Hi
rheaw said:
Hello,
I am the administrator of my grandfather's will in the states.
There is two cars in his name, as well as a small amount of household items that I would like to ship up here to Canada as the house is being sold.
What do I need? Anyone done a contents shipping before? What about the cars.
Regards,
Rhea
1. You need to get the cars transferred into you name as the executor. (unless they are yours under the will)
2. You need to export the cars from the US. See: http://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/export-docs/motor-vehicle Note the export offices are usually not at the border and they only operate week days.
3. You are going to need recall letters from the manufacturers.
4. You then should read through www.riv.ca on the steps to import them into Canada. Taxes will have to be paid.
5. You will have to import the goods into Canada and will probably have to pay duty and taxes. Search for MEMORANDUM D2-1-5 on the CBSA site.
8. The documentation provided must adequately describe the goods being imported and identify the importer as a beneficiary of the estate. The prime document normally used for this purpose is a copy of the deceased person’s will.
(a) In the case where the donor is deceased, a certified true copy of the death certificate is also required. When there is no will, the following documents may also be used:
(i) documents issued by a probate court; or
(ii) a statement from the executor or executrix or a legal representative who is authorized to divide the estate
9. Before the goods arrive in Canada, the importer should prepare a list, in duplicate, of all of the goods to be imported, giving descriptions and approximate values of each item.
10. If not all of the goods are being imported at the same time, those to arrive later should be listed as “goods to follow” on the importer’s list. Instead of a list, a Form B4A, Personal Effects Accounting Document (list of goods imported), may be used.
