Alberta Death Benefits: Every Provincial and Federal Benefit to Claim After a Death
A complete guide to Alberta death benefits — provincial funeral assistance, AISH, survivor pensions, CPP, OAS, and the deadlines that cut off your right to claim.
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Alberta Estate Administration Act: What Executors Need to Know
The Alberta Estate Administration Act sets the rules for how executors must administer estates, including notice requirements and fiduciary duties.
Alberta Estate Settlement Guide vs Hiring an Estate Lawyer: Which Do You Actually Need?
Compare using a structured estate settlement guide vs hiring an Alberta estate lawyer. Honest breakdown of cost, coverage, and when each option makes sense.
Alberta Surrogate Court Forms: The Complete GA Form Guide for Executors
Alberta replaced NC forms with GA forms in 2022. Learn the exact filing sequence for GA1 through GA5, the SDS portal, and NGA forms for estates without probate.
Alternatives to Hiring a Probate Lawyer in Alberta
Compare every alternative to hiring an Alberta probate lawyer — self-rep guides, free government pages, paralegals, bank help, and more. Honest pros and cons.
Best Estate Settlement Help for Surviving Spouses on Fixed Income in Alberta
Estate settlement guide for Alberta surviving spouses on fixed income. Covers frozen accounts, CPP Survivor's Pension, joint assets, and the Funeral Benefit.
Best Estate Settlement Resource for Out-of-Province Executors in Alberta
If you're settling an Alberta estate from another province, here's what you need: mail-in death certs, paper GA filings, and remote bank negotiation.
CPP Death Benefit Application: Who Is Eligible and How to Apply
The CPP death benefit pays up to $5,000 but most families miss the top-up eligibility rules. Here's who qualifies, how to apply, and the 12-month deadline.
CRA Clearance Certificate: What Executors Must Know Before Distributing an Estate
Get the CRA clearance certificate before paying out beneficiaries or you inherit the deceased's tax debts personally. Here's exactly how the TX19 process works.
Digital Assets After Death: How to Find, Access, and Close Online Accounts
A practical guide to handling digital assets after death, including social media, email, crypto, subscriptions, and platform-specific policies for executors.
Dying Without a Will in Alberta: What Happens Under Intestate Succession
When someone dies without a will in Alberta, the Wills and Succession Act determines who inherits. Here's who gets what, who administers the estate, and what changes.
Estate Inventory Checklist: What to Collect When Settling an Estate in Alberta
A complete estate inventory checklist for Alberta executors, covering what assets and debts to document for the GA2 form and probate fee calculation.
Executor Checklist Alberta: Duties and Responsibilities Step by Step
Complete executor checklist for Alberta, covering your legal duties, responsibilities, and the chronological steps from the first 48 hours through final distribution.
Executor Compensation Alberta: How Much Can You Charge?
Learn how executor compensation works in Alberta, including common fee ranges, court guidelines, and how to claim payment from the estate.
Grant of Administration Alberta: How to Apply When There Is No Will
How to get a Grant of Administration in Alberta when someone dies without a will. Application process, costs, priority rules, and timelines.
Grant of Probate Alberta: How to Apply and What It Costs
Step-by-step guide to applying for a Grant of Probate or Grant of Administration in Alberta, including the GA form sequence, fees, and processing times.
How to Settle an Estate in Alberta Without a Lawyer
Step-by-step guide to settling an Alberta estate yourself. GA form sequence, $525 max probate fee, banking indemnities, and when you do need a lawyer.
Probate Fees Alberta: The Complete Cost Breakdown for Executors
Alberta probate fees are capped at $525 plus a $300 filing fee. See the full tiered schedule, compare to other provinces, and learn when probate is required.
Terminal Tax Return Canada: Filing the Final T1 After Someone Dies
How to file a terminal tax return in Canada, including deemed disposition rules, filing deadlines, spousal rollovers, and the TX19 clearance certificate.
Wills and Succession Act Alberta: What Happens When There Is No Will
The Wills and Succession Act Alberta governs intestacy, dependant relief, and estate distribution. Learn what happens when someone dies without a will in Alberta.