Alberta Probate Guide vs Hiring a Probate Lawyer: Which Do You Actually Need?
Compare handling Alberta probate yourself with a guide versus hiring an estate lawyer. Cost breakdown, time comparison, and when each option makes sense.
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Death Certificate Alberta: How to Order, What It Costs, and How Many You Need
How to order a death certificate in Alberta through Vital Statistics, what it costs, and why executors need multiple originals for probate and land titles.
Enduring Power of Attorney Alberta: Requirements, Limits, and What Happens at Death
How to create an enduring power of attorney in Alberta, the strict witness rules, and why all powers of attorney automatically end when the donor dies.
Estate Planning Alberta: What Executors and Families Actually Need
Estate planning in Alberta involves wills, powers of attorney, and personal directives — plus an up-to-date probate strategy. Here's what each document does and how they connect.
How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Alberta?
Alberta executor compensation guidelines explained: the 3-5% rule, reimbursable expenses, how to request fees, and what to do if beneficiaries dispute your claim.
Intestate Alberta: What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will
Alberta intestacy rules explained: who inherits under the Wills and Succession Act, the preferential share for blended families, and how to apply for administration.
OPGT Alberta: When the Public Guardian and Trustee Gets Involved in an Estate
Learn when Alberta's Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee must be notified during probate, the $75,000 threshold, and what OPGT involvement means for executors.
Personal Directive Alberta: What It Is, How to Make One, and When It Activates
A personal directive in Alberta lets you appoint someone to make healthcare decisions if you lose capacity. Here's exactly how it works and what makes it valid.
Surrogate Rules Alberta: How the Court of King's Bench Probate Process Works
Alberta's Surrogate Rules govern every probate application. Here's the GA form filing sequence, fees, digital portal access, and common rejection traps.
TX19 Clearance Certificate: What Every Executor Needs Before Distributing an Estate
Learn how to apply for a CRA TX19 clearance certificate, processing times, required documents, and why distributing without one risks personal liability.