Being a Personal Representative – Where can I get more help?
Legislation
For print copies of Acts or Regulations, contact the Queen’s Printer Bookstore:
Edmonton: 780.427.4952
Toll-free in Alberta: dial 310-0000 followed by 780.427.4952
Website: www.qp.alberta.ca
Free electronic copies of Acts and Regulations can be found by searching the alphabetical list at:
http://www.qp.alberta.ca/Laws_Online.cfm
- Wills and Succession Act
- Estate Administration Act
- Adult Guardianship and Trustee Act (AGTA)
- Trustee Act
- Unclaimed Personal Property and Vested Property Act
- Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Regulation
- Surrogate Rules
Provincial Government & Court Resources
Alberta Vital Statistics
Death Information: http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/657.cfm
Edmonton: 780.427.7013
Telephone toll free within Alberta: 310-0000 then dial 780.427.7013
Alberta Courts
Frequently Asked Questions about probate and Surrogate Rules:
Alberta Justice
Saying Farewell: A Guide to Assist you with the Death and Dying Process
Available online:
Alberta Supports Contact Centre
Phone: 1.877.644.9992
Office of the Public Guardian & Trustee
Phone: 1.877.427.4525
Federal Government & Court Resources
Canada Pension Plan – Survivor’s Pension
Phone: 1.800.277.9914
Canada Revenue Agency
Phone: 1.800.959.8281
What to do when someone has died
Legal Services
Law Society of Alberta Lawyer Referral Service
The Lawyer Referral Service will provide you with the names of three lawyers in your area that you can consult. Each lawyer will provide a free half-hour consultation.
Toll free in Alberta: 1.800.661.1095
Calgary: 403.228.1722
Legal Aid Alberta
Legal Aid Alberta can help with select adult guardianship and trusteeship matters, as well as certain income support and government benefit cases. Call to determine eligibility.
Toll-free in Alberta: 1.866.845.3425
Resolution and Court Administration Services
Located throughout Alberta, these Centres can provide general information about family law, bankruptcy, residential tenancy, civil matters including wills and estates, court procedures, and court forms.
Toll free in Alberta: 1-855-738-4747
Calgary Legal Guidance
Elder Law Program helps older adults who have questions about wills, estates, adult guardianship and trusteeship, powers of attorney, and elder abuse. Call to determine eligibility.
Phone: 403.234.9266
Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic (Red Deer)
Offers legal advice on wills to low income individuals. Strict financial guides apply; call to determine eligibility.
Phone: 403.314.9129
Toll-free: 1.877.314.9129
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
Can provide referrals to lawyers or firms who can assist in drafting wills for a reduced cost based on income. Call to determine eligibility.
Phone: 780.702.1725
Grande Prairie Legal Guidance
Offers legal advice on wills to low income individuals. Call to determine eligibility.
Phone: 780.882.0036
Dial-A-Law
Pre-recorded legal information available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Calgary: 403.234.9022
Toll-free: 1.800.332.1091
Resources for Seniors
Older Adult Knowledge Network
A website of the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta
Kerby Centre
Phone: 403.265.0661
Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre
Phone: 403.343.6074
Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE)
Phone: 780.423.5510
Ministry of Seniors – Government of Alberta
Programs and Services for Seniors
Being a Personal Representative
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