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Becoming A Private Guardian for a Child

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Is there a child you care about for whom you wish to take on permanent parenting responsibilities?
Last Update: 2017

Becoming a Registered Charity

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This workbook provides information on how to become a registered charity and how to maintain your registered charity status under the Income Tax Act.
Last Update: 2010

Before you Buy: Understanding Condo Finances

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Information about condo finances for Albertans interested in buying a condo. Booklet features an overview of what documents to request and what to look for in the reserve fund documents, annual report, operating budget, financial statements, estoppel certificate, and meeting minutes.
Last Update: 2018

Being a Guarantor

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Being a Guarantor is a big responsibility and can have serious consequences. It is important to understand exactly what you are getting yourself into and what the impact of signing the agreement may be.
Last Update: 2020

Being a Personal Representative

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A Personal Representative (previously Executor) is the person named in a Will to carry out the directions contained in that Will. The Personal Representative is responsible for settling the person's affairs after death.
Last Update: 2020

Being an Agent

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This booklet is for people who have been asked to be an Agent under someone's Personal Directive. It explains what is involved in being an Agent.
Last Update: 2019

Being an Attorney Under an Enduring Power of Attorney

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This booklet is for people who have been asked to be an Attorney under someone's Enduring Power of Attorney.
Last Update: 2020

Beneficiaries: Dying Without A Will

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This booklet is for anyone who wants to know more about who inherits the estate of a person who dies without a Will in Alberta.
Last Update: 2019

Buying a New Condo

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Before you buy a new condo in Alberta, you need to do your homework. This is a checklist of the documents you must receive from the developer.
Last Update: 2018

Buying A Resale Condo

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Before you buy a previously owned condo, you need to do your homework. This is a checklist of the documents to request before signing on the dotted line.
Last Update: 2018
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