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Foreclosure in Alberta

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Foreclosure can be complicated and confusing. This booklet explains how foreclosure works, and your rights when you are involved in a foreclosure.
Last Update: 2020

Gathering Evidence of Abuse

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If you have experienced domestic violence, it is important to document and gather information about your experiences in case you have to make a court application.
Last Update: 2016

General Powers of Attorney

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This booklet is for people who want to know more about the content and uses of General Powers of Attorney.
Last Update: 2020

Getting a Grant of Probate or Administration

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Do you need to probate or administer a deceased persons estate in Alberta? This booklet describes grants or probate and grants of administration and provides a step-by-step guide on applying to the court for a grant.
Last Update: 2019

Grandparents and Grandchildren

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The Alberta Family Law Act does not specifically give or protect grandparents' rights of access but it does provide for options in certain situations.
Last Update: 2019

Guide To Commonly Used Condo Terms

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If you are thinking of buying a condominium, there are some commonly used condominium terms that you should become familiar with.
Last Update: 2018

Guide: Vers la responsabilisations

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Présente le concept de responsabilisation et de transparence, communique de bonnes pratiques en matière de responsabilisation et de transparence.
Last Update: 2011

Helping Clients With Legal Issues

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This guide was developed for frontline service providers in Alberta.
This resource is under review.
Last Update: 2016

Hoarding and Tenancy

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Dealing with hoarding in a tenancy situation involves a balancing act between a landlord's rights and tenant's rights under the law.
Last Update: 2019

How old do I have to be in Alberta

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This poster contains answers to some common "how old do I have to be" questions that young people have. This resource is great for teachers and youth workers.
Last Update: 2019
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