Adult Trusteeship and Guardianship Act

The Alberta Adult Trusteeship and Guardianship Act (AGTA) provides a variety of options that range from having someone provide a bit of help, to having someone take over decision making...
Last Update: 2019
Being a Personal Representative

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...
Last Update: 2020
Being an Agent

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

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

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
General Powers of Attorney

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

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...
Last Update: 2019
Life Leases

A life lease agreement occurs when a person buys the exclusive right to occupy a unit in a particular development for life, a fixed term or until the person can...
Last Update: 2019
Making a Personal Directive

A Personal Directive is a written, signed, dated and witnessed document that appoints someone else to look after your personal matters (non-financial only) .
Last Update: 2019
Making a Personal Directive – Checklist

Things to consider when making a Personal Directive.
Last Update: 2020