When someone dies, we often hear people referring to “getting probate”. An application for a grant of probate refers to the process of formally proving a deceased person’s will is valid. Once granted, an executor is formally authorized to act on behalf of a deceased person’s estate, including distributing the net assets to beneficiaries. Then […]
Read More...Alberta legislation requires an executor, also called a personal representative, to manage online accounts and to identify and manage digital assets. When creating an estate plan, care should be given to creating a list of all online accounts (like eBay or PayPal) and virtual property (communications like Gmail or MSN; media like iTunes, Netflix, or […]
Read More...There seem to be two common types of do-it-yourself wills out there and both require the maker, or testator, to sign the document. The first is created using a will kit and contains a template. This one requires two witnesses to sign the will, in the testator’s presence, after the testator has signed it. The […]
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