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Wills & Estates
Wills & Estates
1. Will Basics
What is a will?
What happens if you die without a valid will?
What is an estate?
Does property have to be fully paid for to be part of the estate?
What is an executor?
What is a holographic will?
What is a codicil to a will?
What are mirror wills or mutual wills?
Is a video or voice recording of your wishes a valid will?
What is a will kit? Is it okay to use one in Alberta?
If I type out a will and sign it, do I need witnesses to sign also?
What happens to the property and possessions left to a beneficiary if the beneficiary dies before the maker of the will?
Do I need to make a new will when I get married or divorced?
Before I die, can I still sell or mortgage my property or possessions if my will leaves these things to others?
How old do you have to be make a will?
2. Probating a Will
What does probate mean?
How much does it cost to probate a will?
3. Living Wills/Personal Directives
What is a "living will"?
What if I do not make a personal directive?
How do I make personal directives?
4. Powers of Attorney
What is a Power of Attorney?
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?
5. Insurance Policies
Who gets my insurance policy money?
When does my insurance policy money go to my estate?
6. Further Resources
Are there other resources that may be of help to me?
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