Wills

A Will is a legal document that explains how you want your property to be distributed after your death.

The resources on this page were hand-picked by the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta's team of librarians as a good place to start.
For a further resources on this topic and related documents, see the following keyword: Wills and estates

Suggested Resources

Being an Executor (Alberta)

This booklet produced by the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta explains what is involved in being an Executor. It is divided into two sections:  a question and answer section that looks at issues to consider before you accept the job as well as common questions and examples; and a checklist section that helps guide you when the testator—the person who made the Will—dies. This booklet gives general information only, not legal advice. It is not a do-it-yourself guide. This 20 page PDF is available for free download. Related keywords: Wills and estates (74)

Making a Will (Alberta)

This booklet produced by the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta is for people who are wondering if they should write a Will. It explains what is involved in making a Will. The purpose of writing a Will is to pass on your belongings to your loved ones according to your wishes and with as few problems as possible. If you die without a Will, it’s often more costly, complicated, and time-consuming to settle your estate, and this booklet describes some common examples. This 24 page PDF is available for free download. Related keywords: Wills and estates (74)

Wills and Estates FAQs (Alberta)

This online resource is from the Canadian Legal FAQs, a website of the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta. These FAQs include information about: Making a Will - Being an Executor; Making a Power of Attorney - Being an Attorney; and Making a Personal Directive - Being an Agent. Related keywords: Wills and estates (74)

Wills, Personal Directives, and Enduring Power of Attorney (Alberta)

Produced by Student Legal Services of Edmonton. Topics include: Important Terms; What Is A Will? Formal Wills; Holograph Wills; Soldier’s Or Mariner’s Wills; Pre-Printed Wills; Mutual And Joint Wills; Application For Adequate Provisions; The Matrimonial Home; Altering A Will; Revoking A Will; General Issues; Dying Without A Will; Personal Directives (Living Wills); Enduring Power Of Attorney. Related keywords: Wills and estates (74)