Wills, probate, administrator, social security benefits, veterans
benefits, insurance benefits, joint property, estate taxes and other issues may
appear overwhelming after the death of a loved one. Sorting and settling all
the details may be confusing because many of the terms are unfamiliar. Please
feel free to print this document. This guide is not intended to be a substitute
for specific individual tax, legal, or estate settlement advice, as certain of
the described considerations will not be the same for every estate.
Accordingly, where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, consultation
with a competent professional is strongly recommended. Most of all keep in mind
that while it is important to take care of all of these activities, it's more
important to move slowly at a pace that is comfortable for you during your
grieving process.
The Canada Revenue Agency has created a website entitled "What to do when someone has died" to help with estate settlement. You may visit this site at www.cra-arc.gc.ca/deceased