Glossary Terms

A document that sets out how an individual who has passed away wanted their property and assets distributed after death. In most cases, the deceased person names an Executor in their will. Wills must be [...]

A type of heir (spouse, child, grandchild, parent, sibling or grandparent) of a Deceased Claimant who submits a Claim on their behalf.    ← Back to my page

Documents issued by the province or territory that show the name and birth date of the child and details about the adoptive parents.  ← Back to my page

For First Nations Persons living on reserve who are unable to manage their finances, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) appoints an Administrator for Property. This is usually a family member who is authorized by ISC to [...]

A document issued by the provincial/territorial government that provides the deceased person’s full name, the date and place of their death, and other details. ← Back to my page

In 2019, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) ordered Canada to pay compensation to Eligible Removed Children and to the Caregiving Parents and Caregiving Grandparents of Eligible Removed Children who were placed off reserve, with non-family [...]

Certificate issued by municipalities providing the deceased person’s full name and date of death, along with information about where they were laid to rest. ← Back to my page

A court order issued when an individual lacks the capacity to manage or make reasonable decisions about their legal and financial affairs. It appoints another person to act on their behalf. An Appointment Order may [...]

A person who is legally appointed by way of a Grant of Authority (such as a will), to represent the estate of a Deceased Claimant. ← Back to my page

A legal document issued by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)/Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) (and before 2017 by INAC - Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada). It appoints someone to act as the Estate Administrator [...]