Grant of Probate
Most estates must be probated. This is a process where the provincial or territorial court reviews the person’s will, along with a list of their property, assets, and debts. A provincial or territorial court order [...]
Ultimate Claims Deadline
The final date for Claims to be submitted for the Class, including the Claims Period Deadline and any extensions. Each Class has a unique Ultimate Claims Deadline. For example, the Ultimate Claims Deadline for the Removed Child [...]
Statement of death
Document that can be obtained from the funeral home that managed the deceased person’s funeral or burial/cremation. It includes the signature and seal of the funeral director and provides the deceased person’s full name and date [...]
Long-form birth certificate
A certificate issued by Vital Statistics offices in the province or territory where the individual was born. In addition to the child’s birth information, long-form birth certificates include the names of the parents and other [...]
Marriage certificate
A certificate issued by the province or territory that shows the names of the married couple and where the wedding took place. ← Back to my page
Protection Mandate
Similar to an enduring Power of Attorney, a Protection Mandate is a legal document that allows a person to appoint someone else to make decisions on their behalf should they become incapable of doing so. A [...]
Power of Attorney
A legal document that grants someone (typically called the “attorney”) the authority to make financial and legal decisions on behalf of another person (the “principal”). The principal must be mentally capable at the time they sign [...]
severe degenerative life-threatening condition
A severe degenerative life-threatening condition is a progressive illness or disorder causing severe disability and an increased likelihood of premature death. These may include severe forms of cerebral palsy, multiple disabilities following a brain or [...]
terminal condition
A terminal condition is a disease or condition that cannot be cured or adequately treated and is likely to result in death in the near future (six to 12 months or less) with no reasonable [...]
Third-Party Assessor
A Court-appointed, independent reviewer who adjudicates Appeals of the Administrator’s decisions under the Claims Process. The Third-Party Assessor may request further information, consult with the Claimant and Administrator, and issues a written Appeal Decision that [...]
