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A will and estate plan for Alberta.

Built to Alberta's rules, in plain words. Prices in Canadian dollars. Start free.

Reviewed by a licensed lawyer on October 29, 2026.

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Your Alberta documents

  • Will

    Says who gets what, who is in charge, and who would raise young children.

  • Enduring power of attorney

    Names who handles your money if you can't.

  • Personal directive

    Names who speaks for you about care, and what care you want.

  • Family trust

    Holds your things and passes them on, often without court.

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How signing works in Alberta

Signing your will

  1. Gather two adult witnesses. They should not be people named in your will.
  2. Sign your will while both witnesses watch.
  3. Each witness signs while you watch.
  4. Keep the original somewhere safe.

Alberta does not allow electronic wills. You print your will and sign it in ink.

How to sign your personal directive
  1. Find one adult witness. Your witness should not be your health care provider or someone named in your directive.
  2. Sign your personal directive while the witness watches.
  3. The witness signs while you watch.
  4. Keep the original somewhere safe. Share a copy with your doctor.
How to sign your enduring power of attorney
  1. Find one adult witness. Your witness should not be the person you name to act for you.
  2. Sign your power of attorney while the witness watches.
  3. The witness signs while you watch.
  4. Keep the original somewhere safe.
How to sign your family trust
  1. Find one adult witness.
  2. Sign your trust while the witness watches.
  3. The witness signs while you watch.
  4. Keep the original somewhere safe.

We give you a printed signing checklist for each document.

Taxes and court fees in Alberta

Probate fees in Alberta are about $525 on a $1 million estate, as of 2026. Confirm with your lawyer or accountant. Source

What it costs

  • Essential: $199 CAD setup, then $49 CAD a year.
  • Complete: $499 CAD setup, then $99 CAD a year.
  • Concierge: $1,495 CAD setup, then $249 CAD a year.

One setup fee. Your first year is included. 30-day money-back guarantee on estate setup fees.

A lawyer can review your plan for a flat fee. The lawyer gives the advice.

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Questions?

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Succession Plan is not a law firm. We do not give legal advice or tax advice. For advice, talk with your own lawyer or accountant.