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Estate planning documents overview

pdf Download this handy fact sheet (234 KB) (pdf) that gives a quick overview of the following common estate planning documents in Nova Scotia:

  • Power of Attorney (property and finances)
  • Enduring Power of Attorney (property and finances)
  • Personal Directive (Health Care Treatment and Consent)
  • Representative Decision-making for an Adult (Representative, Guardian)
  • Will

 

Wills & Estates Related Links and Resources

After the loss of a loved one
NS government guide to legal & emotional concerns [novascotia.ca]

Canadian Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse information and resources  [cnpea.ca]

Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Mi'kmaw Wills and Estates series [cmmns.com]

Department of Seniors NS
Information about programs and services for NS seniors [novascotia.ca/seniors/]

Elder abuse referrals
NS Elder abuse info & referral [ns.211.ca]

It's In Your Hands
Legal info on life & estate planning [legalinfo.org]

Personal Directives
Make your Nova Scotia personal directive [legalinfo.org]

Public Trustee NS
Estate administration for deceased persons, incompetent persons, children, and missing persons [novascotia.ca/just/pto/]

Seniors Forum
Federal/provincial government forum with info for seniors on legal & other issues [seniors.gc.ca]

Wills app Legal Info NS
Web-based app to help you gather the info you need to have a lawyer do your will [wills.legalinfo.org]

Other
Lawyers & other legal help [legalinfo.org]

 

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