Financial Assistance for Low Income Seniors

Funeral expenses are only considered for a deceased spouse/partner and no other family member. The surviving spouse/partner must be over 65 at the time of the spouse/partner's death and the application must be made within 12 months of the date of death. A bill/invoice or receipt must be provided. A maximum of $1,200 will be funded.  (This is over and above any CPP benefits that might have accrued)

http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/financial_assistance/special_needs/

FIREARMS LEFT IN AN ESTATE

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have created a brochure titled "FIREARMS LEFT IN AN ESTATE" which is available if there are families that are unsure how to handle firearms which are left after a death.  The brochure outlines the responsibilities for executor and heir in this situation.

Contact  inquiry@afsa.ca or 800.731.4000 or www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca for a brochure or more information