Estate Administration /Executor’s Aid Services

Being named an executor is an important responsibility, but it can also feel overwhelming.

There are countless tasks, legal steps, and notifications to complete—often while you are still grieving. That’s why Executor’s Aid Services are included with every funeral package at Pine Box Funerals.

Many funeral homes charge $250–$1000 for similar services. At Pine Box, we believe you shouldn’t have to pay extra for guidance and peace of mind—so we provide it to every family we serve.

Even more importantly: we fill out all the applications for you. Instead of facing stacks of paperwork and complicated systems, you can trust that these important tasks will be handled with care, efficiently and on time.

What Executor’s Aid Offers You

1. Estate Fraud Protection

Daily electronic notifications are sent to key organizations—including Equifax and TransUnion—confirming that a death has occurred. This helps prevent deceased identity fraud or theft, safeguarding your loved one’s estate.

2. Aftercare Documents

You will receive a package of ready-to-use forms and letters to help start the estate administration process. We complete all applications on your behalf, including:

  • CPP Death and Survivor’s Benefits

  • Cancellation of OAS and CPP payments

  • CRA re-calculation of benefit entitlement forms

  • Personalized letters for credit card, insurance, and pension companies

3. Secure Client Website

You’ll have access to the Executor’s Aide website, which provides:

  • Clear information on executor responsibilities

  • Customized forms and template letters

  • Helpful articles and links to trusted resources

4. Personalized Executor’s Aide Workbook

For those who prefer paper, you can also receive a printed Executor’s Aide Workbook, personalized with your information. It includes the same forms, checklists, and letters found online, all in one organized package.

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Supporting You Every Step of the Way

Executor’s Aid is part of every service package at Pine Box Funerals—never an added fee. While many funeral providers charge hundreds of dollars for similar support, we believe easing this burden is simply part of our role in caring for families.

With our help, you can move through your executor duties with confidence, knowing that both the practical details and your peace of mind are being looked after

We provide you with the legal process and documents to get you started when acting in the position of Personal Representative (often called executor). Death paperwork. The last thing you feel like completing when a loved one has passed, is paperwork. It can feel daunting. In Alberta, the Personal Representative named in a will is the decision maker. If there is no will, the order for authority can be found here (Funeral Services Act, Regulations - Section 36).

Documents Pine Box Funerals provides:

  • Vital Statistics Registration

  • Burial Permit

  • Funeral Director Statements of Death (death certificates)

  • Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan (Service Canada) notification

  • Canadian Pension Plan Death Benefit Application

  • Canadian Revenue Agency: What to do When Death Occurs

Death benefits, compensation and pensions

​A variety of benefits, compensations and pensions may be available after death occurs.

  • AISH Application/Invoice for Funeral Expense

  • AISH Request for Estimate

  • Canada Pension Plan

  • Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit

  • Canada Revenue Agency

  • CPP Survivor Benefits

  • Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Benefits

  • International Benefits

  • Last Post Fund

  • Life Insurance Policies

  • Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance Policies

  • National Defence Death and Disability Pension

  • Special Needs Assistance for Seniors Program

  • Veteran's Affairs Disability Pension

  • Victims of Crime Financial Benefits Program

  • Workers' Compensation Board

Subscriptions

Remember to cancel subscriptions and services. You may need the deceased’s ID, death certificate and/or credit card. You may be able to cancel services by logging into online accounts. 

Helpful links

Government of Canada: Estate planning, wills and dealing with death

Centre for Public Legal Education in Alberta: Planning for the future

Canada Revenue Agency: What to Do Following a Death

Government of Canada: Payments made after death

How to apply for the CPP Death Benefit + Canadian Pension Plan Death Benefit Application

How to apply for the Canada Pension Plan Survivor's Pension and Children’s Benefits + Application for CPP Survivor's pension and Child(ren's) Benefits

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