What to do next
From: Employment and Social Development Canada
Besides notifying the federal government of a death, there are a few other things that you may need to do.
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Settling an estate
Estate law, including wills, powers of attorney and probate fees, falls under provincial and territorial jurisdiction.
Get information about:
- Your role as executor of the estate
- A list of estate law resources
Notify credit reporting agencies
Contact the 2 credit reporting agencies in Canada to notify them of the death:
This will help to avoid any fraudulent credit checks in the name of the deceased person.
Find other resources from your province or territory
More information about what to do and what support is available in your province or territory.
Find other resources from your province or territory
Find more benefits and services
Use the Benefits Finder tool to learn more about other federal, provincial and territorial programs, benefits, and services that you may be eligible for.
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