Read this set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to learn what you need to know before preparing a Personal Directive in Alberta under the provincial Personal Directives Act. A Personal Directive is sometimes referred to as an advance directive or a living will. The FAQs include topics such as:

• appointing an agent to make decisions on your behalf if you should become physically or mentally disabled,
  
• what level of authority you should give your agent,
  
• information your agent will need to have access to,
  
• what remuneration your agent may receive,
  
• safeguards to review your agent's actions,
  
• types of instructions that can be included,
  
• implementation and revocation of a Personal Directive.

This is a Canadian estate planning document in PDF format.