What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Alberta? | Intestacy Rules Explained

What happens to your home, savings, and family if you die without a Will in Alberta? Lawyer Chad Graham walks through the intestacy rules under the Wills and Succession Act — who inherits, how the preferential share works for blended families, and why the government's default plan almost never matches what families actually want. In this video, you'll learn: How Alberta's intestacy rules distribute your estate What your spouse or adult interdependent partner actually receives The $150,000 preferential share and how it works in blended families What happens when there is no spouse or children Why the court — not your family — chooses the administrator How minor children's guardianship is handled without a Will This video is part of our Estate Planning in Alberta series — watch the full playlist here:    • Estate Planning in Alberta | Chad Graham Law   Start your estate plan from home: https://chadgrahamlaw.com/online-will... Book a consultation: https://chadgrahamlaw.com/contact/ About Chad Graham Law: Chad Graham Law is a boutique estate planning and corporate law practice serving families and small businesses across South Edmonton, Beaumont, Leduc, and surrounding communities. Every estate plan is prepared by a lawyer, not a template. Website: https://chadgrahamlaw.com Office: 2–2207 90B Street SW, Edmonton, Alberta DISCLAIMER: This video provides general information about estate planning and probate in Alberta. It is not legal advice and does not create a solicitor-client relationship. For advice specific to your situation, please consult a lawyer. #AlbertaEstratePlanning #WillsAlberta #Intestacy #EdmontonLawyer #EstatePlanningLawyer #ChadGrahamLaw #WillsAndSuccessionAct #ProbateAlberta #EdmontonEstratePlanning #BeaumontLawyer