The answer

Alberta's official guidance states that an enduring power of attorney ends when the donor dies. Estate authority then follows the will, grant, administration, title-transmission, and lawyer-reviewed estate process rather than continuing under the former attorney role.

Calgary-specific context

If death occurs during preparation or a transaction, stop assumptions about instructions, signatures, access, mortgage payout, closing, and proceeds. The property may also need immediate vacancy, heat, insurance, security, contents, and maintenance controls while the legal path is reset.

What to do next

Notify the Alberta lawyer immediately, preserve the property, and rebuild the authority and closing timeline under the estate process before taking another binding step.

Related guides

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Verify before relying

Official sources for this topic

These sources explain the rules and records relevant to this topic. Check the current requirements for your property.

Alberta enduring power of attorneyOfficial Alberta guidance on financial decision authority, activation, capacity, and when an enduring power of attorney ends.Alberta capacity assessmentOfficial Alberta guidance on capacity assessment, qualified assessors, and decision-making pathways.Alberta personal directiveOfficial Alberta guidance distinguishing personal decision authority from financial and property authority.Alberta land titles procedures manualOfficial Land Titles procedure references for powers of attorney, enduring powers of attorney, personal representatives, trustees, and document execution.Alberta change land title ownershipOfficial Alberta forms and process context for changing or removing an owner name on title.Alberta land titlesOfficial land-title system and registered-interest context.Alberta deceased persons' estatesOfficial Alberta guidance on personal representatives, probate, administration, estate assets, debts, and land transfers.Law Society of Alberta lawyer directoryOfficial Alberta directory for checking lawyer status and searching by location, practice area, language, and other criteria.

Check the current information at the linked source. Ask the appropriate professional how it applies to your property.

Important

This is general information, not legal advice. Speak with a qualified lawyer about your specific situation.