Estate & Probate Support
The property is handled. Your liability is reduced.
Regular property checks, inventory documentation, contractor coordination, and family access scheduling — we reduce the burden on executors managing an estate from a distance.
Who This Is For
Managing an estate property is one of
the most demanding responsibilities
an executor faces.
You're navigating legal timelines, family expectations, and property decisions — often from a distance, often while managing a demanding professional or personal life. NewVita provides regular property checks, complete documentation, and on-the-ground coordination so the property is in order at every stage of the process.
Alberta probate typically takes 6 to 18 months through the Court of King's Bench. During administration, the property requires continuous insurance compliance — and as personal representative, you carry fiduciary liability for its condition. An independent monitoring record creates the defensible documentation that protects you if questions arise later.
- Estate and probate executors managing property remotely
- Family members coordinating an estate property
- Lawyers and trustees requiring regular condition documentation
- Properties pending sale or distribution
Executor personal liability in Alberta
Generally, under Alberta's Estate Administration Act, personal representatives are required to preserve and safeguard estate assets. If a property deteriorates during probate — burst pipe, break-in, structural damage — beneficiaries may, in some cases, petition the court to hold you personally liable. An independent visit record is the primary documentation courts look for when evaluating executor conduct. This is general information, not legal advice — confirm your specific obligations with your lawyer.
Estate & Probate Support
Executor Property Summary
Property Condition
All systems operational. No damage observed.
Inventory Documentation
42 items catalogued with photos — Apr 10
Family Access Visit
Coordinated Apr 12 — 2 hrs, 3 attendees
Contractor Scheduled
Estate cleanout — Apr 22, 9:00 AM
What's Included
Complete support at every stage of the estate process.
Property Oversight
- Regular executor property checks
- Exterior and interior condition documentation
- Security and entry verification
- Utility status confirmation
- Seasonal risk monitoring
Inventory & Documentation
- Photo inventory of contents and condition
- Before/after documentation
- Insurance-ready condition reports
- Visit history logs for legal reference
- Timestamped photo evidence
Access & Coordination
- Family member access scheduling
- Contractor and cleaner coordination
- Donation pickup and estate cleanout support
- Insurance adjuster and appraiser attendance
- Lawyer and trustee reporting on request
The Process
The property is handled from day one.
Tell us about the estate
Share the property address, legal status, and what documentation or coordination is needed.
We document the starting point
Before ongoing visits begin, we complete a baseline inspection — access confirmed, estate condition documented, and the independent record established from day one.
We attend, document, and coordinate
Regular visits, photo records, inventory documentation, and access coordination — all handled and reported.
You receive a complete record
Every visit, every finding, every coordination — documented and ready for legal or family review.
Common Questions
Questions executors ask most.
Am I personally liable if the estate property deteriorates during probate?+
Generally, under Alberta's Estate Administration Act, your duty as personal representative includes preserving and safeguarding estate assets. If the property is left unmonitored and damage occurs — a burst pipe, break-in, structural deterioration — beneficiaries may, in some cases, petition the court to hold you personally liable for the resulting loss. Courts reviewing executor conduct look for a consistent, dated record demonstrating active property management throughout probate. This is general information, not legal advice — confirm your specific obligations with your lawyer.
How do I maintain insurance coverage on a vacant estate property in Alberta?+
Most Alberta vacant property policies require documented visits on a fixed schedule — weekly or biweekly is most common, with some requiring every 48 to 72 hours. Each visit must confirm heating is operational, there is no visible water damage or leak, and all entry points are secure. Undocumented visits effectively did not happen from an insurer's perspective. NewVita's reports are structured to meet these requirements.
Can NewVita's reports be used as evidence in estate disputes?+
Yes. Reports include timestamped photos, structured condition notes, a complete visitor log, and a continuous property history. Courts reviewing executor conduct look for exactly this type of record — a consistent, dated account of active property management rather than a summary produced at the end of probate.
How long does Alberta probate typically take?+
Alberta probate typically takes 6 to 18 months through the Court of King's Bench, though complex estates with disputes or unusual assets can extend longer. During this entire period, the property requires active maintenance and insurance compliance. The monitoring record NewVita creates runs for the duration of the estate — from baseline documentation through to the final property transfer.
What happens if an emergency occurs at the property during probate?+
NewVita contacts you immediately with photo documentation of what was found. For active emergencies — leaks, forced entry, heating failure — we can coordinate emergency response contractors on your instruction. Nothing is acted on without your direction. The incident is fully documented from first notification through resolution.
Related Services
Commonly paired with estate support
Vacant Property Monitoring
Ongoing condition oversight while the estate property awaits sale or distribution.
Learn moreOwner Representation
Independent advocacy and contractor verification — we work only for the estate and its beneficiaries.
Learn moreInsurance Compliance Monitoring
Compliance documentation for estate properties — structured around your insurer's required visit intervals.
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