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NEXT STEP EXECUTOR SERVICES

ABOUT NEXT STEP

Who We Are

We aim to fill the gaps by providing information, guidance, products and services to Executors in all aspects of estate administration. Whether you want direction as a DIYer or you want someone to handle a portion or all of the administration of the estate for you.

 

Our founder has over 28+ years of experience in estate administration and estate planning and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Certified Executor Advisors.

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We can meet with you in person or virtually.

We also offer mobile options to Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Ardrossan and surrounding areas. 

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 If you seek honest and personable service at affordable rates, we are here to help.

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Disclaimer: Next Step Executor Services is NOT a law firm and DOES NOT provide legal advice.   If you have a complicated matter or question, we have a network of trusted professionals and estate lawyers that we can refer.

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WHY WORK WITH A CERTIFIED EXECUTOR ADVISOR?

Serving as an executor of an estate is a tough job. Executors may need the assistance of upwards of seventeen professions in order to get the job done. Certified Executor Advisors are experts in their own field but also have broad practical knowledge of everything the executor needs to know. As Certified Executor Advisors we are uniquely equipped to guide executors, steering them away from potential problems and towards the professionals and solutions they need all with a view to preserving as much of the estate assets as possible.

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OUR TEAM

If you book an appointment with Next Step Executor Services, Certified Executor Advisors, you will meet with our compassionate founder, Debra Horton, who is the heart of our business. Debra is an experienced paralegal, savvy, and most important of all, friendly and compassionate.  Being a professional executor herself, Debra knows how hard an Executor's job is and how important it is to have the right guidance and team of professionals standing beside you.  She also knows how important it is to protect the legacy that your friend, family or loved one has entrusted in you.  

DEBRA HORTON

CERTIFIED EXECUTOR ADVISOR

Debra is a Paralegal, Certified Legal Coach, Commissioner for Oaths and a member of the Canadian Institute of Certified Executor Advisors and The Legal Coaches Association.

SOME OF THE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS
WE PROVIDE:

Check out our "Our Services" and "Our Products" pages for more details

PROBATE AND GRANT SERVICES

DIY OPTIONS FOR EXECUTORS

COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS SERVICES

EXECUTOR GUIDANCE AND CONSULTATION SERVICES

BENEFICIARY AND WILL LOCATION

ESTATE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

DOCUMENTS AND STANDARD LETTERS FOR DIY EXECUTORS

ESTATE DISTRIBUTION AND WIND DOWN SERVICES

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OUR HOURS

By Appointment Only

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Wednesday evenings: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Saturdays: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

CONTACT US

If you are not an existing customer and have questions about an estate, please book an initial consultation on our website.

Please note that you must make an appointment.

VIA APPOINTMENT ONLY

Phone: (780) 670-0453

Fax: (780) 665-9506

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Disclaimer: Next Step Executor Services is a registered trade name of 1887372 Alberta Ltd.
Next Step Executor Services provides legal information, NOT legal advice and is NOT a law firm.

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