Affidavit form for intestate situations

If you are a family member of the deceased who died intestate (no will), you can complete an affidavit form to be recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as the person willing to manage the tax matters of the deceased.

Select the Affidavit form in accordance with the deceased’s province or territory of residence.

• Alberta - RC550
• British Columbia - RC549
• Manitoba - RC553
• New Brunswick - RC551
• Newfoundland and Labrador - RC558
• Northwest Territories - RC560
• Nova Scotia - RC557
• Nunavut - RC561
• Ontario - RC552
• Prince Edward Island - RC556
• Saskatchewan - RC555
• Yukon - RC559

Follow the instructions attached to the Affidavit form and mail the completed form with the requested documents to the deceased’s tax centre.

You can also find the forms on the Forms listed by number web page.

Forms and publications

• Information Sheet RC4111, Canada Revenue Agency - What to Do Following a Death
• Guide T4011, Preparing Returns for Deceased Persons
• T4013, T3 Trust Guide
• T3 Trust Income Tax and Information Return