Selling a home due to terminal illness is a major decision that often involves emotional, legal, and financial considerations. In Alberta, including Calgary, there are specialized resources that can help guide individuals and families through this process with compassion and practical support:

    HOUSING & FINANCIAL SUPPORT RESOURCES

    Alberta Health Services (AHS) – Palliative & End-of-Life Care
    Website: AHS Palliative Care
    Services: Care coordination may include referrals to social works who help with housing decisions, finances and legal planning.
    Support Includes: Help navigating selling a home, downsizing or moving into supported care.

    Hospice Calgary
    Website: https://www.hospicecalgary.ca/
    Services: Offers family-centered support for people facing terminal illness, including counselling and practically planning help.

    Sage Seniors Association (Province-Wide Support)
    Website: https://www.mysage.ca/
    Services: Seniors housing transitions, financial planning and end-of-life resource navigation.

    LEGAL & REAL ESTATE RESOURCES

    Calgary Legal Guidance (Wills & Estate Services)
    Website: https://clg.ab.ca/index.php/programs/elder-law/
    Services: Free legal advice for seniors about selling property, estate planning and power of attorney for low-income individuals.

    Legal Aid Alberta – Wills & Estate Planning
    Website: https://www.legalaid.ab.ca/
    Services: May assist with estate-related legal issues for eligible individuals or possibly with adult guardian or trusteeship application if you are possible in need of one.

    Realtors Specializing in Transitional or Compassionate Sales
    Look for Certified Seniors Real Estate Specialists (SRES) or agents with experience in working with terminally ill clients.

    EMOTIONAL AND PLANNING SUPPORT

    Canadian Virtual Hospice
    Website: https://www.virtualhospice.ca/en_US/Main+Site+Navigation/Home.aspx
    Services: Articles, planning tools and forums about financial/legal decisions at end of life, including home sale considerations.

    Alberta Seniors and Housing
    Website: https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-community-and-social-services
    Services: Help with transitions into supportive living and guidance on asset management (including home sale due to illness)