The administration of an estate can be a overwhelming task, especially at such a difficult time in your life. Certain firms and organizations can prove to be very helpful.

Pension and Benefit Assistance

Although we provide no charge assistance when filing for most pensions and benefits in Canada to which an estate or survivors may be entitled, certain agencies have specialized knowledge of guidelines and regulations pertaining to pensions and benefits provided through other countries. 

Patronato ACLI

Patronato ACLI offers free assistance with any application for Canadian, Italian and international pension benefits from such countries as Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Netherlands, Swetzerland, UK, USA and Venezuela.  Their office in Welland is just one of their many offices located worldwide.  Services are provided in English, Italian and French.  They can be reached at 905-735-7729 or 1-866-269-5458 or mail@patronatoaclicanada.org.  Their office is located at 620 Clare Ave., Welland, L3C 3C1 

Canada Pension Plan

This government office provides general information on Income Security Programs of the Canada Pension Plan including claim forms that may be down-loaded from their site.  They can be reached at 1-800-277-9914 (english) or 1-800-277-9915 (french) or through their website: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/isp