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Please don’t!! Handwritten changes to a Will may make it invalid in Alberta if the changes are not made using the same legal requirements used in making the Will. Additionally, this may lead to an increase in challenges to your Will when you pass away, costing your estate to pay higher legal fees. If you require changes to your Will, it is best to make a new Will including these changes, this guarantees your wishes are set out accurately and prevents any challenges down the r

If so, you are probably thinking about these 4 things: parenting your children, child support, family property, and cash flow. In my mind, it’s important to add a 5th item to the list: estate planning. Knowing how your children will be cared for and how the law treats the estates of newly separated or divorced parents is a key part of planning and is particularly important if you have young children now. Think about what expectations you have for your children (and of the oth

It’s important to think about the variety of options available to you. Most people are now aware that their matter does not have to go to court to be decided. Mediation is an excellent option for those wanting facilitated communication while they negotiate. For those who want guidance around options for settlement and legal information and advice as they negotiate, the Collaborative Process is a great option. The Collaborative Process is grounded in transparency, cooperation,

Dower rights give a non-owning spouse the right to live in the house following the owner’s death. Alberta law requires any landowner who...

Depending on the circumstances, a strongly aggressive approach in family matters can bring results - though you will not control the...

The executor, or personal representative, is responsible to ensure that all firearms are stored legally or are properly disposed of...