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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 is selling land in his or her own name to swear an affidavit setting out that: (a) he or she is not married; (b) an ex-spouse has released his or her dower rights in the land; or (c) neither he or she, nor his or her spouse, ever lived in the property for sale. Even in cases where spouses have properly executed a separation agreement that waives these rights, it will be necessary for the non-owning spouse to execute the forms required by the Land Titles Office, if they have not yet divorced. These dower rights terminate once the spouses are divorced.

Depending on the circumstances, a strongly aggressive approach in family matters can bring results - though you will not control the nature of those results - and there is a huge cost to families. Sometimes a perceived need to win or to see justice be done can overcome the ability to appreciate the long term effects of a court battle and the devastating impact on the other people closely involved in your divorce - your children. Consult with a divorce coach to help you identify what is truly important to you and for your family. Learn about the available process options, like the collaborative process and mediation. Choose a process and consult with lawyers using that approach to find the best fit. Move through the process with dignity and with respect for your family - you and your ex-spouse are parents for the long haul. At GOOD LAW, we're happy to help you sort through the options available to you so that you can make the right choice for you and your family.

The executor, or personal representative, is responsible to ensure that all firearms are stored legally or are properly disposed of reasonably quickly. If the firearms are unwanted, the executor may sell them to a licenced purchaser, lawfully deactivate the firearms, or surrender them to a police or firearms officer, after making arrangements to do so. If the firearms are given to a beneficiary or anyone else, the new owner must have a licence and the applicable certificates. It is also the personal representative’s responsibility to determine if the deceased person held a firearms licence and/or registration certificates. If you are unsure if the deceased had a licence, or if you want more information, contact the Canadian Firearms Program at 1-800-731-4000 or go to https://firearms-armes-a-feu.rcmp-grc.ca/en/ .

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