Why Every Canadian Should Have an Up-to-Date Will in Place
I recently read an article in the National Post citing a 2018 Angus Reid survey which found that only 35% of Canadians... Read More
9 Reasons Getting a Will is EASY
People often put off getting a Will for various reasons. While we believe that anyone who’s at least 18 years of age,... Read More
Capacity: What is it, and Who Decides Whether You Lack It?
The thought of losing capacity can be terrifying, however, it’s something that must be accounted for when creating an effective Estate plan.... Read More
Stigmatized Property in Alberta: Buying or Selling a Home with a History
After reading the title of this blog post, you might be wondering what on earth a “stigmatized property” is. A stigmatized property... Read More
Independent/Dependent Contractors, Employees: What’s the Difference?
Independent Contractor Although independent contractors often enter into a contract for services, this is not an employment contract and does not create... Read More
Alberta Estate Beneficiaries: Who Do I Put in My Will?
Creating an Estate plan and instructing your Wills & Estates lawyer to prepare your Will requires you to make a number of... Read More
Types of Wills in Alberta
You may have heard of a “living Will”, “Last Will & Testament”, or simply a “Will”. Are there differences between these documents?... Read More
10 Reasons to Choose West Legal as your Calgary Probate Lawyer
Serving as an Estate’s Executor, or Personal Representative, isn’t always an easy task. In order to avoid the stress, inconvenience, and hassle... Read More
10 Most Common Mistakes Executors Make
Acting as an Estate Executor, or Personal Representative, is a challenging role that comes with significant responsibility. It’s also an important task.... Read More
Alberta Estate Administration: Who’s Involved?
As an Estate Executor (Personal Representative) in Alberta, you might sometimes feel as though you’re being pulled in dozens of different directions.... Read More