Codicil or New Will?
If you’re considering changes, fixes, or updates to your existing Will, you may have encountered the term ‘Codicil’. In Alberta, a Codicil... Read More
How Long Does Probate Take in Alberta?
Many people have heard of probate but aren’t quite sure what it entails. The term ‘probate’ is often used in broad reference... Read More
Alberta Wills & Estates Laws Explained
It goes without saying that laws can be wordy and complicated at times, even for lawyers! For example, Canada’s Income Tax Act... Read More
Out of Province Probate
If a loved one passes away in a different province, can the Estate be ‘probated’ in Alberta? The short answer is that... Read More
Personal Directives (Living Wills)
While you may have heard the terms ‘Personal Directive’ and ‘Living Will’ used before, you might not be entirely sure what they... Read More
Can my Lawyer Act as my Executor?
There are several important considerations that go into naming an Executor in your Will. While a potential Executor’s occupation isn’t one of... Read More
Who Acts as Executor when Someone Dies Leaving a Will?
When someone dies leaving a Will, who is entitled to act as their Executor? It may seem like an elementary question at... Read More
Choosing the Right Executor: 6 Factors
Who should I appoint as the Executor (known in Alberta as a Personal Representative) of my Estate? It’s one of the fundamental... Read More
Estate Planning for Personal Property
Personal belongings are an important consideration in a well thought out Estate plan. We tend to think about the ‘big assets’ first... Read More
NC 8 Form: Affidavit of Witness to a Will
An entire article about a specific type of affidavit might seem like overkill, however, the “Affidavit of Witness to a Will”, or... Read More