Why it’s Crucial to Pay Your Property Taxes On-Time
When you purchase a home, your real estate lawyer will likely emphasize the importance of paying your property taxes regularly and on-time. While paying your property taxes on-time seems like common sense advice, the consequences of non-payment are greater than missing a phone bill or electric bill payment. Mortgage lenders generally consider non-payment of property... Read More
10 Reasons Why Young People Need Wills
If you’re youthful and in good health, it may be tough to see why you need a will now. It’s difficult to think about death and make major future decisions when you’re in the prime of your life. Nevertheless, it’s important to have a will drafted now, even if you might think you don’t need... Read More
Writing Your Own Will
Should I write my own Will? Perhaps you wish to save money on lawyer’s costs by writing your own will. You have two options. First, you can use an Alberta will kit, consisting of a fillable form will or you can write and sign your own will. When you write your own will it’s called... Read More
Alberta Probate Process Explained
What is a Grant of Probate in Alberta? A grant of probate is a document signed by a Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, confirming the validity of a deceased’s last Will and affirming the Executor’s authority to distribute the deceased’s assets pursuant to that Will. The grant allows the personal representative... Read More
The Land Titles System in Alberta
Confused about how Land Titles work in Alberta? When you purchase or sell your home, a Transfer of Land is registered at the Alberta Land Titles Office and will show up on the Certificate of Title to the piece of property you bought or sold. If you took out a mortgage to finance your house,... Read More
How Often Should You Update Your Will?
The short answer is that you should update your will every 5 years or when something significant happens in your life such as divorce, marriage, death, birth, financial changes or sudden windfalls. Typically, a person’s circumstances change enough in a 5-year period that their will needs updating. Perhaps you and your partner have a child... Read More
Why do I need a Real Estate Lawyer?
Along with your realtor, lender representative and mortgage broker, real estate lawyers fulfill an essential role in closing your real estate transaction. Whether it’s a purchase, sale, re-finance or real estate contract review, a reputable real estate lawyer will ensure that your interests are protected as you enter into legally binding commitments with lenders, insurers,... Read More
Employment Contracts: New Employees Beware
Congratulations, you just received a new job offer! After all the hard work involved in the hiring process, the last thing on most candidates’ minds is how signing a new employment contract may be limiting their rights upon termination. However, you should be fully aware of how your severance entitlements may be limited by the... Read More