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. While most people don’t ‘enjoy’ acting as an Estate Executor, and while Executors are entitled to financial compensation in many cases, the true reward of Executorship is that you’re providing a valuable service... 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. Beneficiaries will want their shares of the Estate as soon as possible. Family members who were left out of the Will may contact you wondering why. Your probate lawyer may ask you to... Read More
Executor (Personal Representative) Duties in Alberta
If you’ve ever acted as an Estate Executor, or Personal Representative, before, you’ll know that there is considerable responsibility and work involved in the Estate administration process. If you’re a first-time Executor, it can be daunting to know where to start. To help, we’ve put together this checklist of Alberta Executor duties. While it’s not... Read More
Alberta Estate Executor Compensation Entitlements
Anyone who has been an Estate Executor, or Personal Representative, can attest to the fact that there’s a lot of work involved in administering an Estate. Even with the assistance of a skilled probate lawyer and an experienced tax accountant, an Executor still has many responsibilities to the Estate that are often time-consuming and challenging.... Read More
[Top 10 Reasons] You Should Hire a Lawyer for Probate
You’ve probably heard the figure-of-speech ‘pennywise, pound-foolish’ used before to describe financial habits that realize small cost savings while simultaneously incurring larger ones. For example, someone may describe it as pennywise, pound-foolish to spend $2,500.00 on car repairs for a vehicle that is only worth $2,000.00. Another example of pennywise, pound-foolish behaviour is driving to... Read More
How Do I Choose the Right Probate Lawyer?
If a loved one or acquaintance recently passed away and the deceased’s last Will names you as the Estate’s Executor, you may be unsure where to start. Or, maybe the deceased didn’t leave a Will and you’re wondering whether you’re entitled by law to act as the Estate’s Executor. In either case, it’s best that... Read More
Probate in Alberta: Is It Required?
Probate is a word that many people don’t want to hear. Not only is it associated with death, but the probate process can also be time-consuming and costly. Probate is avoidable in certain circumstances, however, it’s required for most Estates in Alberta. So why is probate in Alberta required? While the probate process may seem... Read More
Alberta Probate Process: How much and How long?
As an Alberta probate lawyer, two questions I hear most frequently are ‘why does probate take so long?’ and ‘why is probate so expensive?’ Both are questions worth asking. This article breaks down how probate fees work in Alberta, dispels some commonly-held misconceptions about probate fees, and provides insight into why probate fees can seem... Read More
Non-Competition & Non-Solicitation Clauses in Alberta
What is a Non-Competition Clause in Alberta? Non-Competition clauses try to prevent employees from going to work for a competitor, or starting their own business which may directly compete with the employer. These clauses can apply to the employee both during their employment, and for a specified time following the end of the employment relationship.... Read More
Human Rights Laws in Alberta
How are Human Rights Protected in Alberta? In Alberta, individuals are protected from discrimination pursuant to the Alberta Human Rights Act (“the Act”). The Act protects against discrimination that occurs based on a number of protected grounds in connection with several protected areas. Under the Act, it is illegal to discriminate against an individual on... Read More