Estate Litigation: What Could Go Wrong?
The death of a loved one or family member is always difficult. Therefore, disputes over an Estate can often be protracted, emotional and complex. Proper Estate Planning can help mitigate the need for future litigation regarding the Estate, however, there are some instances where Estate disputes become unavoidable. Not only are these disputes stressful for... Read More
[COVID-19] Temporary Updates to the Alberta Employment Standards Code
Changes to Unpaid Leave Employees who are unable to work because they are caring for children affected by school and daycare closures, or are caring for ill, or self-isolated family members due to COVID-19, will now have access to unpaid job-protected leave. Employees do not need to be employed for a minimum of 90 days... Read More
[FAQs] Employment Law
Can my employer terminate me for any reason? Yes. An employer can terminate whoever they want, whenever they want, so long as they provide the employee with proper notice of the termination, or the proper payment in lieu of notice, and the reason for the termination is not discriminatory. This is considered a termination without... Read More
[FAQs] Executor of a Will
Who should I appoint as my Executor? Appointing an Executor (also referred to as a Personal Representative or Trustee) can be a challenging task. Finding someone who is willing and able to be saddled with the responsibility of administering your Estate is a process that involves some important considerations. Above all, the primary consideration is... Read More
[FAQs] Wills
Do I really need a Will? While there’s no law requiring you to have a Will, we believe that everyone over the age of 18 should have a well-drafted Will in place, regardless of their net worth, age, background, health, or demographic. In some respects, a Will is like an insurance policy. We may pay... Read More
[FAQs] Alberta Child Support
Am I required to pay child support if I don’t have or want any contact with my child? Yes, child support is the right of the child. It does not matter if you are not involved in the child’s life. The sole exception is for cases in which the child refuses contact with you, and... Read More
[COVID-19] New Protections for Residential Renters in Alberta
The global pandemic has had a profound economic impact on Albertans. As businesses close, and numerous employees are laid off, many Albertans wonder how they will afford their rent. On March 27, 2020, in response to the increased pressure on residential tenants, the Minister of Service Alberta made several orders amending both the Residential Tenancies... Read More
Provincial Court of Alberta Pre-Trial Resolution
In January 2019, the Provincial Court Act was amended in an effort to streamline the procedures for dealing with civil claims. Under these new amendments, there are now four resolution tracks that an action may be screened into. A matter is screened into one of these four tracks if it is determined that the matter... Read More
[COVID-19] Parenting Arrangements During the Coronavirus
As COVID-19 continues to be a major health concern across Alberta, parents are becoming increasingly concerned about how to properly handle parenting arrangements while also complying with social distancing and isolation recommendations. Despite the current crisis, parenting arrangements remain in effect and you are obligated to comply with your court-ordered or agreed-upon parenting arrangements. Whether... Read More
[COVID-19] How to Handle Child Support in Alberta During the Coronavirus
Child support is governed by the Federal Child Support Guidelines and is calculated based upon your parenting arrangements and earnings. Unfortunately, widespread layoffs and temporary closures are impacting Albertans across the province, making child support payments all the more important. Temporary court closures mean that applications for child support or variations in child support are... Read More