I’m an Executor. Should I Probate the Will Myself, Without a Lawyer?
If you’ve been appointed as the Executor or Personal Representative of an Alberta Estate, you may need to apply for a Grant of... 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
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
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
Surrogate NC Forms Explained
Some Background Information When someone dies in Alberta, their Executor, whether appointed by law or by the deceased’s Last Will, must complete... Read More
Avoiding Probate Application in Alberta
Start Here Before you read this article, it may be helpful to review our article “When is Probate Necessary?” to get an... Read More
Probate in Alberta: Common Myths & Misconceptions
It goes without saying that there are misconceptions about various topics of all kinds. However, certain topics seem to attract more myths,... Read More
When is Probate Necessary in Alberta?
The question I’m asked most frequently by both my Estate Planning (Wills) and Estate Administration (Probate) clients is “when is probate necessary?”... Read More
Probate Terminology: Defining Commonly Used Legal Terms
What is Probate? As a Wills and Estates lawyer, the two questions I’m most frequently asked are “What is probate?” and “When... Read More
