Competing Claimants: Who Has Priority to Estate Funds?
We’ve all heard stories about people “spending it all before they die”, or “racking up the credit cards before they pass away”.... Read More
Joint Bank Accounts: What Happens When One Account Holder Passes Away?
It’s not uncommon for people to name a loved one, friend, or family member as a joint account holder on their bank... Read More
Transferring Vehicle Ownership After Owner Passes Away in Alberta
Motor vehicles are often the forgotten puzzle piece in the estate planning process. Last year, a CBC news story from Ontario, entitled... Read More
Is a Former Spouse Entitled to a Deceased’s Estate in Alberta?
Divorce or separation can complicate both Estate planning and administration matters. This article addresses the legal entitlements that former spouses and common-law... Read More
Why Every Canadian Should Have an Up-to-Date Will in Place
I recently read an article in the National Post citing a 2018 Angus Reid survey which found that only 35% of Canadians... Read More
9 Reasons Getting a Will is EASY
People often put off getting a Will for various reasons. While we believe that anyone who’s at least 18 years of age,... Read More
Capacity: What is it, and Who Decides Whether You Lack It?
The thought of losing capacity can be terrifying, however, it’s something that must be accounted for when creating an effective Estate plan.... Read More
Alberta Estate Beneficiaries: Who Do I Put in My Will?
Creating an Estate plan and instructing your Wills & Estates lawyer to prepare your Will requires you to make a number of... Read More
Types of Wills in Alberta
You may have heard of a “living Will”, “Last Will & Testament”, or simply a “Will”. Are there differences between these documents?... Read More
10 Reasons to Choose West Legal as your Calgary Probate Lawyer
Serving as an Estate’s Executor, or Personal Representative, isn’t always an easy task. In order to avoid the stress, inconvenience, and hassle... Read More
