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.... 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... 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... Read More
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
Codicil or New Will?
If you’re considering changes, fixes, or updates to your existing Will, you may have encountered the term ‘Codicil’. In Alberta, a Codicil... Read More
Alberta Wills & Estates Laws Explained
It goes without saying that laws can be wordy and complicated at times, even for lawyers! For example, Canada’s Income Tax Act... 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
Personal Directives (Living Wills)
While you may have heard the terms ‘Personal Directive’ and ‘Living Will’ used before, you might not be entirely sure what they... Read More
Can my Lawyer Act as my Executor?
There are several important considerations that go into naming an Executor in your Will. While a potential Executor’s occupation isn’t one of... Read More
Who Acts as Executor when Someone Dies Leaving a Will?
When someone dies leaving a Will, who is entitled to act as their Executor? It may seem like an elementary question at... Read More