Choosing the Right Executor: 6 Factors
Who should I appoint as the Executor (known in Alberta as a Personal Representative) of my Estate? It’s one of the fundamental... Read More
Estate Planning for Personal Property
Personal belongings are an important consideration in a well thought out Estate plan. We tend to think about the ‘big assets’ first... 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
Personal Representative vs Executor vs Trustee: What’s the Difference?
It’s not uncommon for someone to say that they’re the “Executor” of a loved one’s Estate. You may have also heard of... Read More
Power of Attorney
When people think about Estate Planning, a Will is usually the first document that comes to mind. However, an Enduring Power of... 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
10 Reasons NOT to Get a Will
When I tell people I’m a Wills & Estates lawyer, the most common response I receive is something along the lines of... Read More
Wills Terminology: Defining Commonly Used Legal Terms
We break down commonly-used Wills terminology you might encounter while Estate planning. Will/Last Will and Testament A “Will”, sometimes known as a “Last... Read More