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Executing and Storing Wills Electronically Today – Analysing the Current Risks and Opportunities
I frequently find myself asking, “why am I not executing and storing wills electronically?” Wills signed and stored electronically are […]
September 15, 2026
Wills & Estates
5 Estate Planning Steps to Help Protect Your Estate and Beneficiaries
Most people know they should have a will. The harder questions are what should go into it, what else should […]
September 8, 2026
Wills & Estates
Adult Kids on Title in Alberta…What You Need to Know.
Should you put your adult children on title to your condominium or home? We have received reports that this is […]
August 22, 2024
Wills & Estates
What You Need to Know About Your Will, Enduring Power of Attorney & Personal Directive
Estate planning can be complicated. It requires attentive and thorough thought to be given to exactly you want your property […]
November 6, 2019
Wills & Estates
Choosing An Executor – What You Need To Know
What is an executor? Part of creating a thorough will means choosing an executor of that will, or the person […]
October 10, 2019
Wills & Estates
What Happens When You Don’t Have Any Estate Planning Documents
I often have real estate clients ask me the following question: What is title insurance and why is it important when purchasing or selling a residential or commercial property?
August 2, 2018
Wills & Estates
My Common-Law Partner EXCLUDED me from their Will. What do I do?
All the money that you take from the company for personal use is considered income for the purposes of determining child support. What is tricky is that when people think of their income, they think of the amount showing on their T1 income tax return. For people who own their own businesses, this is not always the case.
November 23, 2017
Agriculture, Wills & Estates
2017 Farm Succession Seminar Planned for Brooks in March
Wanting to preserve and pass down your farm, but not sure how do it? Or, considering taking over the farm […]
February 17, 2017
Wills & Estates
Lethbridge & Fort McMurray Lawyer – Mark R. Baril Discusses Personal Directives and Estate Planning
March 31, 2013 marks the 8th anniversary of the death of Terri Shiavo. If you don’t recall her by her name, […]
March 27, 2013