Your Trusted
Estate Lawyers

Estate planning is not only for the elderly, the ultra-wealthy and business owners. This sort of thinking could leave your loved ones in a predicament if something unexpected happens to you.

At stressful and upsetting times, like when a death occurs in the family, family disputes are common. While most estate disputes are settled without court intervention, estate litigation may be required to resolve serious issues.

Do you spend so much time working on your business that you have neglected your retirement planning? Making sure you have enough for retirement does not happen automatically – even if you do have a successful business. You need to plan for it like other individuals.

The health of a business affects many people in Alberta communities – from owners and their families to employees, suppliers and customers and their families. So, deciding what happens to the business after you exit is important.

Most people in Alberta, and across Canada, expect to write a will at some point in their lives. However, many are not aware of the various tools at their disposal for transferring assets when creating a will.

Some people in Alberta are concerned about leaving a meaningful and lasting legacy to their communities or society in general after they are gone. One way to do this is through charitable giving of assets: providing a donation to a charitable organization.

Most people have accumulated digital assets in one way or another. These may be large or small, from ecommerce stores to Bitcoin holdings, and from an Instagram account to an online bank account.

Will lawyers help you write a legally enforceable document that ensures your last wishes are executed, your assets are passed on to the intended beneficiaries, and the needs of dependents are looked after.

A personal directive is an important element of most people’s estate plans, allowing you to detail your wishes about what happens later in life regarding personal affairs and healthcare.

How would loved ones’ access funds and make financial decisions on your behalf if you suffered a serious accident or illness and could not look after your own financial or business affairs?

Once a loved one becomes incapacitated or starts struggling to make decisions about personal and financial matters, things can get very complicated and frustrating for the family.

Personal representatives manage the affairs of deceased individuals according to the instructions left in their will. This can become complex as the correct legal processes must be navigated.