Probate Fees & Forms in Alberta Probate fees and probate forms in Alberta. People try to avoid probate but the question is why. Unless the will is contested and/or there are disputes among family members, the most difficult aspect of administrating an estate is completing the application process for probate. The process [...]
This Week's Wacky Wednesday: Florida Man Fakes Heart Attack in Walmart to Help Theft Right from the title, you know this is going to be an interesting one. There are two elements of this story that are magic when it comes to weird cases. It happened in Florida and it involved Walmart. This [...]
Reasons why it is imperative that you have your estate documents drafted. Saving Thousands By Having Your Will Drafted Properly People generally do not like thinking about death. In particular, people do not like to think about their own. Planning for death is not far off. Yet, there can be negative consequences [...]
Keeping Legal Fees Down Saving Money On Legal Fees: Top 10 Things To Know Everyone appreciates great value - the same is true when it comes to legal services. Most clients look for reasonably priced lawyer bills when they can get them. As lawyers, our clients often ask us for estimates on how [...]
Need help with your finances? Why Everyone Needs A Power of Attorney Power of attorneys (POAs) are legal documents where you appoint a representative to act as your attorney (agent). There are many reasons you need a power of attorney. Most people are familiar with what is called an enduring power of attorney [...]
Man sues because he believe several organizations are involved in mind control Do Wal-Mart and Microsoft Conduct Mind Control Experiments? In 2008, a man in Nanaimo named Jerry Rose sued Wal-Mart, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Telus, Microsoft, the University of B.C. and the B.C. College of Physicians and Surgeons for $2 billion [...]
Top 10 Estate Executor Mistakes Mistakes that Executors (Personal Representatives) Make in Probating Estates Being an executor (now called personal representative in Alberta) for a spouse, sibling, child or friend’s estate can be a big task. Most people do not understand the difficulties that come with such a job. It is good for [...]
Avoid Liability; Avoid Probate Mistakes! More Probate Mistakes That Alberta Executors Make This is part II of the top ten probate mistakes that executors make. If you missed the first part of this list, this link will connect you with the first set of issues. Feel free to read these probate errors [...]
Best reason to get a will: Family! People Avoid Thinking About Death But Not Having A Will Can Be Costly It’s staggering how many Albertans do not have a Will or any plan for the future. Typically, people know that making a Will is important. Yet this crucial estate planning item is [...]
Pick The Best Guardian For Your Child: The Secure It With A Will. What To Consider When Picking Guardians For Your Children Although it’s a decision put off by most Canadians, prioritizing picking a legal guardian for your child can help prevent otherwise frustrating and devastating judicial circumstances down the road. In the [...]