WHAT IS COLLABORATIVE LAW?
Collaborative Family law, is a method of alternative dispute resolution where you and your partner work to resolve the legal issues out of court with the help of lawyers trained in the collaborative process. Collaborative lawyers work with you and your partner to try to reach an agreement. The lawyer(s) will focus on solutions that […]
I AM ONLY IN MY 30’S, WHY DO I NEED AN ESTATE PLAN?
It is a common sentiment for people to assume because they “don’t own much” there is no need for them to have an estate plan in place. But whether or not you have “significant” assets, you likely have a bank account, a vehicle, credit cards, and so forth. To be able to access these assets, […]
WHY DO I NEED A WILL?
A will leaves clear written instructions regarding your final wishes as a “testator”. It provides directions as to who should manage your affairs and allows the testator to ensure that their assets are distributed in accordance with their wishes. Without a valid will, a person dies as “intestate” and provincial legislation dictates the division of […]
WHAT IS A PERSONAL DIRECTIVE? WHAT IS AN ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY?
Personal Directives A Personal Directive is a legal document that allows one to appoint a person to make decisions on your behalf should you lose the capacity to do so yourself. Unlike a Will, which guides the division of your property after your death, a Personal Directive guides decisions made on your behalf while you […]
WHAT IS TITLE INSURANCE?
1. What is “Title Insurance”? Title insurance covers the financial loss due to legal defects in title, but what “types” of loss are covered depends on the policy. Title insurance doesn’t “fix” problems, but provides insurance coverage for them. 2. What are the benefits of obtaining title insurance? Alberta does not require title insurance as […]
Can I get my Spouse out of my House?
Parties often believe that the process of spouses separating must be physical – one spouse moves out of the residence and the separation begins. However, starting a separation can be as simple as forming an intention to separate. Separated couples often live in the same house, occupying separate bedrooms or separate floors of the home […]
