Guardianship refers to a person’s legal authority and responsibility to care for and make important decisions for a child. It is most common for a parent to have guardianship of a child, but other individuals, such as relatives […]
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Online accounts rule almost every aspect of our lives in today’s digital world; they often dictate our access to both our personal and professional lives. Our emails alone are the gatekeepers of our banking information, subscription services, and often […]
With an aging population, disputes as to the decisions made on behalf of adults with declining capacity are becoming increasingly common.
In the decision of Durgeon v Mrklas, 2025 ABKB 458, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta […]
Note: the following is a fictional case study based on unconfirmed media reports intended solely for educational purposes.
On December 14, 2025, legendary Hollywood director, producer, and actor Rob Reiner and photographer and producer Michele Reiner, were […]
In Alberta, a personal representative (commonly referred to as an executor when acting under a Will) is tasked with administering the estate of a deceased individual pursuant to the Wills and Succession Act, the Estate Administration Act, and […]
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Too often, individuals invest time and money into emerging digital assets, but forget to plan around them when creating and updating their Wills. This not only complicates things for your beneficiaries, but also for the Executor of your estate.
A […]
If you’re involved in litigation in Alberta, whether it’s over a contract dispute, personal injury claim, or family law dispute, you’ll likely come across something called an Affidavit of Records. In the Court of King’s Bench in […]
Note: The following is a fictional case study based on unconfirmed media reports intended solely for educational purposes.
On February 26, 2025, legendary Academy Award winning Actor, Gene Hackman, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were […]
When a person passes away, their Will often names a personal representative, also called an executor, to handle their estate. In some cases, the Will names multiple executors (or co-executors) to share in this responsibility. A potential issue […]
If something happened and you were unable to make decisions for yourself, who would make medical decisions on your behalf?
In the realm of personal well-being and healthcare, few things are as important as having your wishes respected and […]