Duties of a Personal Representative Under the Estate Administration Act
The duties of a personal representative are far reaching, as prescribed by the Estate Administration Act, SA 2014, c E-12.5:
General duties of a personal representative
5(1) A personal representative must
- perform the role of personal representative
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Family Dispute Resolution Processes Encouraged by Court
Lawyers, clients, and self-represented litigants across the province continue to face delays in the Alberta court system following the pandemic. It appeared like the courthouse was buckling under the weight of too many files without enough resources prior to COVID-19. […]
Multiple Simultaneous Relationships – Who Is Entitled to Partner Support?
The Alberta Court of Appeal recently released a decision addressing the interpretation of section 5(2) of the Alberta Adult Interdependent Relationships Act (AIRA). Mitchell v Reykdal, 2022 ABCA 105, concerned an individual that was both married and involved in […]
Pension Issues Upon Relationship Breakdown
In 2020, there were over 16,000 registered pension plans in Canada, who had over 6.5 million active members. In 2019, about 37% of all paid workers in Canada were covered by a registered pension plan. Given their prevalence, […]
Parenting Coordination: Is it Right for You?
What is Parenting Coordination?
Parenting Coordination is a form of alternative dispute resolution that assists co-parents in resolving conflicts on an ongoing basis. In Alberta, Parenting Coordination is a voluntary process requiring the consent of both parties to engage in the […]
Opinion: Relocation and Onerous Parenting Provisions
Relocation cases are some of the most difficult cases to litigate due to the “all or nothing” nature of the outcome. The Court must determine whether the child will stay or go, a decision which will profoundly impact […]
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