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Wills and Estates
- March 24, 2018
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As a person acquires assets and/or assumes responsibility for children, the issue of how this is all dealt with in the event of the person's death obviously arises. The Will, more formally known as the Last Will and Testament, is a legal document in writing setting forth the person's declared wis...
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Divorce & Family Law
- March 23, 2018
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In potentially contested divorce situations, I recommend that you speak to at least 2 lawyers to try and get a sense of not only what the lawyer can do for you, but also to determine if each is able to understand the other. For example will the lawyer have time to take on your case, including his...
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Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public
- March 23, 2018
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Many documents you may be called upon to execute require that you swear an oath of truthfulness before a commissioner for oaths. If the document is to be used outside of the Province of Alberta, a notarial seal is also embossed over top of the signature. Save for extremely remote communities, (wher...
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Probate
- March 21, 2018
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In my experience most people understand the need for a will, but are confused about the necessity for probate of same. Probate is essentially an Order obtained in court declaring the person(s) who will be responsible for ensuring that the deceased's intentions in his/her Last Will and Testament w...
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