Family Mediation: Making the Most of a Difficult Situation
If you are going through a separation or divorce, you will inevitably need to resolve and agree on a number of issues with your partner or spouse that can range from child and spousal...
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Adult Guardianship: Caring for the Ones you Love
Do you find you have a loved one, who has lost capacity, is reaching adulthood and who needs help in making decisions? If so, we can help. Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act In Alberta,...
The Advantages of a Limited Partnership Structure for New Businesses
When you start a new business, one of the first decisions you need to make is how to structure your business. Many people automatically assume that incorporating is strategically best, if for no other...
Shareholders’ Agreement: Resolving Shareholder Conflict Before it Starts
It is an unavoidable cost of conducting business that your corporation will inevitably be embroiled in a litigation dispute. What most owners do not realize, however, is that the disputes that cause the greatest...
Section B: Accident Benefits
Under Section B of the Alberta Standard Automobile Policy (S.P.F. No. 1) if an individual is injured in a motor vehicle accident, assistance with medical and treatment expenses is likely available. Benefits available under...
Testamentary Freedom- with Limits. Your rights and obligations to family members in estate planning.
“As for you, nephew, if you were in my will, I’d disinherit you! – Ebenezer Scrooge Scrooge really did have the freedom to disinherit his nephew. But if he was around today and if...
What is Estate Planning?
If you cannot speak for yourself- you are either incapacitated or dead- you need to tell friends and family (and the government) what you want. If you don’t do anything, our laws make assumptions...
Avoiding Liability as Personal Representative
Have you been appointed the personal representative of an estate? Do you know what your obligations are? Do you know that you can be held personally liable if you do not administer the estate...
Using Confidentiality Agreements to Help Sell Your Business
A well-crafted confidentiality agreement can not only be used to protect the seller, it can also help weed out semi-serious candidates and bring about the completion of the sale. Opening up your business to...
Are you Covered?
Many Albertans are at risk due to inadequate auto insurance policies. Being involved in a car accident is a terrible experience that can be made worse if you discover that your auto insurance is...