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Wills & Estates Lawyer Calgary
You need to make the right choice in selecting a trustworthy person to carry out your final wishes or make financial and health-related decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated. It is a heavy responsibility, and should be handled by a family member, friend, or a professional who is trustworthy, capable, and willing to follow through on the actions laid out in your will.
We are here to guide you through these and other questions with our knowledge, expertise and understanding of the challenges which might concern you. As we help you create your will and estate plan, we recognize that this step in your life is significant for you and your loved ones, and we want you to feel confident and at ease that your wishes for them will be clear and result in securing their futures.
Wills & Estates Litigation
We believe you have to work together to become separate.
The loss of a loved one is already difficult, but it can be made even more difficult if there is a dispute over the will. Unfortunately, some wills and estate plans are contested if family members disagree on the substance or authenticity of the documents. In Alberta, you must have sufficient grounds to challenge a will and legal standing. Sufficient grounds for contesting a will include:
- Concerns about the deceased’s mental capacity when the will was created
- Concerns about the deceased being unduly influenced when the will was created
- Lack of support in the will for dependent family members
- Questions about the technical validity of the will
- Concerns that the will may be forged or fraudulent
If you or a family member suspect that an Executor may not be handling the estate properly, call us with your concerns and we can help you determine the next steps.
Wills & Estates Planning
We are here to help give you peace of mind.
Life is full of uncertainties, but we all know that two things are certain. One of them is taxes, and the other is the need to make plans for what happens when you are gone. To protect your and your family’s future, you need to have a will so that your family is not left with sorting out your affairs after you are gone. We will help you write a will that addresses all your family’s needs, including the establishing of trusts for your children if desired.
There is more to creating a will than just deciding who benefits from your assets. We want to help make sure that your will is legally sound, easy to understand, and will not create problems for your family members. We can help you set up trusts and guardianships for children and grandchildren, and also help minimize taxation and fees for your beneficiaries.
Questions About Wills & Estates
- “Do I need a will if everything I own is co-owned by my spouse?”
- “How can I minimize the taxation on my assets for my beneficiaries?”
- “What documentation do I need to create so that things go smoothly for my family?”
- “Is a handwritten will valid?”
- “How do I prevent conflict in my family?”
- “What if I change my mind? Is it easy to change a will after it’s been created?”
We’re Here For You
We are here to guide you through these and other questions with our knowledge, expertise and understanding of the challenges which might concern you. As we help you create your will and estate plan, we recognize that this step in your life is significant for you and your loved ones, and we want you to feel confident and at ease that your wishes for them will be clear and result in securing their futures.