Family enterprises are unique, and family business issues can be complicated to navigate due in part to competing interests. For family business owners that are planning for succession and inter-generational … Read More
Authors: Sam Amelio, K.C., Ariel Lekas
Alberta has introduced legislation designed to make it easier to create and manage trusts while reducing the need to go to court.
On March 29, the Government of … Read More
Authors: Erin Bokshowan, Turner Ralston, Kali Frank
Testators in Saskatchewan will no longer have their wills revoked when they enter into a spousal relationship thanks to recent amendments to The Wills Act, 1996. … Read More
Author: Harmanjit Mavi
Elimination of Probate Fees in Manitoba
Probate fees were eliminated in Manitoba as of November 6, 2020. Accordingly, requests for probate, administration, or resealing in Manitoba no longer require payment … Read More
Authors: Ariel Lekas, Sam Amelio, K.C., Sarah Bidniak
Under current Alberta law, a child can apply for support while a step-parent is alive, but not after a step-parent’s death. A report (the Report) by … Read More
With billions in farming assets set to transition in the next decade, business continuity is more important than ever for food and agribusiness owners. Further, many food and agribusiness owners … Read More
In an increasingly digitally-driven world, what are your rights to access the digital assets of an individual who has appointed you to handle their affairs?
On June 29, 2020, the Saskatchewan … Read More
Managing risk and protecting your assets from erosion may be of greater concern due to the uncertainties raised by COVID-19.
In the estate planning context, it may be prudent to consider … Read More
Authors: Ariel Lekas, Sam Amelio and Jessica Hoskins, summer law student.
On June 11, 2020, the Alberta Legislature introduced Bill 22 which proposes to amend section 71 of the Wills and Succession Act.
The … Read More
