Stan Galbraith, our senior lawyer, will be working with Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) as part of the Forms & Practice Committee for a 2-year term.
In order to allow our wonderful staff the opportunity to spend some extra time with family and friends, we will be closed over the upcoming holiday season as follows: We will be open on Friday, December 23 until noon and then closed for the holidays and we will reopen for business at 8:00 am on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
You can increase the ability to sell your business and lower the legal and accounting costs associated with the sale by preparing your business for sale.
We are often asked if there is a central government registry in Alberta where someone could search to determine whether a Will has been done. The simple answer is: No.
The Alberta Court of Appeal has once again emphasized the importance of "getting it in writing" and also making sure any agreement is signed, especially where there is a husband and wife.
An "estate freeze" is a device that is used to "freeze" the value of a business or asset in the hands of one party and transfer the future growth to another person without triggering undue tax consequences.
As lawyers, we often extol the virtues of getting a will done. We point out the advantages of naming the beneficiaries of your choice and making sure your estate is looked after by the executor or personal representative of your choice.