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Choosing a Personal Representative - Executor

Posted Aug 28, 2013 by Galbraith Law
Who is the best choice to act as the Personal Representative or Executor of my estate? By the way, Personal Representative or PR is the new single designation we use in Alberta to replace the traditional designations of Executor, Executrix, Administrator, and Administratrix.
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Adding Children to the Title of Your Home

Posted Aug 14, 2013 by Galbraith Law
What about adding my children to the title to my home? Won’t this simplify my estate and reduce the expenses?
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Do I Need a Lawyer to do a Will?

Posted Jul 23, 2013 by Galbraith Law
Many people ask us: My estate is quite simple. Do I really need to pay a lawyer to help me prepare my will? I have seen wills kits available at my local book store or online and I think these will work just fine. What do you think?
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Joint Tenancy and the Perils of Not Putting It In Writing

Posted Jul 12, 2013 by Galbraith Law
A recent case from the Alberta Court of Appeal dealt with a dispute between two brothers regarding the ownership of a rental property in Calgary. When purchased, the property was registered in both names as joint tenants. Later on, a dispute arose as to ownership.
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Stan Joins ADRIA Board

Posted Jun 26, 2013 by Galbraith Law
On June 21, 2013, coincidentally the first day of summer, Stan Galbraith attended his first Board meeting as one of the newly elected Directors of the Appropriate Dispute Resolution Institute of Alberta (ADRIA).
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Selling Estate Real Estate

Posted Jun 6, 2013 by Galbraith Law
Death and real estate can be a complex issue. To put it simply, when someone dies, the ability to transfer any land is lost until a Court Order, known as a Grant, is obtained.
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The Hospital Ethics Committee

Posted May 16, 2013 by Galbraith Law
First and foremost I was struck by the caring, dedication and compassion of the staff and volunteers at the Sturgeon. I have been a member of the Ethics Committee at this hospital since 2007 so I am intimately familiar with the commitment and expertise of my fellow committee members. Over the years, we have tackled some sensitive and important issues.
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Corporate Law - Share Capital Design

Posted May 2, 2013 by Galbraith Law
One of the fundamental building blocks of every corporation is the share capital. This is the means by which investors own the business. In old English law, it started out very simply. People who invested in and owned the business did so through holding shares in the business.
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Sit In A Different Chair - Part 3

Posted Apr 25, 2013 by Galbraith Law
Previously, we discussed how we all have habits and preferences, most of which we are not aware of. These habits and preferences unconsciously dictate our behavior throughout the day. In fact, the vast majority of the time this makes life easier.
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Estate Gifts to Charity

Posted Apr 20, 2013 by Galbraith Law
One of the greatest legacies you can leave is through charitable giving in your will. The vast majority of Canadians give to charity every year during their lifetime. In Alberta, the percentage of people making gifts to charity every year is the highest in Canada.
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Personal Representative Fees

Posted Apr 8, 2013 by Galbraith Law
Many people have asked us what a Personal Representative or Executor of charge for their services. Some inquiries originate from beneficiaries who understandably wish to make sure estate expenses are kept to a minimum.
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Sit In A Different Chair - Part 2

Posted Apr 2, 2013 by Galbraith Law
In my last post, I talked about our habits and preferences. How we tend to sit in the same chair both at home, at work or in public places such as meetings, church or seminars. Paying attention to habits and preferences of others can help us put them at ease and build a stronger relationship.
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