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Seasons Greetings and Christmas Hours

Posted Dec 13, 2022 by Galbraith Law
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.
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Land Titles Delays

Posted Mar 9, 2022 by Galbraith Law
The Land Titles Offices in Alberta are currently experiencing the longest registration delays in their history.  As of the second week of March 2022, documents submitted for registration will finally be registered in the second week of June and Land Titles is actually registering documents submitted during the first week...
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Preparing a Business for Sale Or What to Look for When Buying a Business

Posted Jul 17, 2014 by Galbraith Law
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.
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Are E-Signatures Legally Binding?

Posted Mar 9, 2022 by Galbraith Law
We develop and use technology to respond to problems and make our lives easier. Communication technology in particular has advanced rapidly over the recent decades. This has direct effects on how we manage legal transactions. Initially, we could mail legal documents to other parties involved in a transaction. Then we...
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Stan Galbraith’s Appointment to AREA’s Forms & Practice Committee

Posted Apr 11, 2023 by Galbraith Law
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.
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Is There a Will Registry in Alberta?

Posted May 30, 2014 by Galbraith Law
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.
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Using Power of Attorney in Real Estate

Posted Nov 19, 2013 by Galbraith Law
Can I use a Power of Attorney to buy, sell or mortgage real estate?
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Storing Your Will

Posted Feb 21, 2014 by Galbraith Law
Many clients ask us: "Will you store my Will?" The answer is: No.
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Don’t Get A Will

Posted Oct 29, 2013 by Galbraith Law
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.
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Get That Signature!

Posted Apr 29, 2014 by Galbraith Law
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.
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What is an Estate Freeze?

Posted Mar 5, 2014 by Galbraith Law
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.
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The Power of the Unanimous Shareholders Agreement

Posted Oct 9, 2013 by Galbraith Law
After five years and multiple drafts we just completed a Unanimous Shareholders Agreement (USA) for a long standing corporate client. Congratulations to them for persisting until they walked out of our office with a completed document. This USA will last for many years and likely govern their relations until they either sell or wind down the business.
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