Embracing alternative dispute resolution in estate litigation matters: A shift towards collaboration
In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards collaborative law and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods. Whether stemming from a contract or a will, parties increasingly opt for ADR, including mediation, judicial dispute resolution, arbitration, and hybrid methods […]
Plus de retour en arrière possible : La Cour suprême du Canada limite les réparations en equity
Introduction En 2016, la Cour suprême du Canada (CSC) a rendu sa décision dans l’affaire Canada (Procureur général) c. Hôtels Fairmont Inc. 2016 CSC 56 (« Fairmont »), dans laquelle elle restreignait la possibilité d’octroyer une rectification, c’est-à-dire une réparation en equity par […]
Electronic witnessing of Alberta estate planning documents
The declaration of states of emergency resulting from the current COVID-19 pandemic, public health orders and guidelines for self-isolation and social distancing have affected everyone in Alberta and around the world. As many people are at home contemplating the global […]
The perils of will kits during the Coronavirus pandemic
During the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID–19) many people may be doing a Google search on “do-it-yourself” will kits to try to get their financial and family affairs in order. You might believe these will kits are an inexpensive and easy way […]
Les périls de la trousse testamentaire pendant la pandémie de coronavirus
Pendant la pandémie de coronavirus (COVID-19), de nombreuses personnes pourraient chercher sur Google des trousses testamentaires pour essayer de mettre en ordre leurs affaires financières et successorales. Vous pensez peut-être que ces trousses testamentaires sont un moyen simple et peu […]
Alberta’s new Act to Strengthen Financial Security for Persons with Disabilities
Effective April 1, 2018, Alberta introduced changes to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act and Regulations to allow families and guardians more options for financial support for persons with disabilities without negatively affecting their entitlement to provincial benefits […]
