How Long Does a Beneficiary Have to Sign a Release?
If you’re the beneficiary of a will you may be surprised to learn that the executor of the estate is likely to ask you to sign a release or waiver form before they let you have your inheritance. Being asked to sign a release often causes beneficiaries some anxiety. Here is everything you need to…
Read MoreWhat is Title Insurance in Alberta? Here’s the Ultimate Guide
Every home comes with a title. The title is the document that gives you legal ownership of a property. If the title isn’t free, clear, and transferred to you properly then you don’t own the home. Title insurance protects you in the event that a problem with a title causes you some sort of loss.…
Read MoreHow Long Does it Take to Probate a Will in Alberta?
Probate is a process that can impact when and how heirs can take possession of an inherited property in Alberta. Probate is the process of validating a will. The judge ensures the will is legal, and ensures that it’s the most up-to-date version of the will. The judge then authorizes the executor to begin…
Read MoreHow Much is Land Transfer Tax in Alberta?
When you close on your home land transfer tax will make up the bulk of your closing costs. It is also the one part of your closing costs that can’t be rolled into a mortgage or paid directly by the seller (though they can offer you credits to cover the costs in other ways). First…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Probate in Canada
Do you really need to avoid probate? Is it even desirable? While sometimes it can be advantageous to pass certain assets straight to your beneficiaries, probate is not necessarily the problem that some publications make it out to be. Here is what you need to know about probate. What is probate and what does it…
Read MoreThe Canadian Home Buyer’s Definitive Guide to Closing Costs
It’s very common for first-time home buyers to forget all about closing costs. Even experienced home buyers may be caught off-guard by them, or may struggle to account for them. This guide will help you understand closing costs, account for them correctly, and understand them as a potential point of negotiation. What are closing costs?…
Read MoreCAN WE HELP YOU WITH AN ESTATE LAW DISPUTE IN ALBERTA
How Long Does an Executor Have to Settle an Estate in Alberta? Sometimes heirs are frustrated by the amount of time that it can take to settle an estate in Alberta. Sometimes the delays are legitimate and unavoidable. At other times, executors are dragging their feet, especially if they currently have use of certain properties…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask a Real Estate Lawyer
When you retain an Edmonton real estate lawyer you’re rarely looking for someone who will guide you through a single transaction. You are instead looking for a partner who will be with you through all the real estate transactions you might make over a lifetime. This is especially true of those who wish to invest…
Read More4 Things You Need to Know About Motorcycle Cases in Calgary, AB
Motorcycle accident cases don’t necessarily play out the same way car accident cases do. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident there are some special considerations you’re going to have to take into account as you contemplate your next steps. Here are four things you need to know about getting into a motorcycle accident.…
Read MorePersonal Injury 101 for Calgary Delivery Drivers
The Covid-19 pandemic has created a lot of opportunity for delivery drivers. Food, grocery, and package delivery can offer a lucrative source of income, but they do put you at greater risk for an accident. Here’s what you need to know about getting into accidents while you’re a delivery driver. You need to check your…
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