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Pros and Cons of Living Trust
What is a Living Trust? A living trust is a trust that is formed by an individual while they are alive. In contrast to testamentary...
Do You Have to File Taxes with Your Common Law Partner in Canada?
Filing taxes is an annual obligation for Canadians, and those who are in common-law relationships, there are specific considerations that must be taken into account....
Who Needs to Probate a Will in Alberta
What is Probate in Alberta? Probate in Alberta refers to the legal process through which a deceased person’s will is officially validated by the Surrogate...
Do Verbal Contracts Hold up in Court in Canada?
The short answer from our civil litigation law firm in Edmonton is yes, but as always, it depends. The common misconception that you cannot have...
Business income
Business owners and the spouses of business owners need to pay particular attention when determining the income of the parties following a separation. Business owners...
The law of defamation
A “defamatory statement” is a statement that has been published or communicated to a third party, whether orally or in writing, that tends to injure...
Emergency protection orders (EPOs)
Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs) An EPO is a Court Order that a person can apply for if there is an immediate threat of family violence...
Refugee claims
If you live outside of Canada and are in need of asylum, you may be able to make a Refugee Claim to be considered by...
Defamation
Defamation consists of any written, printed or spoken words or of any audible or visible matters or acts which tend to lower a person in...
Franchise agreements
THINKING OF BUYING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, OR FRANCHISING YOUR EXISTING BUSINESS? ENSURE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ARE BEING PROTECTED A franchise business model is one in...