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- Appointing a Testamentary Guardian for Your Child in Alberta
Dannika Vogt Guardianship refers to a person’s legal authority and responsibility to care for and make important decisions for a child. It is most common for a parent to have guardianship of a child, but other individuals, such as relatives or stepparents, can also be guardians. In Alberta, the Fa … Read more »
- What Happens to Your Online Accounts When You Die?
Harm Dhillon Online accounts rule almost every aspect of our lives in today’s digital world; they often dictate our access to both our personal and professional lives. Our emails alone are the gatekeepers of our banking information, subscription services, and often serve as the username for other … Read more »
- Tips on Spousal Support – Ensuring Tax Deductibility
Kasey Anderson Spousal support is generally tax deductible by the payor and included in the income of the recipient. The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines, the primary tool used by lawyers and Courts for calculating spousal support payments, suggest an appropriate range of spousal support calculat … Read more »
- Family Conflict Is Not Enough: Alberta Court Upholds Agent’s Authority Under a Personal Directive
Leslie Taylor With an aging population, disputes as to the decisions made on behalf of adults with declining capacity are becoming increasingly common. In the decision of Durgeon v Mrklas, 2025 ABKB 458, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta was tasked with determining whether an adult daughter sho … Read more »
- The Family Home Following Separation: To Sell or Not to Sell?
Tandia Wallace-Hawken Dividing family property during a separation is no simple task. There are many things to consider, including contributions made by each party, income, earning capacities, liabilities, obligations, when the property was acquired and any agreements between the parties. There’s … Read more »