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Alberta Permanently Adopts Remote Signing for Wills, Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives

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Alberta has updated its legislation regarding testamentary and incapacity planning to allow the remote execution of wills, powers of attorney and personal directives, eliminating previous time restrictions. While initially...more

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Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies Limitation Periods for Loans, Gifts, and Estate Claims

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The question of when a lawsuit can be commenced in Ontario seems pretty straightforward – in general, a plaintiff has two years from the date when the basis for a claim is (or should have been) discovered. It sounds simple...more

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COVID-19 Guide for Seniors

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Please Note: These materials do not constitute legal or medical advice. Government initiatives, announcements, and regulations in response to the COVID-19 situation continue to evolve and change frequently. What are the...more

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Discouraging Family Fights from the Grave

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If you are a beneficiary in a will that contains a no-contest clause, and you don't like what the will directs, be careful before you question its validity. You just might lose everything....more

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