Author: Jennifer Lamb

Estate litigation in Alberta involves navigating complex legal issues. This paper explores the role of the personal representative in managing estate disputes, provides insight into assessing the impact and advisability of litigation, and considers various factors that personal representatives and lawyers acting for interested parties should keep in mind when contemplating or continuing litigation. It also examines the use of estate caveats as a strategic tool in litigation and potential costs consequences of doing so.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 2025 Refresher: Wills and Estates in Victoria, BC on April 10-12, 2025.