The Alberta Law Reform Institute (ALRI) gathers law reform suggestions from the public, the government, and the legal profession as part of their review and recommendation process when making suggestions […]

In January, LESA conducted an Estate Administration Fee Survey to better understand how Alberta lawyers set fees in estate administration matters. Thank you to everyone who participated! We are pleased

Have you ever wondered where the term “boilerplate” comes from? In today’s blog, LESA’s Distinguished Adviser, the Honourable J.E. Côté, sheds some light on the word’s etymology, explains why you

We like to periodically take time out to thank our volunteers by giving them the spotlight, and since it is National Volunteer Week (NVW), we can’t think of a better

Do you practice in the area of wills & estates? If so, we encourage you to attend the upcoming Surrogate Practice and Procedure Town Hall Meetings. Members of the bar

They say April showers bring May flowers, but the next few weeks are also packed full of interesting events and useful continuing professional development programs. Read today’s blog to find

Have you heard about the new AssistFit program by the Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society (Assist)? AssistFit promotes and encourages health, fitness, and creative activities within the legal community. From creative events

Again, we have the honour of sharing a blog from LESA’s Distinguished Adviser – the Honourable J.E. Côté. Today he shares some interesting facts about Alberta cases that made it

With divorce and re-marriage rates on the rise, wills and estates practitioners are increasingly facing more challenging cases when representing blended families. Estate Planning for Blended Families is a full

Are you interested in learning how to face complex trials using expert evidence? If so, Criminal Advocacy – Experts has plenty to offer! At this program, you’ll discover important insights