Wills and Estates
Bill C-27: Artificial Intelligence in Canada
April 26, 2023
In the last few months, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has been heavily featured in mainstream discourse. OpenAI’s recent release of ChatGPT, in particular, has sparked discussion on its use by students, ...
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The Impact of Delusions in Capacity Cases
April 20, 2023
A will, gift, or other juridical act is void if driven by a delusion as to fact, motive, or character. If you are a wills and estates practitioner looking to ...
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Stop Chasing Squirrels: Top Tips for Managing Time & Distractions
April 18, 2023
Guest Author: Paul Unger, Affinity Consulting Group 150 emails, … 50 instant messages, … 20 telephone calls, … 15 walk-in interruptions, … 25 social media notifications, … 50 internet curiosity ...
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Wills and Estates: Case Law Update
April 14, 2023
In recent years, the Alberta courts have provided counsel with helpful guidance for solicitors and litigators practicing in wills and estates. This webinar explores some of these recent legal developments and ...
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Justice Statutes Amendment Act Introduces Several Changes to Alberta’s Legislations
April 14, 2023
On December 15, 2022, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act (“the Act”) received royal assent, updating the Legislative Assembly Amendment Act, the Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act, the Provincial Court (Civil Claims Limit) ...
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Wills and Estates Lawyers | Estate Planning for Blended Families
April 3, 2023
As a lawyer practicing in wills and estates, you may be called upon by clients from blended families to assist with estate planning. Our upcoming Estate Planning for Blended Families ...
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A Warm Welcome to New Law Society of Alberta President and President-Elect
March 24, 2023
On February 23, 2023, the Law Society of Alberta announced that Bill Hendsbee KC, will begin his term as the 2023-2024 President and Deanna Steblyk KC, will begin her term ...
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Renaming Alberta’s Provincial Court: Alberta Court of Justice
March 23, 2023
Effective April 1, 2023, the Provincial Court of Alberta will be renamed to the Alberta Court of Justice. Requested by the Provincial Court of Alberta, this change better “describes the ...
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Capacity Webinars this Spring
March 17, 2023
LESA is broadcasting three capacity-related webinars this spring. Scroll below for webinar details and links to register. The Impact of Alcohol on Legal Capacity Date: April 25, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM ...
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Is technology serving you, or are you a servant to technology?
March 17, 2023
Today, lawyers are constantly distracted by legal technology, connectivity, electronic case information and discovery, and information overload… email, instant messaging, social media, phone calls, interruptions, etc. Lawyers switch tasks on ...
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