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62406.01These materials provide a comprehensive overview of the legal assistant’s role in preparing for trial, from the preparation and filing of commencement pleadings to the creation and use of trial materials. Each stage demands meticulous attention to detail and adherence to the relevant practice notes, directions, and Rules of Court. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on June 6, 2024.
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62215.03This paper examines key provisions of the Family Property Act and explains important concepts. Topics canvassed include the application of the act to common law couples, date of separation, limitation periods, valuation date, exemptions, exclusive possession of the family home, pensions, existing and future agreements, and Court forms. This paper was presented at LESA’s Family Property Act for Legal Support Staff webinar on April 22, 2021.
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62272.03These materials consist of precedents that could be used in matters dealing with represented adults. Precedents include sample letter to the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, sample letter to adult, sample letter to other family members and interested parties, and sample paragraphs that could be included in an application. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s AGTA for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on May 27, 2022.
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61846.01This paper outlines the bail review process at the Court of Queen’s Bench, providing information on scheduling the hearing as well as timing, notice and documentation requirements. The author also provides similar information on detention review applications, bail forfeiture applications, summary conviction appeals and appeals to the Court of Appeal. This paper was presented at the Criminal Law for Legal Support Staff program held in September 2012.
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61934.02This author, from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, highlights the most significant changes to how Albertans will administer estates with the coming into force of the Estate Administration Act and the new Surrogate Rules. She provides a chart comparing the old and new legislative authorities governing specified court applications and also issues like the factors affecting priority, special grants, required notices and priorities affecting applications by spouses and adult interdependent partners. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s New Estate Administration Act program held in April, 2015.
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62467.03Focusing on the steps traditionally taken by the legal assistant, this paper outlines the major steps to prepare an application in morning chambers as well as via a special application. It also provides strategies, recommendations, and best practices for each major step. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on November 22, 2024.
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61829.04This paper was drawn from materials presented at the Child and Spousal Support for Legal Support Staff program held in March 2012. Childview® is a software program used for the analysis and determination of child support and spousal support. This paper covers the common errors and pitfalls in child and spousal support calculations.
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62272.02These materials include a sample client intake form and list of information needed for matters involving represented adults. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s AGTA for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on May 27, 2022.
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62390.04Lawyers and legal support staff form an essential partnership in facilitating successful commercial real estate transactions. This paper discusses the role of a lawyer in commercial real estate transactions and explores the collaboration between lawyers and legal support staff in this endeavour. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial Real Estate for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on March 13, 2024.
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32503.06Residential real estate conveyancers can run into challenges with tax issues. This paper explores a variety of issues with GST including the mechanics/accounting of GST, combination properties, GST new housing rebate, and GST searches. It also addresses non-resident vendor issues that can arise under Income Tax Act provisions. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Conveyancing program in Edmonton on June 17, 2025.
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62063.01This paper provides an overview of grants of probate and grants of administration. The first part of the paper discusses grants that are limited to part of the deceased’s property, including grants of administration of unadministered property, grants of re-sealed probate/administration with respect to Alberta property, grants of administration limited to specific property, and ancillary grants. The second part of the paper addresses applying for a grant with a power of attorney, applying for expedited grants, validating non-compliant wills or gifts, and using caveats. The paper includes a number of samples and precedents related to grant applications. These include an application for a grant of probate, an application for a grant of administration, an application for a grant of re-sealed probate, a surrogate checklist, protocols for expedited applications in Edmonton and Calgary, and a list of common errors and problems when applying for grants. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Wills and Estates program in Edmonton on November 15, 2017 and in Calgary on November 22, 2017.
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62329.02Understanding the roles and responsibilities as a legal support staff is essential to a successful practice. This paper discusses communication and time management skills, including communication between legal support staff and “their” lawyer(s), how to work with difficult personalities, how to communicate with other legal professionals, and best practices for efficient time management. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Law Office Fundamentals for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on May 26, 2023.
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