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Why Albertans Are Turning to Family Trusts

A family trust is one of the most flexible tools for protecting family wealth. Here is how trusts work in Alberta and what to consider before setting one up.

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Selling Your Home in a Challenging Alberta Market

What sellers need to know before listing in a challenging Alberta market, from payout statements and title to RPRs, condo documents and contract terms.

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Why Every Albertan Needs a Will (And Why a Lawyer Should Draft It)

Dying without a valid Will in Alberta can leave your family facing delay, expense and conflict. Here is what a Will does and why a lawyer should draft it.

Lender Life Insurance vs. Individual Term Insurance

The convenience of lender life insurance at mortgage signing may not be your best option. Here is how it compares to an individual term policy.

Protecting Your Adult Kids from Divorce

Family Trusts as Shields Have kids? Yes? Well, it happens! You know it happens! You’re potentially worried it will happen! And… you SHOULD! The fear of it is ACTUAL and REAL! What exactly is “it”?  ... Read more

Spring Into Landscaping

Protect and Enhance Your Home Value  As the snow melts and temperatures begin to rise, spring presents the perfect opportunity to reset, refresh, and reimagine your outdoor space. Whether you’re maintaining an existing landscape or ... Read more

Navigating Market Changes

Selling in Today’s Market You only need to reach for a news article to understand that the Canadian real estate market is in flux.  Keeping in mind that not all areas of the country are ... Read more

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Estate Planning To Reduce Tax Stress

We are often asked questions relating to the costs of an estate plan – rightfully so. You are being bombarded by ads on social media that offer you the opportunity to do a Will for ... Read more

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How Flexible Is Your Will?

A question I often get asked is how do I change my Will going forward? I have come to realize that this means different things to different people. I think the basis of this question ... Read more

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Mortgage Renewals: Navigating Interest Rate Changes

You may have heard about the mortgage renewal “cliff” over the last few years as the Bank of Canada (BOC) raised rates to combat inflation. What this meant was that there was and remains a ... Read more

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