Help/Topics
Please browse through our collection of articles for information on legal matters that may be of interest.
Civil Litigation
Small Claims Court Limit is $100,000
As of August 1st, 2023, the limit for civil claims in Alberta Courts has been raised to $100,000. Offering benefits to individuals and businesses, a key result will be more affordable and accessible alternatives for everyone... Learn more Commercial Leases
The Top 10 Things a Tenant Should Look For in a Commercial Lease
The lawyer who practices in the area of commercial leases knows the special terms and would be able to advise which terms of the lease the tenant can and should negotiate... Learn more Corporate Law
Get it in Writing
As much as we want to rely on a handshake and someone’s word when it comes to doing business, time and experience teaches us that is not always successful. The best way to protect yourself from unscrupulous or simply inept business relationships is to get all of your agreements in writing... Learn more Family Law
How Will My Divorce Affect Me Financially?
This is a question many separated spouses should be asking and unfortunately, not enough do. Different settlement scenarios will have different financial consequences, both short and long term... Learn more More Information on Divorce
Divorces can be a long process and factors such as children, property, and debt can all cause further complications. This article will aim to give you a brief summary of the divorce process so that you can be prepared for the road ahead and understand how a lawyer can help you... Learn More |
Real Estate & Land Development
Buyers and Sellers Must Be Aware
It’s important that you and your lawyer read any agreement carefully before signing. The danger may be to unwittingly create a costly problem for yourself that will take a lot of time and resources to resolve... Learn more Mortgages
Due to the complexity of the transaction and the many terms and conditions in the mortgage documents, one or both parties often require legal representation. Many people hire an individual through a law firm who acts as an agent used for the conveyance process... Learn more The 'Costs' of Buying a Home
Home ownership is an exciting prospect and a big step whether it's your first (or fifth) time. As one of life's big decisions, the financial ramifications can also last that long if not accounted for in your budgeting... Learn More Wills and Estates
Disclosure of Gifts
Consequences for the attorney or personal representative for failure to disclose the gift received from the donor and to provide accounting... Learn more What is a Will and Should I Have One?
A will is a legal document that determines how your property will be distributed when you die. All wills must follow the requirements of the Wills Act to be valid... Learn more What is Probate?
Probate is a method of estate administration that allows your debts to be paid and the remainder to be properly transferred to your beneficiaries. It applies to any estate regardless if the individual died with or without a Will... Learn more Criminal Law
Information on Impaired Driving Impaired driving legislation is complex and is one of the very few areas of criminal law where individuals are forced to incriminate themselves... Learn More |
Disclaimer: The information in these articles is meant as general information only. It is not meant to be used as legal advice for specific legal problems. Information is checked for legal accuracy at the time it is posted but may become outdated as laws change.
Ask Us!
Do you have a topic or question you would like to see included on this page? If so, please fill out the form below. If we have enough interest on any given topic we will endeavour to provide some further information about this.
