How can I ensure my Will is valid? There are three kinds of Wills, each with separate requirements to ensure validity: What is the effect of a Will that is not valid or only partially valid? What happens if I get married, separated, or divorced after I execute a Will? …
FAQs: Wills and Estates ▸How can I ensure my Will is valid?There are three kinds of Wills, each with separate requirements to ensure validity. Holographic Wills are written entirely in the hand of the Testator and signed at the bottom of the Will. Though Holographic Wills were quite common in …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, July 26, 2015. When a relationship that produces children comes to an end, in addition to dividing assets, child custody and support must be worked out as well. This is true whether the couple …
When separated spouses in Alberta can’t agree on who will stay in the family home, it may be necessary for one spouse to apply for exclusive possession of the property. Under the Alberta Matrimonial Property Act, now known as the Family Property Act, this kind of application is filed in …
Alberta’s Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines offer formulas for deciding the amount and duration of spousal support to be paid following a divorce. However, using the guidelines to calculate spousal support can lead to a variety of potential payment amounts. Even with these guidelines, the determination of spousal support can be …
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, September 20, 2013. One group of individuals in Alberta with a high divorce rate is baby boomers who are approaching their retirement years. Whether a spouse decides they want a younger partner or whether the couple ends …
