Russ WeningerJun 1, 20202 minMental capacity to do a willIn Alberta, a person’s capacity to do a will, assuming capacity is an issue, is determined after the fact by a court.
Russ WeningerMay 25, 20202 minResponsibilities of executors, attorneys and representativesExecutors, attorneys under enduring powers of attorney, and representatives under personal directives have important responsibilities.
Russ WeningerMay 19, 20202 minDealing with personal remains in a willThere are some practical realities that should be kept in mind when planning your funeral.
Russ WeningerMay 11, 20201 minEstate planning and succession planningIf you’re a business owner, estate planning is important, but another type of planning may also be important -- succession planning.
Russ WeningerMay 6, 20201 minHow to deal with disabled family members in a willIt’s important to be able to properly deal with disabled beneficiaries in a will.
Russ WeningerApr 27, 20202 minChallenging a willThe principle of testamentary freedom isn’t absolute and there are a few different ways that a will can be challenged.
Russ WeningerApr 20, 20201 minWhat's outside of a willWhen doing estate planning, it’s important to be aware of the fact that not every asset will necessarily be dealt with by the will.
Russ WeningerApr 13, 20202 minShould you try to avoid probate?in Alberta, putting a lot of effort into avoiding probate is not necessarily worth the effort.
Russ WeningerApr 6, 20202 minWills from other jurisdictionsIs a will drafted in a foreign jurisdiction recognized in Alberta?
Russ WeningerMar 30, 20203 minWhat if you die from COVID-19 and you don't have a will?Many people are wondering what happens if they pass away without completing a will.
Russ WeningerMar 23, 20204 minAre will kits okay?Many people these days are making use of online legal tools, including will kits.
Russ WeningerMar 16, 20201 minThe basic requirements for a willContrary to popular belief, at least in Alberta, there aren’t a lot of formal requirements for a will to be legally valid.
Russ WeningerMar 10, 20201 minPersonal directivesWhile wills and enduring powers of attorney deal with money and property, personal directives deal with medical issues and quality of life.
Russ WeningerMar 3, 20202 minEnduring powers of attorneyOne of the most important pieces of estate planning is the enduring power of attorney. If you’re doing a will, you should also do an EPA.
Russ WeningerFeb 25, 20202 minWhen to change your willIf you’ve already done a will, you’re ahead of most people in terms of estate planning. However, don’t get too cocky. If it’s been a...
Russ WeningerFeb 19, 20203 minChoosing a guardian for your children in your willThere are a number of things to think about when choosing a guardian for your children in your will. Here are some of the more important...
Russ WeningerFeb 10, 20204 minChoosing an executor for your willChoosing an executor is, for many people, one of the most daunting tasks in preparing a last will and testament. As a result, people...
Russ WeningerFeb 3, 20203 minWhat are you leaving to others in your last will and testament?There are almost infinitely many things that people can give or bequest to others in their wills. But all those possible things that...
Russ WeningerJan 28, 20203 minWhen to do your willEvery adult Canadian should have a will. The question is, when should you get your will done?
Russ WeningerJan 21, 20202 minThe will isn't everythingDon’t get me wrong, the will is an important part of estate planning. However, it isn’t everything.