News from the Weninger Zhang Law Firm

In Alberta, a person’s capacity to do a will, assuming capacity is an issue, is determined after the fact by a court.

Executors, attorneys under enduring powers of attorney, and representatives under personal directives have important responsibilities.

There are some practical realities that should be kept in mind when planning your funeral.

If you’re a business owner, estate planning is important, but another type of planning may also be important -- succession planning.

It’s important to be able to properly deal with disabled beneficiaries in a will.

The principle of testamentary freedom isn’t absolute and there are a few different ways that a will can be challenged.

When doing estate planning, it’s important to be aware of the fact that not every asset will necessarily be dealt with by the will.

in Alberta, putting a lot of effort into avoiding probate is not necessarily worth the effort.

Is a will drafted in a foreign jurisdiction recognized in Alberta?

Many people are wondering what happens if they pass away without completing a will.

Many people these days are making use of online legal tools, including will kits.

Contrary to popular belief, at least in Alberta, there aren’t a lot of formal requirements for a will to be legally valid.

While wills and enduring powers of attorney deal with money and property, personal directives deal with medical issues and quality of life.

One 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.

If 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 whil...

There 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 ...

Choosing an executor is, for many people, one of the most daunting tasks in preparing a last will and testament. As a result, people ofte...

There are almost infinitely many things that people can give or bequest to others in their wills. But all those possible things that peop...

Every adult Canadian should have a will. The question is, when should you get your will done?

Don’t get me wrong, the will is an important part of estate planning. However, it isn’t everything.