October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024Categories Business & Agri-BusinessEstate PlanningLegal ArticlesHold on to my CompanyThe tv show Seinfeld was a must watch when I was in my 20’s. In 1 episode George made up the name […]
June 26, 2024 June 26, 2024Categories Estate PlanningEstate Planning ZenSo far in my life, no one has mistaken me for a yoga instructor. I have participated in yoga classes, I own […]
March 26, 2024 March 26, 2024Categories Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningFamily LawLegal ArticlesFormal Reading of the Will – Communication Tips for Personal RepresentativesYou can probably picture the scene from a movie or TV show: a dimly lit room, large round table, with grieving family […]
November 8, 2023 November 8, 2023Categories Estate PlanningLegal ArticlesStranger GiftsWith Christmas coming I am reminded of some of the more unusual gifts I have given, or received over the years at […]
February 4, 2022 February 4, 2022Categories Estate PlanningLegal ArticlesPet Legacy Clauses “And to my loyal dog Oakley, I leave…” While I have been a practicing lawyer in Medicine Hat since 1994, I have […]
May 19, 2020 May 19, 2020Categories Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningLegal ArticlesSigning Your Will in a Pandemic WorldThe Covid19 virus has led to many changes in our world. Physical distancing, self isolation, increased promotion of on-line purchasing and curb […]
August 14, 2019 August 14, 2019Categories Estate PlanningLegal ArticlesDude, where’s your Will?If you have a lawyer, accountant and financial planner, you will have been reminded about the importance of having a written will. […]
June 12, 2019 June 12, 2019Categories Estate PlanningFamily LawLegal ArticlesFamily Business and Personal Estate PlanningMedicine Hat and area have many family businesses, especially in the agricultural industry. Family businesses present unique challenges when it comes to […]
January 16, 2019 January 16, 2019Categories Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningLegal ArticlesI’ve been named a Personal Representative: what do I do?A Personal Representative (a.k.a. Executor or Administrator) is a person or Corporation named in a Will to manage and administer the deceased’s […]
August 16, 2018 August 16, 2018Categories Estate PlanningLegal ArticlesStraight from the Heart: Organ Donation and Personal DirectivesIn light of recent events, there has been a noted increase in the amount of Albertans who are interested in having their […]