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If you are a pet owner, you probably think of your furry companion as part of your family. You love them, care for them, and provide for their needs. But have you ever wondered what would happen to your pet if you passed away before them? Who would take care

As parents, we do our best to plan and prepare for our kids’ future. We’ll select the best schools, set aside savings for college, or even purchase life insurance. But what if you were to pass away unexpectedly? Having a Will in place allows you to decide the important things

When you think about buying a new home, hiring a real estate lawyer probably isn’t one of the first things that comes to mind. But it’s something you’ll inevitably need to do. You may be wondering at what stage you need a lawyer, how much it will cost, and more.

So much goes into buying a new home… years of saving, planning, and Pinterest boards. When the time comes to purchase a new home, knowing how best to prepare and what to expect can help to reduce a lot of stress. If you’re planning on purchasing a home in Alberta,

We’ll meticulously plan the details of our wedding day or our next vacation but, when it comes to end-of-life planning, many people put off writing a Will for years or even decades. And we get it—life gets busy. It’s easy to tell yourself you’ll “do it eventually.” For married couples,

If done right, yes. In Alberta, there are a few ways to go about creating a Will. These include handwritten (AKA holographic) Wills, online or paper do-it-yourself kits, or enlisting a Wills & Estates lawyer. While not all provinces or territories across Canada recognize handwritten Wills, the province of Alberta

Buying a home. After going on a lot of dates (or a few) with your real estate agent to find that perfect home, you’ve finally found “the one!” You feel giddy– and suddenly very, very responsible. After all, this isn’t Monopoly property anymore. Before you know it, your mortgage lender

This is a great question, and it’s one we get asked all the time here at Litco Law. Before we get into the nitty gritty, it might help you to know that Alberta’s Courts use the term ‘Personal Representative’ instead of ‘executor.’ A Personal Representative is responsible for managing and