Get Your Wills & Estates Paperwork Done Thoroughly with an Experienced Edmonton Lawyer By Your Side
Life is often unpredictable and we don’t know how the future will unfold. Regardless of your age and which stage of life you’re in, it is important to consider estate planning. This includes having an up-to-date will that ensures the proper handling of your assets and affairs in accordance with your wishes.
A will is a legal document that provides instructions on how you want your assets distributed upon your death. This will give you the opportunity to divide your worldly possessions among your loved ones. Without a will, your assets may not be distributed the way you intended and your well wishes may go ignored. Here, at Coulter Dalton Wolanski LLP, we know how important it is to write your will with the guidance of a knowledgeable wills and estate lawyer as the laws in Edmonton are complex— especially when there are high-value assets involved. Our law office can help you ensure that your estate is planned as cleanly as possible.
Our team of estate lawyers in Edmonton knows the intricacies of estate law and they have acted as executors and administrators, and are still continuing to do so. We invite you, should the need arise, to contact us for a consultation with regards to your estate planning and administration.
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Have you ever thought about what would happen if you become physically incapacitated? Who will you trust to take charge of your healthcare decisions or finances? Apart from drafting and updating your will, we also strongly recommend having an Enduring Power of Attorney and a Personal Directive for these types of situations. Preparing these documents will resolve any issues that may arise from unforeseen disabilities in advance. If done while in a good mental and physical state, you avoid the hassle of court applications and extra financial costs. Estate planning is beneficial for all parties involved. Let our highly qualified team help you start the process of planning for your wills and estates.
We can help you format a wide variety of legal documents including the following:
- Wills
- Enduring Power of Attorney
- General Power of Attorney
- Personal Directive
- Revisions to any of the above documents
- Client Reviews
- Service Regions
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are several benefits to drafting a will and keeping it up-to-date, such as
- Full control over how your assets are distributed
- Appointing a guardian for children under your care
- Appointing a legal executor to take charge of administering your estate
- Access to sensitive information from important institutions, such as banks
- Reducing time and costs
If you are considering drafting a will, we can help you! Contact an estates lawyer at Coulter Dalton Wolanski LLP for more information or to set up an appointment.
Anyone who is over the age of 18 can benefit from writing a will. This is also especially important for people who own a property, have a family, are divorced, or are suffering from an illness or injury. Life is often unpredictable and being prepared with a will can help make the process easier for your loved ones. Having someone knowledgeable in estate law that can guide you every step of the way is recommended, as the writing process can be complicated due to the provincial laws that rule them.
One can definitely write a will by themselves, but think twice before you do! Wills have to be as specific as can be as they concern the distribution of your wealth and estate. It is better to seek the guidance of a wills and estates lawyer as they are familiar with the intricacies of Alberta wills & estate laws.
An Enduring Power of Attorney, or EPA, is a legal document that assigns a representative who will make the decisions regarding your financial affairs in the event of incapacitation. Also called a “Springing Power of Attorney”, it is only valid when executed properly and is in written form. Our law office can guide you through the process of making an EPA. Call us now for more information on estate planning in Edmonton!
A personal directive is a legal document that designates a representative responsible for making decisions about your health and wellbeing in the event that you become incapable of making these decisions yourself. These documents should be in the written form and properly witnessed or notarized. Coulter Dalton Wolanski LLP can help you draft and create an estate plan, which includes your will, EPA, and PD. Contact our highly qualified and experienced Edmonton legal team to help get you started!