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Graeff Estate v Huey, 2020 ABQB 262

Malmberg v Boyd , 2020 ABQB 326

Splett v Splett, 2017 ABQB 658

Rankin v. Alberta Curling Federation Appeals Committee, 2005 ABQB 938

R. v. Salmon, 2018, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench

R. v. Kolesnikov, 2020, Provincial Court of Alberta

R. v. Leblanc, 2020, Provincial Court of Alberta

R v Jissink, 2021 ABQB 102

Splett v Splett, 2020 ABCA 61

County of Vulcan v. Genesis Reciprocal Insurance Exchange, 2020 ABQB 93

Malmberg v Boyd , 2020 ABQB 80

R v Sylvester, 2020 ABPC 12

Deadman v Jager Estate, 2019 ABCA 481

Melin v Melin, 2019 ABQB 241

Jager Estate v. Deadman, 2019 ABCA 99

Hood v South Calgary Community Church, 2019 ABCA 34

Melin v Melin, 2018 ABQB 1056

Estate of Alec Goodzeck, 2018 NWTSC 68

Moore Estate (Re), 2018 ABQB 614

Rodehutskors Estate (Re), 2018 ABQB 562

Birkenbach Estate (Re), 2018 ABQB 538

Edmunds Estate, 2017 ABQB 754

Northcott v Cornerstone United Inc., 2017 ABPC 201

Lindsay Estate (Re), 2017 ABQB 452

Anderson Estate, 2017 ABQB 422

Calder v Alberta, 2017 ABQB 162

Anderson Estate (Re), 2016 ABQB 683

Andrews v. McHale and 1625531 (Gemstone Logistics) , 2016 FC 624

Nelson Estate (Re), 2014 ABQB 765

Nelson Estate (Re), 2014 ABQB 413

Brousseau v. Janz Estate, 2014 ABQB 136

Murphy v. Cahill, 2013 ABQB 335

R. v. Paolinelli, 2012 ABPC 213

Condominium Corporation No. 042 5636 v. Chevillard, 2012 ABQB 131

R. v. Edna Smith, Docket No. 100631498P1, Alta.P.C., per Watson, P.C.J., Alberta Provincial Court

Votour v. Tucker, 2010 ABQB 34

Laasch v. Turenne, 2009 ABQB 267

R. v. Eszczuk, [2009] A.J. No. 1503 (Alta. Q.B.)

Votour v. Tucker, 2009 ABQB 722

Saddleback v. Labine, 2008 ABQB 698

Campbell v. MacKenzie, 2003 ABPC 203

Benefield v. Alberta (Public Trustee), Benefield v. Alberta (Public Trustee), 2001 ABQB 242

April 2021 - 3 min read

Why You Should Avoid Using a Will Kit

Will kits are inexpensive, but that may be their only redeeming quality. It can be very tempting to pick up a $30 fill-in-the-blanks Will kit rather than retaining a lawyer, but before you do, you should consider the risks involved.A Will kit can be pu...

September 3, 2020

Tax Consequences on Emigration from Canada

Presentations

Canadian Bar Association (Alberta), Taxation Non-Specialists Section

The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2021

38 Fielders Recognized

Field Law is pleased to announce that 38 of our lawyers are recognized in their respective practice areas in the 15th edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada. Recognition in Best Lawyers™ is based on peer reviews of ...

May 2020 - 1 min read

Remote Witnessing of Wills, Enduring Power of Attorneys, and Personal Directives Arrives in Alberta

Alberta’s Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General has announced a process for remote witnessing and signing of wills, enduring power of attorneys, and personal directives during this time of public emergency. Temporary amendments have been...

Cybersecurity in the Age of COVID-19 (And Beyond)

Pandemic Liability

The Morning News with Sue Deyell and Andrew Schultz

Legal Report: The Evolution of Medically Assisted Death

Canadian Lawyer

The Liability of Long-Term Care Facilities: COVID-19’s Projected Impact

Canadian Underwriter

Estate lawyers in British Columbia and Alberta Field End of Life Questions About Wills

Canadian Lawyer

Ontario Court to Consider Whether a Will can be Witnessed Online

Privacy + Data Management Considerations for Employers in a Pandemic

During a pandemic it can be difficult to balance employee privacy rights with the need to collect the information required to make critical decisions. Presented by Katrina Haymond and Kelly Nicholson, this webinar will provide employers with informatio...

COVID-19: Force Majeure Clauses in Business Agreements

Learn about force majeure clauses, and why context is important in interpreting how it might apply to your commercial contracts. Presented by Cameron Hughes and Richard Stobbe, this webinar will review the concept of “frustration” of contra...

Your Guide to the Federal COVID-19 Aid Legislation

Bill C-13 today received royal assent, bringing into force many of the initiatives first announced by the federal government on March 18, 2020 in response to the challenges employees and employers are facing due to COVID-19. Part of Bill C-13 brou...

COVID-19: Employment + Immigration Do’s and Don’ts

Learn what employers and employees can and can’t do during the pandemic, and how travel restrictions will affect Canadians. Presented by Christin Elawny and Miranda Sinclair this webinar will discuss up to date information on the ever-evolvi...

Sticky Situation: Sticky Note Will Accepted by Alberta Court

While our office remains open during the escalating global coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Alberta, we have taken steps to minimize the potential impact of the virus in accordance with our firm’s business continuity plan and th...

No Life After Death: Woman Loses Battle to Use Deceased Husband’s Sperm

Surviving spouse loses fight to use reproductive material taken from deceased husband due to lack of consent. In L.T. v D.T. Estate (Re), 2019 BCSC 2130, the BC Supreme Court dealt with a difficult and challenging application advanced by a s...

November 7, 2019

Practical Considerations for the Investment Income Rules for Private Companies

Private companies have seen much newsworthy tax reform in recent years. Changes to the tax rules on investment income earned by Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs) result in various pitfalls where there is more than $50,000 of investment i...

October 17, 2019

Business Succession Planning Webinar

Business succession is a principal and critical component of personal succession for owners of closely held businesses. This is a long-term, complex process that must be managed with a structured approach. Presented by Rob Worthington and J.R. Mac...

September 25, 2019

Practical Considerations for the Investment Income Rules for Private Companies

Private companies have seen much newsworthy tax reform in recent years. Changes to the tax rules on investment income earned by Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs) result in various pitfalls where there is more than $50,000 of investment i...

Estate Planning for Privacy

The Supreme Court of Canada may soon be considering the intersection between estate and privacy law as well as the public policy behind the “open court” principle. The personal representatives of the estates of murdered Canadian billi...

Did You Sell Your Home in 2018? What You Need to Tell the CRA

Real Estate Blog

Probate for Paddington: Michael Bond, CBE (1926-2017)

One year ago, Michael Bond, CBE the creator of the beloved literary character, Paddington Bear, passed away in London, England at age 91. Though I recall seeing snippets of Paddington Bear on the television when I was young, I never actively watched th...

Pay Attention to What You Pay For

It is fairly rare for judges to directly criticize lawyers in written decisions relating to estate matters, at least in my experience. When I do run across it, it sends a strong signal because there is usually an important lesson in the criticism. The ...

A Star Extinguished: Anton Yelchin (1989-2016)

Two years ago to this day, a promising young actor's life was cut short by a tragic accident at his Los Angeles home. Anton Yelchin, age 27, was killed in his driveway when his SUV rolled back and pinned him against his security fence and mailbox. ...

Tips + Resources for Charities and Non-Profits as Estate Beneficiaries

Wills, Estates + Trusts Seminar

Join Field Law’s Wills, Estates + Trusts Group and your colleagues from the non-profit sector for a complimentary lunchtime seminar. This seminar is designed to assist charities and non-profit organizations and their staff with an understanding o...

Mo’ Money, Mo’ Administration

Today marks the 21st anniversary of the death of Christopher Wallace, or probably better known to you as legendary rap artist Notorious BIG or Biggie. Wallace died at the age of 24 after being shot in Los Angeles. The controversy surrounding his death ...

Double Duty: Executors’ Tax Filing Obligations

If you dread doing your own taxes, then think twice about becoming an executor of an estate. One of the core duties of a personal representative is to deal with the deceased’s taxes. In Alberta, the duty is contained right in the Surrogate Rules,...

Neil Kathol on Global News with Nancy Hixt

Legal experts urge caution when posting online about the #MeToo movement