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photo of an adult interdependent couple, holding hands, now to have the same rights to property as a common law couple that a married couple would have

Family Property Act: Property Division Changes Coming in January 2020

There is new Family Law legislation coming into effect on January 1, 2020, called the Family Property Act. The goal of the new legislation is to allow couples who are not legally married to share in the same property division scheme as married couples.

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photo of a vacation home in British Columbia, an out of province asset for an Alberta family working on their will with an Edmonton wills & estates lawyer

How to Avoid Issues with Your Will When You Have Foreign Assets (assets outside of Alberta)

There are jurisdiction-specific rules that govern how foreign and out-of-province assets are to be handled. For this reason, contacting a lawyer or accounting professional in the jurisdiction where the assets are located is highly advisable.

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I have been injured in a motor vehicle accident and I cannot work. How can I claim for lost wages?

We understand that your bills don’t stop just because you have been in an accident as a result of someone else’s negligence. Ultimately, the party responsible for your accident may have to pay your net wages through their insurance coverage for your claim. We want you to know that you have options if you have lost wages due to a motor vehicle accident.

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