This blog was prepared with the assistance of Jessica Hoskins, summer law student.
On June 11, 2020, the Alberta Legislature introduced Bill 22 which proposes to amend section 71 of the… Read More
The opportunities for taxpayers to put their estates in a better economic position during a financial crisis are few and far between. However, just as a savvy investor will “buy… Read More
Authors: Alain Gaucher, Q.C., Erin Bokshowan, Katrina Wagner
On October 1, 2019, The Intestate Succession Act, 2019 was proclaimed into force. This legislation repeals The Intestate Succession Act, 1996, and makes… Read More
Authors: John Agioritis and Lane Zabolotney
Joint tenancies are popular mechanisms used by testators to reduce the probate fees on their estates and simplify the overall estate administration process. They are attractive… Read More
This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP.
A common intention of a parent’s estate plan is that his/her children… Read More
This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP.
On May 31st, 2016 the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada… Read More
Authors: Garnet Matsuba, Penny Garnsworthy
This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP.
We noted in an earlier post (October… Read More
Authors: Alain Gaucher, Q.C., Erin Smith
This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP.
A major concern for business owners… Read More
Authors: Alain Gaucher, Q.C., Erin Smith
This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP.
A recent case from the Supreme… Read More
This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP.
The 2015 Federal Budget proposes to make capital gains arising from… Read More
