A will is the only way you can leave instructions regarding the distribution of your earthly belongings when you’re gone. Whether your final wishes are respected depends on whether you have a will, what it says, and whether it is worded correctly. A will is a legal document that governs your estate – all of […]
What is an Executor and How Do I Appoint One?
Developing your will can be complicated. Depending on the complexity of your estate, you may spend a lot of time and effort creating a plan for administering your estate according to your wishes and in the best interest of your loved ones. But who will make sure your wishes are followed through after you pass […]
What is a Certificate of Title? And Why Do I Need It?
When you buy or sell a home in Alberta, one of the first things your realtor or lawyer will do is obtain a certificate of title from the Land Titles Office. As one of the most critical documents in any real estate transaction, it’s important to understand the certificate of title: where it comes from, […]
Buying a Condo? What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself
Condominium living provides many amazing benefits: affordability, less maintenance, security, and sometimes even amenities right under your own roof. However, there are aspects of condominium living that you must consider before you dive into residential real estate ownership and more particularly, condo life. For example, shared ownership, governing bylaws, and annual reports. What does this […]
The Consequences of Swearing a False Dower Affidavit
Earlier this year, the courts considered the ramifications of a married person swearing a false affidavit as to their marital status in relation to the transfer of real estate. Joncas v Joncas (2017 ABCA 50) once again sets out the law with respect to dishonest dispositions of property under section 11(1) of the Dower Act. […]
Two Lawyers in Our Firm Named to Executive for Canadian Bar Association
As an example of our strong commitment to pro bono work, giving back to our community and staying on the leading edge of the law, KH/Dunkley Law Group is proud to announce that two lawyers in our firm have been elected as members of the Executive Committee for the Canadian Bar Association – Residential Real Property South […]
Land Titles Fee Increases Cancelled!
Alberta’s new Provincial Government has officially announced that it will cancel the plans of the previous government to increase Land Titles fees. We have had many clients calling our office worried about the proposed fee increases and the impact that these fees would have on the cost of real estate transactions. The fees were set […]
Named as Executor in a Will? Why You May Need a Grant of Probate!
An executor of a deceased person’s estate is responsible to settle the deceased’s affairs and distribute the deceased’s assets in accordance with their will. However, before the executor can distribute the deceased’s property, they may be required to obtain a grant of probate from the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta. Obtaining a grant of […]
Does Your Corporation Have A Minute Book?
All corporations, large or small, should maintain a complete and up-to-date corporate minute book. A corporate minute book contains all of the important records of the corporation relating to directors, shareholders, officers and major corporate decisions. Some of the important corporate documents contained in a corporate minute book include the articles of incorporation, by-laws, share […]
Selling Your Business? Planning Your Exit Strategy Can Impact Your Bottom Line!
Many of our clients work very hard to establish and grow their business, and the sale of their business is often relied upon to fund their retirement or to fund other ventures. What business owners may not realize is that the way in which the sale transaction is structured can greatly impact their net return […]
