Wills & Estates Fees in Calgary

Your Guide to Wills and Estates Planning

At KH | Dunkley Law Group, we believe transparency and predictability are key to your legal experience at our firm.

A will isn’t just for you. It’s for the people you leave behind. That is why we offer flat-rate fees for our estate planning packages. 

Our flat-rate fees listed below include our professional legal fees, all standard disbursements and office costs, so there are no surprise charges for things like photocopies, postage, file storage, administration, or software licenses.

What Is Included in Our Flat Rate Fees

Our flat rate legal fees listed above for the standard estate planning package include:

• Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney, and Personal Directive Information questionnaire to help turn your mind to the issues you need to consider
• A pre-drafting one-hour meeting to go over your questionnaires
• Drafting of documents with one set of changes
• A signing meeting to review and sign the documents
• Storage of electronic copies of the documents

Please Note: Prices are subject to change without notice.

What Is Not Included in Our Flat Rate Fees

To be fully transparent and to avoid surprises, below is a list of the more common items that are not part of what we consider to be part of our standard estate planning package, and therefore are subject to an additional charge:

• Corporate Trustees
• Multiple drafts of the documents
• Additional appointments and phone calls
• Out of Office signings

Please contact us for more information on any applicable costs.

How It Works

• Step 1: The Intake – You complete a simple questionnaire to help us understand your family, assets, and goals.
• Step 2: The Strategy – You’ll meet with your lawyer to review your form, ask questions, and refine your plan.
• Step 3: The Blueprint – Send in your retainer. We draft your custom legal documents. You review them to ensure every detail is perfect.
• Step 4: The Execution – A formal signing session with your lawyer.
• Step 5: The Safe Keep – You take the originals; we keep a digital backup. Your legacy is now officially secure.

Estate Administration After Death

Probate: Professional Support When You Need It Most

Losing a loved one is difficult enough without the burden of legal paperwork. In Alberta, most estates involving real estate or significant assets require a Grant of Probate before the executor can distribute the inheritance.

Our team handles applications to the Alberta Court of King’s Bench so you can focus on your family. Whether you are a local executor or live outside the province and need to probate a will in Alberta, we offer a streamlined, flat-rate process to efficiently settle the estate.

Dealing with an Estate Without a Will (Letters of Administration)

If a family member has passed away without a will, the law determines who can manage the estate and who will inherit the assets. This is known as Intestacy. To gain legal authority to act, you must apply for Letters of Administration.

We help Alberta families navigate the Wills and Succession Act to ensure the right person is appointed and the estate is protected. If you aren’t sure where to start, we can clarify your rights and guide you through the court process.

***CLIENTS ARE TO CONTACT OUR OFFICE TO GET A QUOTE ON FEES FOR THE ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

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