Stewart and Stewart Legal Services

01/15/2022

Check off a New Year's Resolution today. From January 15, 2022 to February 15, 2022 we are offering our New Wills Package for a couple at a reduced rate.

Give Charles a call or send him an email.

12/23/2021

We hope that you and your families have a wonderful holiday season. Our office hours will be: Dec 24 - Closed Dec 27 - Closed Dec 28 - Closed Dec 29 - 8am - 4pm Dec 30 - 8am - 4pm Dec 31 - 8am - 12pm Please feel free to reach out to us if you need any help.

01/08/2019

Has everyone taken their Wills, Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives out for an annual review? It's worth doing if only to be assured that all is as it should be :)

If you aren't sure if a change is needed, please don't hesitate to call us and we can help you determine if an update is necessary.

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12/17/2018

Is it time for an update? Read my latest post about reviewing your estate planning documents to ensure that they are up to date.
https://stewartandstewart.ca/blog/

12/17/2018

When was the last time you reviewed your Will, Enduring Power of Attorney, or Personal Directive? Last week/last year/ten years ago??? With every client I see to prepare Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Personal Directives, I give this piece advice: On January 1 of each and every year, you should take out your Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Personal Directive, and read them over to make sure everything is still as you would like it to be. [ 210 more words ]

When was the last time you reviewed your Will, Enduring Power of Attorney, or Personal Directive? Last week/last year/ten years ago??? With every client I see to prepare Wills, Enduring Powers of A…

12/11/2018

A great article from a great insurance adviser:

With the year-end fast approaching, the story about Johnny Depp (and other celebrities with Estate planning woes), act as a cautionary tale for the average Canadian. Actor Johnny Depp, best-known for his roles in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, made a reported $650 million USD and fi...

09/18/2018

Latest blog post :) Enjoy.

What is a Real Property Report and why should it be important to you? If you are buying or selling a detached home in Alberta, you will likely hear your realtor talk about a ‘real property re…

09/18/2018

What is a Real Property Report and why should it be important to you? If you are buying or selling a detached home in Alberta, you will likely hear your realtor talk about a 'real property report' or what is sometimes simply called, an 'RPR'. A clause in the standard Alberta Residential Purchase Contract states that: "Closing documents will include an RPR showing the current improvements on the Property according to the Alberta Land Surveyor's Association Manual of Standard Practice, with evidence of municipal compliance or non-conformance and confirming the seller's warranties about the land and buildings[...]The buyer or buyer's lawyer must have a reasonable time to review the RPR prior to submitting the transfer documents to the Land Titles Office." [ 452 more words ]

What is a Real Property Report and why should it be important to you? If you are buying or selling a detached home in Alberta, you will likely hear your realtor talk about a ‘real property re…

07/10/2018

I'm so pleased to announce that I have been elected to act as the Communications Officer for the National Wills, Estates and Trusts Section of the Canadian Bar Association. It means so much to me that I will be able to have a positive role in the continued success of this amazing organization! I hope this will be an opportunity to contribute my knowledge base and creative thinking to the National Section and I am really looking forward to all the new people I will have the privilege of meeting and learning from. Wish me luck on this new and exciting adventure!

I’m so pleased to announce that I have been elected to act as the Communications Officer for the National Wills, Estates and Trusts Section of the Canadian Bar Association. It means so much t…

06/12/2018

If you are reading this article you are perhaps thinking of buying a house or perhaps you already have, in which case, congratulations! Buying a home is an exciting time full of promise. Sometimes,…

06/12/2018

If you are reading this article you are perhaps thinking of buying a house or perhaps you already have, in which case, congratulations! Buying a home is an exciting time full of promise. Sometimes, it can also be a stressful situation. Hopefully by taking you through the process a little bit, you will know what to expect and this may help reduce any stress. [ 935 more words ]

If you are reading this article you are perhaps thinking of buying a house or perhaps you already have, in which case, congratulations! Buying a home is an exciting time full of promise. Sometimes,…

06/06/2018

The Other Side of the Coin There are two other documents that I typically recommend when I meet with a client to prepare a Will. These documents are the Enduring Power of Attorney and Personal Directive (sometimes also called a ‘living will’). These documents are arguably more important than a Will in that they dictate who has the authority to make decisions regarding your personal and financial care while you are still alive while a Will doesn’t take effect until after you die. [ 479 more words ]

The Other Side of the Coin There are two other documents that I typically recommend when I meet with a client to prepare a Will. These documents are the Enduring Power of Attorney and Personal Dire…