West Legal

West Legal A Calgary Real Estate Law Firm
YOUR LEGAL COMPASS IN REAL ESTATE
Also specializing in: Wills & Estates, Employment, Corporate & Family Law.

West Legal is a Calgary law firm with expertise in the areas of Real Estate, Wills & Estates, Employment Law, Corporate Law, Family Law, and Civil Litigation. We pride ourselves on taking a people first approach, recognizing there is much more to our clients than the legal issue that brought them to us. We provide our clients with friendly, cost-effective legal advice and solutions, offering flat-rate fees whenever possible.

06/18/2026

🏡 What the FAQ?

Title Insurance. RPR. Compliance.

Real estate comes with a lot of terminology. Fortunately, that’s what we’re here for.

Yesterday, Angela Yee-Hamshaw took the virtual stage with LESA Faculty to educate fellow legal professionals on intestat...
06/10/2026

Yesterday, Angela Yee-Hamshaw took the virtual stage with LESA Faculty to educate fellow legal professionals on intestate estates.

Having lawyers teach other lawyers says everything about the level of expertise she brings to West Legal. ✨

Last week, our Senior Wills & Estates Counsel, Angela Yee-Hamshaw, hosted an informative Q&A session for individuals who...
06/10/2026

Last week, our Senior Wills & Estates Counsel, Angela Yee-Hamshaw, hosted an informative Q&A session for individuals who are, or may one day become, executors under a will.

From probate and executor responsibilities to trusts, vulnerable beneficiaries, and tax-efficient estate planning, Angela shared practical guidance to help attendees feel more confident navigating an often overwhelming role.

We’re incredibly proud of Angela’s commitment to educating and supporting our community. Her ability to turn complex legal concepts into clear, approachable advice is what makes her such a trusted advocate for families planning for the future.

Thank you to everyone who attended and brought such thoughtful questions to the discussion. 💙

There is no better compliment than hearing that we helped make a stressful situation feel manageable.Real estate transac...
06/08/2026

There is no better compliment than hearing that we helped make a stressful situation feel manageable.

Real estate transactions don’t always go according to plan. When challenges arise, our goal is to provide clear guidance, practical solutions, and a steady hand throughout the process.

A huge thank you to one of our trusted realtors for taking the time to share their experience, and to Sabrina for continuing to provide exceptional service to our clients and referral partners every day.

We are grateful for the trust our clients place in us.

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06/04/2026

Ever since Finn went viral internally at West Legal, he’s become impossible to work with.

Demands treats before meetings.
Won’t acknowledge anyone without eye contact.
Asked for his own assistant this morning. 🕶️🐾

Fortunately for our clients, his legal team remains humble, hardworking, and available for all your legal needs.

06/03/2026

The team behind the transactions ✨

Meet our amazing real estate paralegal team at West Legal — keeping deals moving, clients supported, and the chaos under control every single day. 💙

We truly couldn’t do it without them 👏🏻

❓ What the FAQ: I'm a Canadian citizen living abroad. Why is my lawyer holding back part of my home sale proceeds?✅️ Bec...
05/28/2026

❓ What the FAQ: I'm a Canadian citizen living abroad. Why is my lawyer holding back part of my home sale proceeds?
✅️ Because for tax purposes, citizenship and residency aren't the same thing.

If you're considered a non-resident of Canada when selling Canadian real estate, the law may require a significant portion of the sale price to be held back until the Canada Revenue Agency confirms any taxes owing. In some cases, that holdback can be much larger than sellers expect because it's based on the sale price, not what you actually pocket after paying your mortgage and closing costs.

The good news? The holdback isn't necessarily the final tax bill. It's essentially security for the CRA while the required paperwork is completed.

This issue can create major surprises at closing if it's discovered late in the process, which is why it's important to discuss your residency status with your lawyer as early as possible.

Want the full breakdown? Check out our latest article on Canadian non-residency withholding requirements:
🔗 west-legal.ca/real-estate-law/canadian-non-residency-withholding-requirements/

BIG NEWS at West Legal! 🚨Please join us in welcoming Gina Ross to West Legal as Senior Employment Counsel.With Gina join...
05/19/2026

BIG NEWS at West Legal! 🚨

Please join us in welcoming Gina Ross to West Legal as Senior Employment Counsel.

With Gina joining forces with Kim Nutz, Senior Employment Counsel and Director of HR, West Legal now has one of the most experienced and dynamic employment law teams in Alberta.

Gina brings decades of high-level experience advising on sophisticated employment matters, including executive workplace issues, employment aspects of major corporate transactions, fiduciary obligations, workplace investigations, and strategic employer counsel.

Kim has built a reputation for practical, people-first employment law guidance for both employers and employees, backed by more than 25 years of experience in labour, employment, OHS, and litigation matters.

Together, Gina and Kim bring an incredible depth of experience, strategy, and advocacy to the West Legal team.

At West Legal, we are continuing to grow intentionally: building a firm that combines exceptional legal talent with practical advice, strong relationships, and fearless advocacy.

We are thrilled to have Gina join us.

05/15/2026

Trade show days are the best days! Thanks for having us

There’s nothing better than helping great people navigate big milestones with a little less stress and a lot more confid...
05/06/2026

There’s nothing better than helping great people navigate big milestones with a little less stress and a lot more confidence.

Buying or selling a home can feel overwhelming, which is why our team works hard to make the process as smooth, transparent and approachable as possible from start to finish.

Thank you for trusting us with such important moments. And thank you for the kind words — they truly mean the world to our team. ❤️

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Suite 1200, 10201 Southport Road SW
Calgary, AB
T2W4X9

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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