Last Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives

We understand that estate planning is a personal matter which presents different issues and challenges for each person. We are here to give you peace of mind. Our team can help you prepare an individualized estate plan to safeguard the future of your family and have your wishes followed through the preparation of a Last Will. We can also help you re-evaluate your existing estate plan following a significant life change such as a marriage, divorce, birth of a child, death of a family member, beneficiary or trustee, or if the size of your estate changes significantly.

Enduring Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives allow you to prepare for physical or mental incapacity. An Enduring Power of Attorney allows you to appoint a specific person to act on your behalf in relation to your financial matters but only in the event that you become mentally incompetent. There are different types of Powers of Attorney, please contact our office to learn more.  Often referred to as "living will", a Personal Directive allows you to appoint an Agent to make important personal decisions as to your physical well being in the event of incapacity. 

We provide Last Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives as a package. Please contact our office at (403) 228-1515 or via email: office@crossfieldlaw.com to learn more or to discuss your estate planning needs.   

To assist you with creating your estate plan and drafting your Last Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Personal Directive, please use our Estate Planning Checklist. You can download it HERE.  Once completed, please forward the same to Shelby Allen via email at shelby@crossfieldlaw.com.

Estates

Acting as an Executor, Administrator, or Trustee of an estate is a serious and often onerous responsibility. We understand that the obligations of these respective roles can be a time consuming endeavor. We ensure that our clients fully comprehend their role and obligations, and most importantly, that they understand and carry out the fiduciary duties required of them by Alberta Law. Our team will guide you through the process of administering an estate, answer any questions you may have, and endeavor to help you navigate this difficult time as smoothly as possible for you and your family.

In the event of a disagreement or should your matter become contentious, we can assist you in resolving your issue through negotiation, or if necessary, through the litigation process or through court applications. We will help you work through and effectively resolve your situation. Please contact our Wills and Estate Paralegal, Shelby Allen at (403) 228-1515 ext. 221 or via email: shelby@crossfieldlaw.com to discuss your estate matter. 

To assist you with gathering the information required to make an Application for a Grant of Probate or Administration, please use our Estate Checklist. You can download it HERE.  Once completed, please forward the same to Shelby Allen via email at shelby@crossfieldlaw.com.

Estate services offered:

Obtaining a Grant of Probate

Obtaining a Grant of Administration

Administration and Disbursement of Estate

Estate Accounting

Obtaining Releases from Beneficiaries

Winding up the Estate

Estate Litigation