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UPDATED: Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 26, 2020

Much of the work done with lawyers these days can be accomplished by phone or e-mail. Estate planning can be a bit more challenging during quarantine or self-isolation due to the requirement for witnesses on estate planning documents. However, the Alberta government has recently issued a Ministerial Order that will allow lawyers to fulfill witnessing requirements for estate planning documents without meeting with you in person. We have Edmonton Wills and Estate lawyers to assist you in putting in place

Separating Unmarried Couples and the Family Home in Alberta – the Family Property Act and the Dower Act

May 21, 2020

In Alberta, adult interdependent partners, or to use a phrase people are more familiar with, “common law” couples, now have similar protections to married couples when it comes to property division when their relationship breaks down. These are generally couples who have lived together in a “relationship of interdependence” for at least three years, or for a shorter period of time if they have children together, or couples who have chosen to sign an “adult interdependent partner agreement”. On January

NOTICE RE CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE

May 7, 2020

McCuaig Desrochers LLP continues to monitor the changing guidelines in respect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We remain committed to serving our clients and keeping our employees safe during this challenging time. We continue to meet our responsibility to staff, their families, our clients, and our community and have implemented numerous precautionary measures. Our office remains open for business; however, for the safety of our staff and clients alike, we are not permitting clients to attend at our premises at

Alberta Family Courts Weighing in on COVID-19 Parenting Matters

May 4, 2020

Alberta now has its own written Court decision for emergency parenting applications. In SAS v. LMS, 2020 ABQB 287, the father of two children applied to have the current parenting arrangement enforced after the children’s mother informed him that their children would be staying with her due to her concerns with his conduct during the current COVID-19 environment. While the Alberta Courts are still only hearing emergency or urgent matters, which require special permission from the Court to be heard,

Employment and Layoff Issues Related to COVID-19

April 13, 2020

The Employment Law Practice Group at McCuaig Desrochers LLP recognizes that many employers are currently being forced to make difficult staffing decisions, and likely have questions regarding the potential legal implications of those decisions. In this update, we outline a few of the options available to employers. Please note that this document is intended to be an outline of information only, and is not legal advice. Every employment situation is unique and it is impossible to provide one-size-fits-all advice. If

Where There’s A Will

April 8, 2020

It is timely to post a 2019 Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation where our very own Mike Simons

Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 6, 2020

Estate Planning during Quarantine or Self-Isolation due to COVID-19 or Corona Virus. Much of the work done with lawyers these days

Claims after Fatal Injuries

April 6, 2020

What if one of my family members was killed in an accident? The loss of a loved one or family member is

Agri-Food Immigration Pilot Program for Permanent Residence

April 6, 2020

Temporary foreign workers working in Canada’s Agri-Food Sector play an important role in maintaining the country’s food security. In recognizing that reality, the federal government has designed a pilot program for agricultural and agri-food workers to become permanent residents to Canada. The Government of Canada has indicated that this new pilot program is designed to: help address the labour needs of the Canadian agri-food sector; and attract experienced, non-seasonal workers who can settle in Canada permanently. The opening of this

COVID-19 and Parenting or Custody Concerns

March 31, 2020

The Alberta Courts are currently responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and doing their best to

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UPDATED: Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Separating Unmarried Couples and the Family Home in Alberta – the Family Property Act and the Dower Act

NOTICE RE CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE

Alberta Family Courts Weighing in on COVID-19 Parenting Matters

Employment and Layoff Issues Related to COVID-19

Where There’s A Will

Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Claims after Fatal Injuries

Agri-Food Immigration Pilot Program for Permanent Residence

COVID-19 and Parenting or Custody Concerns

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