A lighthearted twist on a serious topic, here are five excuses, together with rebuttal, for you to share with colleagues and clients or consider in your own situation. This article first appeared in the Centre for Public Legal Education's LawNow Magazine Vol 42-1: Wills and Estates.

Leaving a legacy is no simple matter. Planning ahead is the best way to ensure that you maximize the benefit to your families and loved ones even after you’ve kicked the bucket. A series of articles that provide information on wills and estates planning.

This resource discusses what happens to your estate if you die without a will. A will is a document that says how you wish property to be divided after your death. In Alberta, if you die without a will or if you leave property that is not disposed of by will, the Wills and Succession Act determines what will happen to your property.

This onine resource prepared by Calgary Legal Guidance discusses the requirements for making a will valid in Alberta.

This online resource from Calgary Legal Guidance discusses Enduring Powers of Attorney in Alberta. An Enduring Power of Attorney should be prepared ahead of time before you suffer mental incapacity or illness which renders you unable to make sound decisions about your money and business matters. By an Enduring Power of Attorney, you appoint someone you trust to make decisions for you at a future time when you no longer have the capacity to make your own decisions.

This online resource from Calgary Legal Guidance discusses Powers of Attorney in Alberta. A Power of Attorney gives someone authority to handle your financial and estate matters. It is a written document that says someone else, your agent, can step into your shoes and act with the same authority as you have in looking after your finances and estate.

This information is intended as a general guide to some of the regulations under the Provincial Parks Act and a variety of other provincial and federal legislation that apply to recreational activities in Alberta's provincial parks and recreation areas. Topics covered include: boating, camping, hunting and fishing, permits, firearms, to name just a few.

Information page which explains how to use a personal directive to name someone to make personal decisions for you are incapable due to illness or injury. Links to a form, information on how to register your directive and where you can get help to complete the process. Instruction sheet for Personal Directive form: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/opgt-form-personal-directives-form-opg5521a.pdf

Information page which explains how to use a personal directive to name someone to make personal decisions for you are incapable due to illness or injury. Links to form, information on how to register your directive and where you can get help to complete the process.

This article outlines the 4 main steps to consider when deciding to start a business in Alberta. This article was first published in LawNow magazines issue - Law for Entrepreneurs. Other topics covered in this issue include: entrepreneurship and taxes, ten most common mistakes made when launching a new business, and how to deal with bankruptcy as a small business owner.