Can one test for veracity? There are many popular misconceptions of the accurateness of lie detecting methods, such as polygraph testing. What can you do to ascertain if someone is lying ...

The Alberta Wills and Estates Practice Manual is now available for pre-order. Topics address issues in planning for death as well as estate administration: • Drafting wills • Personal directives • ...

The Alberta Law Reform Institute (ALRI) recently published a Perpetuities Law Report for Discussion. This latest Report for Discussion 29 – Perpetuities Law: Abolish or Reform? – addresses complex perpetuities ...

They’re back! Players de Novo is putting on their 11th annual legal community play, and it’s more unique than ever before. On Friday, May 6 at 7:30 PM, head down ...

The Alberta Law Reform Institute (ALRI) gathers law reform suggestions from the public, the government, and the legal profession as part of their review and recommendation process when making suggestions ...

In January, LESA conducted an Estate Administration Fee Survey to better understand how Alberta lawyers set fees in estate administration matters. Thank you to everyone who participated! We are pleased ...

Have you ever wondered where the term “boilerplate” comes from? In today’s blog, LESA’s Distinguished Adviser, the Honourable J.E. Côté, sheds some light on the word’s etymology, explains why you ...

We like to periodically take time out to thank our volunteers by giving them the spotlight, and since it is National Volunteer Week (NVW), we can’t think of a better ...

Do you practice in the area of wills & estates? If so, we encourage you to attend the upcoming Surrogate Practice and Procedure Town Hall Meetings. Members of the bar ...

They say April showers bring May flowers, but the next few weeks are also packed full of interesting events and useful continuing professional development programs. Read today’s blog to find ...