McLeod Law

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The convenience of two offices (downtown and south Calgary) makes it easier to meet with your lawyers.

Calgary South

300, 14505 Bannister Road SE
Calgary, AB T2X 3J3

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Calgary Downtown

Manulife Place
500, 707 - 5 Street SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1V8

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Aaron Bickman

TEP, KC

Partner

403.225.8644

OFFICE: Downtown

Assistant

Connor Yee

403.254.3858

Education

  • 2018 Executive Certificate in Conflict Management, University of Windsor Faculty of Law
  • 2017 Advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution, University of Windsor Faculty of Law
  • 2003 University of Manitoba, LLB
  • 1998 University of Calgary, BA

Admissions

  • 2004 Alberta

Experience

Aaron has been a partner at McLeod Law since 2013. Clients rely on him to help them navigate complex and stressful life-cycle issues. The diversity of his experience helps him understand his clients’ needs and give complete advice and comprehensive solutions.

  • Represents clients at the Alberta Court of King's Bench for various estate, Represented Adult, and civil litigation matters.
  • Preparation of wills, enduring powers of attorney, and personal directives.
  • Preparation of all documentation required for the administration and probate of estates.
  • Preparation of all documentation required in Represented Adult matters.
  • Preparation of documentation required in corporate transactions.
  • Advising and drafting Trusts and advising Trustees on Trust Administration
Recognition

HONOURS & AWARDS

  • Appointed King’s Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, 2024
  • Aaron is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada for work in Trusts and Estates (2022-2024).
  • Aaron comes highly recommended by clients, giving him a 5 out of 5 ("Gold" rating) by Martindale-Hubbell.
  • University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law
    • Frank Billinkoff Prize for top standing in wills and succession
    • Jane Evans QC Prize for demonstrated excellence in property, trusts, and wills and succession

PUBLICATIONS

Memberships
  • Law Society of Alberta
  • Calgary Bar Association
    • President 
  • Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
    • Trust and Estate Planner (TEP) designation, (2016-Present)
Community
  • Alberta Surrogate Rules Advisory Committee
  • STEP Canada
    • STEP Inside Editorial Board, 2021-present
  • Jewish National Fund of Canada
    • Board Member, Calgary Board of Directors, 2012-2019
    • President, Calgary Board of Directors, 2013-2016
    • Board Member, National Board of Directors, 2014-2017
  • Pro Bono Law Alberta, King’s Bench Amicus Court Assistance Program
    • Volunteer
  • Canadian Bar Association (Alberta South)
    • Provincial Council (former)
    • Alberta Law Conference Committee, 2012, 2014, 2016
    • Law Day Calgary Committee co-chair, 2009, 2010, 2012
    • Law Day Calgary Volunteer, 2008-2015
  • Canadian Bar Association (Alberta South) Wills & Trusts Section
    • Former Co-Chair and Executive Member
    • Wills and Succession Act Committee co-chair
  • Canadian Bar Association (Alberta South), Residential Real Estate Section
    • Former Chair and Executive Member
  • Legal Archives Society of Alberta
    • Board of Directors, 2015-Present 
  • Calgary Surrogate Court Roundtable
    • Participant in surrogate process review, 2017-2020
  • Alberta Justice, Wills and Estates
    • "Technical Discussions" with specialists regarding the proposed amendments to the Matrimonial Property Act contained within the Wills and Succession Act, May 2012
  • Consultation with the Office of the Public Trustee for the Province of Alberta
    • On a committee including the Public Trustee for the Province of Alberta and senior wills and estates practitioners regarding the implementation of the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and regulations, May 2009
Teaching Roles & Speaking Engagements

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS


SPEAKER

Estate Planning During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Beth Tzedec Synagogue, Hazak group, June 2020 


SPEAKER

"Honing the Solicitors' Spidey Sense" - Red Flags in Drafting Wills Related to Family Maintenance and Support Applications

Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA), November 2019 (Calgary), November 2019 (Edmonton) 


SPEAKER

Solicitor Potpourri: Estate Planning Practice Tips

Canadian Bar Association (Alberta South), Wills and Trusts Section, April 2019


SPEAKER

Advanced Estate Administration

Legal Education Society of Alberta, May 2018, November 2018, 2016 (Note taker)


SPEAKER

Wills and Estates Practice Fundamentals

Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education, October 2014, November 2016, November 2017, March 2018


SPEAKER

Wills and Estates Case Update

Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners, Calgary Chapter, January 2018


SPEAKER

“Limited Grants - What's The Rush?”

Canadian Bar Association (Alberta South), Residential Real Property Section, November 2017


SPEAKER

Estate Planning

Friends of Fish Creek, October 2017


SPEAKER

Planning for Incapacity

Retired Teachers Association of Alberta, April 2017


SPEAKER

Obligations of an Executor/Trustee/Attorney to Properly Account: Beyond the Basics & Tales from the Trenches

Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners, Calgary Chapter, October 2016


SPEAKER

Personal Planning

University of Alberta, October 2016


SPEAKER

Wills 101

Beth Tzedec Synagogue, Hazak group, October 2016


CHAIR

Wills and Estates for Legal Support Staff

Legal Education Society of Alberta, September and October 2012


SPEAKER

Real Estate Boot Camp

Legal Education Society of Alberta, November and December 2009


TEACHING ROLES

DEVELOPED COURSE MATERIAL

Alberta Wills and Estates Practice Manual

Legal Education Society of Alberta, July 2023


DEVELOPED COURSE MATERIAL

Alberta Wills and Estates Practice Manual

Legal Education Society of Alberta, April 2019


DEVELOPED COURSE MATERIAL

Alberta Estate Administration Manual

Legal Education Society of Alberta, 2015-2016


EDITOR

Tables of National Concordance, Alberta material

Canadian Bar Association Wills and Trusts Section, 2011-2012


DEVELOPED COURSE MATERIAL

Remedies from the 2007 Alberta Residential Conveyancing Manual

Legal Education Society of Alberta, October 2011

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