McLeod Law contributes to the LESA Wills & Estates Practice Manual

Rick Breen, Aaron Bickman and Linda Lynch-Staunton of our Wills and Estates Group contributed to the Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) “Wills & Estates Practice Manual”, an essential resource for wills and estates practitioners in Alberta. For more information, click here.

The Alberta Wills and Estates Practice Manual is a comprehensive resource for any wills and estates practitioner. Chock-full of essential information and helpful tips, this two-part manual contains information on estate planning and administration as well as fillable Surrogate Forms. Whether you are drafting a will or probating one, this manual is a go-to resource. Highlights include chapters on:

• Legal requirements for wills

• Drafting wills, personal directives, and enduring powers of attorney

• Understanding and applying for family maintenance and support

• Dealing with intestacy

• Estate obligations

• Distribution of property

• Accounting and expenses

• Rural estates