Real Estate

Our lawyers and real estate assistants have decades of experience and have concluded thousands of transactions. We will ensure that your matter is completed professionally and efficiently. We work closely with all local real estate firms, as well as with financial institutions and mortgage brokers. Our services include preparing and helping you execute:

• Residential, commercial and agricultural sales and purchases

• Mortgages, refinancing and construction financing

• Commercial financing transactions

• Crown lease assignments, grazing leases and provincial park cabins

• Condominium purchases and sales

Represented Adults

We assist families in obtaining Court Orders appointing Guardians and Trustees.

Family Law

Family law disputes can be resolved by negotiation, litigation, or a form of Alternate Dispute Resolution. We offer clients a variety of alternatives. Larry as trained as a Mediator and is a Registered Collaborative Family Lawyer. We will help you choose what is right for your particular circumstances. Our services include:

• Separation and Divorce

• Matrimonial Property

• Child Support

• Common Law separations

• Prenuptial and Cohabitation Agreements

• Adoptions

Corporate and business law

We are able to assist you at each stage of the evolution of your business. From start up to wind up or sale, we offer advice suited to your needs. We are proud to act as the registered office of hundreds of corporations. Our services include:

• Setting up a business

• Buying and Selling businesses

• Corporate reorganizations

• Commercial financing

• Start up business structure advice

• Commercial Leases

• Employment Law

As registered office we ensure that your corporate minute book is kept up-date and orderly along with ensuring that all mandatory filings are complied with.

Criminal LaW

Rocky Mountain House has a busy Provincial Court; we know: our lawyers have been going there every week since 1984. We provide experienced and principled representation throughout the process.

Personal Injury

We provide prompt, aggressive and personal representation in the event that a person has been injured in an “at fault” accident. Remember there are strict time deadlines that cannot be missed. Our representation starts in the first days after an accident to ensure that the injured person and their family gets the compensation that they deserve.

Estate planning

Allow us to assist you in preparing three three essential estate planning documents; Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives. By having these documents in place you are able to save your loved ones time, money and stress. They ensure that your wishes will be carried out, and reduces the possibility of family conflict.

An Enduring Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone to help you with your financial affairs should you become infirm or mentally incapable. The appointment can take place immediately or at some date in the future when and if you require assistance.

In a Personal Directive you may appoint someone to make personal decisions for you if you are incapable. In this document you can provide your Agent with clear direction for your care.

A Will appoints a Personal Representative, who has authority to make decisions for your estate. You can appoint guardians for your minor children. A well drafted document may also provide for tax planning and provides for distribution of your property in accordance with your wishes.

Our lawyers have drafted thousands of these documents. Their knowledge and expertise spans a wide range of topics giving you the peace of mind that comes from knowing your affairs are in order.

Estate Administration

We specialize in assisting families in this very difficult time. For both large and small estates, we assess what is required and—if necessary—help the Executor apply for Probate or Administration. We also provide services where probate is not required to transfer assets to estate beneficiaries. In the event there is no Will, we can advise you on the laws that apply to the handling of the estate.