http://www.parl.gc.ca/content/hoc/Bills/411/Government/C-36/C-36_1/C-36_1.PDF
Attached is a recent article of ElderWise Publishing on the financial abuse of elders by family members.
The Wills and Succession Act of Alberta incorporates substantial changes to the areas of wills and estates in the Province of Alberta. Included but not limited to these extensive changes are :
the effect of marriage on a will; the effect of divorce or the termination of an adult interdependent relationship on a will; new lapse provisions; abolition of the presumption of advancement; survivorship rules; Family Maintenance and Support; validation of wills and rectification of wills.
The proclamaiton of Section 117 of the Act, being a section which will make substantial amendments to the Matrimonial Property Act, has currently been delayed by the Alberta Legislature.
As these changes are extensive and affect all areas of estate planning it is strongly advised that you review your current estate plan and related documents with your lawyer and other applicable professional advisers immediately. To view this new legislation click on the Estate Information tab on this website.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/wheat-board-fight-hits-federal-court/article2262037/
http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/3890/common-law-couples-til-death-do-they-part.html
