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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) provide short answers to common questions about legal issues related to Alberta and federal laws.

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Adult Interdependent Relationships FAQs (Alberta) Published by the Legal Resource Centre. June 2003.

Alberta Law Line - Family Law FAQs Alberta Law Line's most frequently asked questions surrounding the topic of Family Law.

Alberta Law Line - Wills and Estates FAQs Alberta Law Line's most frequently asked questions surrounding the topic of Wills and Estates.

Alberta's Adult Interdependent Relationships Act and you The Adult Interdependent Relationships Act was passed during the fall 2002 sitting of the provincial Legislature and becomes law on June 1, 2003. This act amends several Alberta laws for people in unmarried relationships involving economic and emotional interdependency. These laws set out the financial and property benefits and responsibilities attached to these relationships. The act covers a range of personal relationships that fall outside of marriage, including committed platonic relationships where two people agree to share emotional and economic responsibilities.

Canadian Legal FAQs - Alberta Includes frequently asked questions about the law in Alberta on Landlord & Tenant, Common Law Relationships, FOIP, Marriage, Wills & Estates, and more!

FAQ's for a Calgary Notary Public (Calgary Mobile Notary) Provides in formation about the role of a notary public and authentication of documents and affidavit.

Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act FAQs Alberta. A publication of Canadian Legal FAQs.

Government of Alberta Common Questions
From Programs and Services, these common questions deal with Living in Alberta.


Grandparents' Rights (Legal Resource Centre) This booklet is for grandparents who want to know about their rights and options with respect to their grandchildren. For grandparents who are currently being, or are worried that they will be, denied access to their children, this booklet explains what is involved in obtaining access with your grandchildren through a “contact order”. For grandparents who are concerned about the safety and well-being of their grandchildren, this booklet outlines the various options that would enable those grandparents to care for those grandchildren. This booklet also provides link to grandparents’ organizations that can help with all aspects of these issues. 20 pages - pdf.

Guardianship FAQs A Publication of Canadian Legal FAQs

Making a Personal Directive (Legal Resource Centre) This booklet is for people who are wondering if they should write a Personal Directive. It is about putting your affairs in order and planning for the future. It explains what is involved in making a Personal Directive and how a Personal Directive can help you to look after your future personal (non-financial) needs. It describes some common examples. 16 pages - pdf.

Making a Power of Attorney (Legal Resource Centre) This booklet is for people who are wondering if they should write a Power of Attorney. It is about putting your affairs in order and planning for the future. It explains what is involved in making a Power of Attorney and how a Power of Attorney can help you to look after your current and future financial affairs. It describes some common examples. 16 pages - pdf.

Making a Will (Legal Resource Centre) This booklet is for people who are wondering if they should write a Will. It explains what is involved in making a Will. The purpose of writing a Will is to pass on your belongings to your loved ones according to your wishes and with as few problems as possible. If you die without a Will, it’s often more costly, complicated, and time-consuming to settle your estate, and this booklet describes some common examples. 24 pages - pdf.

Marriage FAQs (Alberta) A Publication of Canadian Legal FAQs

Maternity and Parental Leave FAQs Answers frequently asked questions about Labour Law - maternity and parental leave in Alberta. Published by the Legal Resource Centre.

Protecting Yourself from Consumer Fraud and Scams - a guide to resources (Legal Resource Centre) This guide is intended to help you find out information about consumer frauds and scams that could affect you. If you have already been impacted by one of these schemes or think you might have been, contact information for agencies that can help you has also been included. 16 pages - pdf.

Surrogate Court - common questions (wills and estates)

Taxation of a Lawyers Bill of Costs (with forms) This online booklet has been prepared in an attempt to answer frequently asked questions about the process of taxing a lawyer's fees and charges. (pdf - 43 pages)

Wills and Estates FAQs (Alberta) A publication of Canadian Legal FAQs