Wills Lawyers in Edmonton

Verdicta LLP's wills lawyers in Edmonton prepare flat-fee wills and mirror wills for couples at a discounted rate, drafted to meet the requirements of Alberta's Wills and Succession Act.

What we prepare

• Individual wills
• Mirror wills for couples
• Guardians for minor children
• Trusts for children
• Blended family planning
• Will updates & reviews

Flat fees, discounted for couples

Our wills are offered at a flat fee, so you know the cost before we start. Couples who want mirror wills — separate wills with matching terms — receive a discounted rate.

What your will does

• Names your personal representative (executor) and an alternate
• Sets out who receives your property, and when
• Names a guardian for minor children
• Creates trusts so children don't inherit everything at 18

Making a valid will in Alberta

A formal will must be in writing, signed at the end, and signed in front of two witnesses who also sign. A gift to a witness or their spouse or partner can be void, so beneficiaries shouldn't witness. We supervise signing so the formalities are met.

If you die without a will

Your estate is distributed under the intestacy rules in the Wills and Succession Act, which may not reflect your wishes — especially in blended families. A court must appoint an administrator, and no one is named to care for your children.

Things to know

• In Alberta, marriage doesn't revoke a will, but divorce or ending an adult interdependent relationship generally revokes gifts to the former spouse or partner.
• Spouses, partners and dependent children can apply for support from an estate if not adequately provided for.

Most people should also have an enduring power of attorney and personal directive.