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Wills, Estates & Trusts Law Firms in Calgary Region, Alberta

357 law firms.

What does a wills, estates & trusts lawyer in Calgary Region do?

A wills, estates and trusts lawyer helps you plan what happens to your property and your care while you're alive, then helps your family carry that plan out after a death. The work splits in two: drafting wills, trusts, personal directives, and enduring powers of attorney on the planning side, and administering an estate on the other. When a will has to be proven, the file goes to the Court of King's Bench of Alberta, which sits for the region at the Calgary Courts Centre at 601 5 Street SW, where probate is handled as a surrogate matter.

Some firms focus on planning, others on administration and estate disputes, and many do both.

What law governs wills and estates in Alberta?

Alberta wills and estates run under the Wills and Succession Act. It sets the rules for a valid will, what happens when someone dies without one, and how an estate is settled. Any Albertan who's at least 18 can make a will.

If you die without a will, Part 3 of the Act decides who inherits and in what shares, which is rarely how most people would have chosen to split things. That's the practical reason to write one rather than leave it to the default.

How do probate and estate fees work in Alberta?

Probate is the court's confirmation that a will is valid and that the named executor has the authority to act. In Alberta the executor applies to the Court of King's Bench for a grant of probate, or a grant of administration when there's no will, through the province's surrogate process.

Alberta's probate fees are modest and capped, a real difference from provinces that charge a percentage of the estate. The court fee follows a flat schedule that tops out at $525 for estates worth more than $250,000, no matter how large the estate (court fees). The lawyer's fee is separate, so ask how the firm bills: planning is often a flat fee, administration hourly.

How do you choose a wills, estates & trusts firm in Calgary Region?

Match the firm to your situation. A simple will with a personal directive for personal decisions and an enduring power of attorney for finances is routine, while a trust, a business succession, or a contested estate calls for a firm that handles those regularly. Ask who'll actually do the work and what the retainer covers. Firms sit across the region, from Calgary itself out to Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, and Chestermere, so there's usually one near you.

You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Alberta directory. Browse the wills, estates & trusts firms in Calgary Region below.

2A Law Office & Notary Public serves Calgary, Cochrane, Airdrie, and the surrounding southern Alberta area, offering wills and independent legal advice on contracts. The practice offers flexible evening appointments a…

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360 Legal Services is a solo Calgary practice led by Matthew Cheung, offering real estate law, business law, and wills and estates services to individuals, families and businesses across Alberta. The firm takes a clie…

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A. I. Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2022

A. I. Law is a solo practice founded by Amara Ijomah in Grande Prairie, Alberta, with an additional office in Calgary. The firm focuses on family law, immigration, wills and estates, and conveyancing, and accepts Lega…

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AA Law Office

1 lawyer

AA Law Office is a Calgary law firm founded by Adebisi Adeyemo, a Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public. It practises immigration law along with business law, real estate law, wills and estates, and civil litigation,…

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Aameh Law Firm

1 lawyer

Aameh Law Firm is a Calgary practice led by Agnes Ojone Ameh, offering representation in family and child welfare law, immigration and refugee law, criminal law, real estate law, and wills and estate planning. The fir…

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Aarbo Fuldauer LLP

5 lawyers

Aarbo Fuldauer LLP is a Calgary law firm based in Kensington Village that has provided legal services to individuals and businesses for over 20 years. Its lawyers handle family law, real estate, wills and estates, civ…

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AB Law

5 lawyers

AB Law is a boutique Calgary law firm led by managing partner Anshuman Bawa, offering counsel in family, immigration, and corporate law along with real estate, personal injury, wills and estates, and civil litigation …

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Adept Family Lawyers is a family law firm serving Calgary, Airdrie, and the surrounding area. It handles separation and divorce, child custody and support, property and debt division, marriage agreements, mediation, a…

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Agahi Law

4 lawyers · Est. 2012

Agahi Law is a Calgary law firm founded in 2012 by Houman Agahi. It practises real estate, corporate and commercial, civil litigation, wills and estate planning, and franchise law, and also offers notarization service…

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Airdrie Lawyers

2 lawyers · Est. 2002

Airdrie Lawyers is a general legal practice in Airdrie, Alberta, established in 2002 and led by owner Richard Horne. The firm serves clients in Airdrie, Calgary, and surrounding areas across real estate, wills and est…

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Alexander Law

1 lawyer

Alexander Law is a boutique Calgary law firm that provides corporate and commercial legal services to businesses of all sizes. It advises clients on incorporation, buying and selling businesses, franchise matters, com…

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Altadore Law

3 lawyers · Est. 2016

Altadore Law is a Calgary law firm founded in 2016 by Atif Ali, who began his career as a paralegal before becoming a lawyer. The firm focuses on real estate transactions, immigration law, wills and estates, and corpo…

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Altro LLP

9 lawyers · Est. 1988

Altro LLP is a cross-border tax and estate planning firm founded in 1988 that serves Canadian and American clients from offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver as well as several U.S. Sun Belt states. Its…

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Amanoh Law Firm

1 lawyer

Amanoh Law Firm is a Calgary practice offering family law, wills and estate planning, business law and notary services. It's led by founding partner Mercy Amanoh along with a team of junior lawyers and support staff. …

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Amery Law

6 lawyers

Amery Law is a full-service law firm in Calgary, Alberta, handling family law, criminal law, wills and estates, motor vehicle accidents and personal injury, real estate, and corporate and commercial matters. The firm …

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Anita Dorczak

1 lawyer

Anita Dorczak is an Edmonton-area sole practitioner holding an LL.B. and a Ph.D., who practised primarily family law, criminal law, and personal injury for fifteen years before shifting her focus to mediation and disp…

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ANKR Legal is a Calgary personal injury practice focused on motor vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist accident claims, also offering criminal defence and wills and estates services. It works on a contingency-fee basis for…

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AO Law

1 lawyer

AO Law is a law practice serving Red Deer and Calgary, founded by lawyer Ali Omar. The firm focuses on criminal defence, family law, and wills and estate planning across Alberta. Omar's experience spans both the Unite…

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Apna Law LLP

6 lawyers · Est. 2018

Apna Law LLP is a Burnaby, BC firm founded in 2018 by James Gill and Jasroop Grewal, with a second office in Calgary, AB. Its lawyers handle family law, estate litigation, civil litigation, personal injury, and mediat…

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Ardent Law Group

2 lawyers

Ardent Law Group is a Calgary-based firm offering immigration, corporate and business, real estate, family, employment and wills and estates services. It is led by a Barrister and Solicitor who is also a Regulated Can…

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Armstrong Estate Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2012

Armstrong Estate Law is a boutique Calgary firm specializing in estates and trusts, run by John C. Armstrong since he established it in 2012. The firm provides estate planning and administration counsel to personal re…

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Arnold & Arnold

1 lawyer · Est. 1910

Arnold & Arnold is a fourth-generation family law firm in High River, Alberta, with roots dating back to 1910. It focuses on real estate, wills and estate planning, estate administration, and notarial and commissionin…

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Arteaga Legal Group is a full-service Calgary law firm offering legal services in Spanish, French, and English. The firm's practice covers real estate, civil litigation, corporate law, estate planning, family law, per…

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Axess Law

10 lawyers

Axess Law is a technology-driven real estate law firm operating in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, with a separate Quebec affiliate, offering virtual and in-home closings for home buyers, sellers, and mortgage…

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