ALRI Recommends Alberta Law Expressly Provide For Electronic Wills
The Alberta Law Reform Institute recommends that electronic wills should be expressly permitted in Alberta. ALRI’s full report, Creation of Electronic Wills, Final Report 119 is available now. People are increasingly using digital tools to manage their personal affairs. In some jurisdictions, wills are no longer restricted to paper and individuals are beginning to execute their testamentary documents using electronic tools. In Alberta, the Wills and Succession Act governs the creation of wills but [...]
Creation of Electronic Wills, Final Report 119
People are increasingly using digital tools to manage their personal affairs. In some jurisdictions, wills are no longer restricted to paper and individuals are beginning to execute their testamentary documents using electronic tools. In Alberta, the Wills and Succession Act governs the creation of wills but does not address wills created using electronic means. This leads to a lack of clarity for lawyers, estate professionals, and the public. ALRI conducted extensive consultations with the public [...]
Congratulations to ALRI Counsel Stella Varvis!
Congratulations to ALRI counsel Stella Varvis for being awarded the Stronger Together Award by Women in Law Leadership (WILL). This award celebrates the contributions Stella has made to organizations and groups within her community. According to Ms. Varvis, approximately 22% of Canadians live with a disability. As a fierce advocate for disability rights, Ms. Varvis is working to break down barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities from fully participating in all fabrics of life. Her [...]