Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Planning with Mobile Wills Calgary
First, schedule a consultation with our wills and estates lawyers in Calgary. We’ll discuss your goals, gather essential details about your assets and beneficiaries, and begin drafting a legally sound will that follows Alberta’s estate planning requirements. Our mobile approach means we can meet at your home, office, or even a local coffee shop for your convenience.
Typically, our Calgary wills lawyer can finalize your will, Enduring Power of Attorney, or Personal Directive within one to two weeks. The exact timeline depends on the complexity of your estate and how quickly you can provide the necessary information. If you need a faster turnaround, just let us know—our mobile legal services are flexible.
We primarily serve Calgary and surrounding areas, but we may travel farther depending on your location. If you’re near Airdrie, Okotoks, or Chestermere, for example, reach out to discuss how our mobile estate planning can accommodate you. Our goal is to make drafting wills and estate documents as convenient as possible.
While personal directives are not legally mandatory, they offer peace of mind by appointing someone to make healthcare and personal decisions if you become unable. Our estate planning lawyers in Calgary often recommend adding a Personal Directive to ensure your wishes are respected and reduce stress for loved ones.
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in Alberta is not legally required, but it’s highly recommended as part of comprehensive estate planning. If you become mentally or physically unable to manage your finances, your Enduring Power of Attorney authorizes a trusted individual to handle bills, investments, and property. Without an EPA, loved ones may face legal hurdles accessing your accounts or making financial decisions. Our Calgary estate planning lawyers can help you determine when to set up an EPA and ensure it meets Alberta’s legal standards.
Yes, you can modify these documents at any time, as long as you have the legal capacity to do so. If your circumstances change—like finances, family situation, or health—our mobile lawyer in Calgary can help you revise your Enduring Power of Attorney or Personal Directive so they remain up-to-date and valid.
Absolutely. Our mobile lawyers regularly visit hospitals, retirement communities, or care facilities across Calgary. We strive to accommodate your location preferences.
If you need to update your will after it has been executed, we can assist you in making the necessary amendments or drafting a new will. Depending on the changes, fees may apply. Minor updates may require a codicil, while major changes could involve a new will.
Our mobile service allows us to come to your home, office, or any convenient location. We’ll meet at a time that suits you—whether early mornings, evenings, or weekends—to review and execute your documents. This flexibility is designed to make estate planning as stress-free as possible.
Before your consultation, it’s helpful to have a list of your assets, any special instructions for distributing them, and the names of individuals you want to assign as executors, guardians, and attorneys for your EPA and personal directive. We will guide you through any specific questions you may have.
We accept payments via e-transfer, cash or credit card. A 50% deposit is required before we begin drafting your documents, with the balance due upon document execution.
Our services are primarily provided in English. However, if you require assistance in another language, please contact us to see if one of our lawyers is fluent in the language you need. If translation services are required, we can coordinate with professional translators, and additional fees may apply.
While it’s not legally required, working with experienced wills and estates lawyers in Calgary ensures your documents meet Alberta’s legal standards, reducing potential disputes or errors.
Keeping originals in a safe, easily accessible place is important. Many clients use a fireproof home safe, a safety deposit box, or entrust them to a family member. Our team can advise on best practices to ensure your personal representatives can quickly locate them when needed.