What Is the Worst that Could Happen?

Michael Simons and Allison Barkwell pull back the curtain and share horror stories of wills planning gone wrong

Seasoned lawyers pull back the curtain on what happens when people fail to plan, or worse, mistake their Google search for a law degree! Hearing what can go horribly wrong might be just what you need to make good decisions and finally get your estate plan in place. These panelists will compete with each other to see who can “one-up” the other with true stories that are certainly stranger than fiction!

Special thanks to: Michael Simons, Partner, McCuaig Desrochers LLP and Allison Barkwell, Partner, Barkwell Brown Estate & Tax Lawyers.

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Thank you for checking out these recordings of WillPower Wills Week presentations made the week of October 4-8, 2021 by volunteer lawyers and an accountant. The views expressed in these recordings are those of the presenter and not of Edmonton Community Foundation. The information contained in these recordings is based on Alberta law and is for general information only and to encourage you to ACT — to get professional assistance to get a good and valid will, personal directive and enduring power of attorney in place to protect your family, your assets and your business. The information in these recordings is NOT legal or tax advice and does not replace legal or tax advice. Every person has a unique situation. For legal advice about your situation and/or to prepare these important documents make sure to visit a wills & estates lawyer. We thank the volunteers who present Wills Week each year.