Estate Administration Week

Estate Administration Week is a series of free presentations that help Edmonton and area residents learn the ins and outs of effectively administering an estate.

Every April, we partner with a dedicated team of volunteer estate lawyers to answer your questions about estate administration. The sessions offer information about:

  • Administering an estate,
  • What an estate can and cannot do,
  • Proper accounting procedures for an estate, and
  • Why it is so important to plan an estate with the help and expertise of a lawyer, accountant, and financial and estate planner.

Having a properly planned estate ensures you determine who:

  • Gets what from your hard-earned assets,
  • Will administer your estate, and
  • Makes decisions in case things go awry.

After family and loved ones are taken care of, many people choose to create a lasting legacy in their community. A will intention is a great way to do this.

Research shows that 98% of Canadians make donations in their life. Planning for a legacy gift in your will ensures that your dreams and aspirations for the community continue beyond your lifetime. Working with ECF can help individuals and families build funds that reflect their interests. Learn how you can make a difference.

Our thanks to the volunteer lawyers that offer their valuable time to make Estate Administration Week possible. Access more resources related to wills and estates.

Our 2024 Estate Administration Week is coming up on April 15-19! Find the full schedule below.

Presented by: Kendall Cairns, Barrister & Solicitor
Location: SEESA 9350 82 St NW
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm

When a person is assigned or chooses to take on the role of administering the estate of another person, there are many responsibilities and duties expected. Attend this session to learn more about what these duties entail and to gain a better understanding of what is involved with such an important role. Additionally, you will review what is important to consider when selecting your own executor.

Register via Eventbrite to save your seat (registration NOT required to attend the event).

Presented by: Anna-May Choles, Rackel & Company LLP
Location:
Central Lions Rec Centre 11113 113 St
Time:
6:30 – 8:00 pm

When a person is assigned or chooses to take on the role of administering the estate of another person, there are many responsibilities and duties expected. Attend this session to learn more about what these duties entail and to gain a better understanding of what is involved with such an important role. Additionally, you will review what is important to consider when selecting your own executor.

Register via Eventbrite to save your seat (registration NOT required to attend the event).

Presented by: Colleen Feehan, Feehan Law Office
Location:
Edmonton’s Food Bank 11508 120 St NW
Time:
10:00 – 11:30 am

When a person is assigned or chooses to take on the role of administering the estate of another person, there are many responsibilities and duties expected. Attend this session to learn more about what these duties entail and to gain a better understanding of what is involved with such an important role. Additionally, you will review what is important to consider when selecting your own executor.

Register via Eventbrite to save your seat (registration NOT required to attend the event).

Presented by: Victoria Jones, de Villars Jones LLP
Location:
WESA 9629 176 St NW
Time:
2:00 – 3:30 pm

When a person is assigned or chooses to take on the role of administering the estate of another person, there are many responsibilities and duties expected. Attend this session to learn more about what these duties entail and to gain a better understanding of what is involved with such an important role. Additionally, you will review what is important to consider when selecting your own executor.

Register via Eventbrite to save your seat (registration NOT required to attend the event).

Presented by: Michelle D. Coleman, CPA, CA, TEP, CEA Partner, Taxation Services, MNP
Time:
6:30 – 8:00 pm

As an executor of an estate, several things are required to be considered when executing the estate. Join us to learn about these challenges, such as dealing with non-resident beneficiaries and foreign properties.

Please note: Personal or case-specific questions will NOT be addressed for privacy reasons.

Register via Eventbrite to attend this online event.

Presented by: Meena Deccan, Founder, Deccan Law Practice
Location:
Alberta Avenue Community League 9210 118 Ave NW
Time:
10:00 – 11:30 am

When a person is assigned or chooses to take on the role of administering the estate of another person, there are many responsibilities and duties expected and there can be many challenges. Especially if you are administering an estate that is located in a different jurisdiction. Join us for this presentation and learn about the basics of estate administration and how you can handle these and other challenges.

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Présenté par: Julie Gagnon, Managing Partner, RMRF et Shannon James, Partner, Carscallen LLP
L’heure: 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Lorsqu’une personne se voit confier ou choisit d’assumer le rôle d’administrer la succession d’une autre personne, de nombreuses responsabilités et tâches sont attendues. Assistez à cette session pour en savoir plus sur ce qu’impliquent ces fonctions et pour mieux comprendre ce qu’implique un rôle aussi important. De plus, vous passerez en revue ce qu’il est important de prendre en compte lors de la sélection de votre propre exécuteur testamentaire.

Inscrivez-vous via Eventbrite pour assister à cet événement en ligne.

Presented by: Patty Ko, Associate, Bishop & McKenzie LLP
Location:
Mill Woods Senior and Multicultural Centre 2610 Hewes Way NW
Time:
6:30 – 8:00 pm

When a person is assigned or chooses to take on the role of administering the estate of another person, there are many responsibilities and duties expected. Attend this session to learn more about what these duties entail and to gain a better understanding of what is involved with such an important role. Additionally, you will review what is important to consider when selecting your own executor.

Register via Eventbrite to save your seat (registration NOT required to attend the event).

Presented by: Ben Taylor, Partner, Barr LLP
Location:
Clareview Community Recreation Centre – Multipurpose Room #1 3804 139 Ave NW
Time:
10:00 – 11:30 am

When a person is assigned or chooses to take on the role of administering the estate of another person, there are many responsibilities and duties expected. Attend this session to learn more about what these duties entail and to gain a better understanding of what is involved with such an important role. Additionally, you will review what is important to consider when selecting your own executor.

Register via Eventbrite to save your seat (registration NOT required to attend the event).

Presented by: Jacklynn Pivovar, Partner, Miller Thomson LLP
Time:
2:00 – 3:30 pm

This presentation will include information about potential claimants against an estate including family maintenance and support claims as well as claims by creditors or the Canada Revenue Agency. You will also learn about your legal obligations as an executor to competing claimants and how you can effectively administer the deceased’s estate.

Register via Eventbrite to attend this online event.

Presented by: Emma Banfield, Partner, RMRF
Location:
Riverbend Community League 258 Rhatigan Rd E NW
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm

When a person is assigned or chooses to take on the role of administering the estate of another person, there are many responsibilities and duties expected. Attend this session to learn more about what these duties entail and to gain a better understanding of what is involved with such an important role. Additionally, you will review what is important to consider when selecting your own executor.

Register via Eventbrite to save your seat (registration NOT required to attend the event).

Presented by: Michael Simons, Partner, McQuaig Desrochers LLP and Allison Barkwell, Parter, Barr LLP
Time:
2:00 – 3:30 pm

Join us to wrap up the 2024 Estate Administration Week with two seasoned estate lawyers answering some of your most asked questions as they share their experience with a game show-like twist.

Register via Eventbrite to attend this online event.

To learn more about Estate Administration Week and how to leave a lasting legacy contact our Donor Services Team by phone at 780-426-0015 or via email at tgleason@ecfoundation.org

PLEASE NOTE:

The information contained in this year’s sessions 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 sessions 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 and estates lawyer.