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Wills/Estates

Hansen and Company delivers a broad range of services in estate planning, administration and estate litigation.

Hansen & Company services with respect to Estates and Trusts include:

  • wills
  • powers of attorney for property
  • personal directives for personal care
  • personal and estate planning
  • succession planning for family businesses and estate freezes
  • liaison with investment, accounting and other advisors
  • post-mortem tax planning and personal and estate tax filings

Litigious Matters:

  • contested wills such as lost wills and testamentary capacity issues
  • interpretation of wills and trust agreements
  • passing of accounts for trusts and estates
  • removal and replacement of executors, trustees and attorneys
  • dependents’ relief applications
  • mediation and litigation of estate disputes

Preparation of Wills*

  • $500.00 CDN single will
  • $375.00 CDN single will for a senior (over 65 years old)
  • $750.00 CDN mutual wills for a couple
  • $600.00 CDN mutual wills for a senior couple (both over 65 years old)

Preparation of Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney and Personal Directive*

  • $300.00 CDN single Enduring Power of Attorney
  • $300.00 CDN single Enduring Power of Attorney for a senior
  • $300.00 CDN single Personal Directive
  • $300.00 CDN single Personal Directive for a senior
  • $700.00 CDN Will package for single (Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Personal Directive)
  • $600.00 CDN Will package for senior single (Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Personal Directive)
  • $1,000.00 CDN Will package for couple (Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Personal Directive)
  • $750.00 CDN Will package for senior couple (Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Personal Directive)
  • Applications for Letters of Administration and Letters of Probate for the Personal Representatives Our retainer starts at $1,000.00 CDN depending on a complexity of an estate (Executor, Administrator or Trustee)
    – Estates up to $150,000: @2,250 plus 1/2% of the value of the estate; plus disbursements and reimbursements of any costs incurred
    – Estates over $150,000: @2,250 plus 1% of the value of the estate; plus disbursements and reimbursements of any costs incurred

  • Re-sealing of the Foreign Letters of Probate in Alberta. Cost varies depending on the size of the estate to be re-sealed.
  • Transfer of Title to a Surviving Joint Tenant Our retainer starts at $350.00 CDN plus material costs plus LTO fee
  • Location of Missing Beneficiaries all over the world Our retainer starts at $1,000.00 CDN
  • Legal Representation as Personal Directive Agents (FREE with Personal Directive)
  • Legal Representation as Enduring Power of Attorney Agents (FREE with Enduring Power of Attorney)
  • Preparation of International wills, Powers of Attorney and Affidavits for Foreign Estate Entitlements
    • Retainer starts at $500.00 CDN depending on complexity
    • Power of Attorney with Authentication $300.00 CDN (plus material costs)
    • Affidavit re: Foreign Entitlement with Authentication $200.00 CDN (plus material costs)

* Prices may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Contact our wills and estates lawyers in Calgary for a no obligation discussion about your needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact Us
Telephone: (403) 261-6890
Toll Free: (800) 523-6162 (North America Only)
Fax: (403) 263-1632
Toll Free Fax: (877) 586-9325
E-mail:  info@hansen-company.com