Elder Law

Elder Law in Alberta

In Alberta, elder law addresses the legal and financial issues that affect older adults, as well as the steps family members can take to protect their loved ones. As the population ages, it is increasingly important to understand how seniors can be supported, protected, and empowered through proper legal planning and advocacy.

Elder law covers a wide range of matters, including:

• Age discrimination in the workplace;

• Financial abuse and exploitation;

• Physical abuse or neglect

• Later-life marriage, separation, divorce, and predatory relationships;

• Scams and fraud targeting older adults;

• Capacity, substitute decision-making, and healthcare consent;

• Estate planning (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Guardianship);

• Estate litigation (including undue influence and breach of fiduciary duty);

• End-of-life care and planning;

• Supportive housing and retirement living arrangements;

• Long-term care and home care services; 

• Medical assistance in dying (MAID); and

• Patient rights.