Elder Abuse: Legal Tools for Capacity Matters
A chart summarizing the elements of each legal tool that can be used for the prevention of elder abuse.
Last Update: 2015
Elder Abuse: Defined
Info sheet in a series on Elder Abuse describing the different forms of elder abuse, including physical, financial, psychological, neglect, and more.
Last Update: 2015
Elder Abuse: Facilitator’s Guide
Booklet in a series on Elder Abuse that is designed for facilitators of a workshop on elder abuse.
Last Update: 2015
Elder Abuse: If Plans Haven’t Been Made
Info sheet in a series on Elder Abuse describing options available when a person does not have a Power of Attorney or Personal Directive in place.
Last Update: 2015
Elder Abuse: Let’s Talk
Info sheet in a series on Elder Abuse with tips for talking about elder abuse.
Last Update: 2015
Elder Abuse: Mental Capacity and Elder Abuse
Info sheet in a series on Elder Abuse that describes mental capacity and how it is assessed.
Last Update: 2015
Elder Abuse: Planning Ahead
Info sheet in a series on Elder Abuse that describes tools an adult can put in place to help them make decisions if they lose capacity.
Last Update: 2019
Elder Abuse: Resource Manual for Participants
Booklet in a series on Elder Abuse that is designed for participants in a workshop on elder abuse.
Last Update: 2015
Elder Abuse: When Elder Abuse Involves the Police
Info sheet in a series on Elder Abuse about making a complaint about elder abuse to police.
Last Update: 2015
Electronic signatures and digital leases
LawNow article discussing the legalities of electronic signatures and digital leases.
Emergency Protection Orders
Info sheet about Emergency Protection Orders in Alberta, including who can get one and how to apply.
Last Update: 2021
Employee or independent contractor?
Employees and independent or dependent contractors have different legal rights. Figure out which type of worker you are.
Employment Contract
FAQs and answers about employment contracts, including what happens if you do not have a written contract.
Employment Insurance and Job Loss
Info sheet describing Employment Insurance, including who is eligible and what you need to apply.
Last Update: 2019
Employment Standards – General Information
FAQs and answers about Alberta's Employment Standards Code generally, including which workers are covered by the Code and which are not.
Enforcement of Employment Standards
FAQs and answers about how employment standards under Alberta's Employment Standards Code are enforced.
Engage with Children’s Services
Children's Services is the Government of Alberta office responsible for keeping children safe. They get involved when they believe children are not safe or are being neglected by their parents...
Last Update: 2024
Estate Planning & Wills
Webpage on OakNet discussing Wills as an estate planning tool in Alberta.
Estate Planning 101
Booklet summarizing key information about estate planning, including how to make a Personal Directive, an Enduring Power of Attorney and a Will.
Last Update: 2025
Être un représentant personnel
Livret contenant des informations juridiques détaillées sur les responsabilités d'un représentant personnel en exécution d'un testament.
Last Update: 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding and Special Event Insurance
LawNow article explaining what is wedding and special event insurance - a type of cancellation insurance that can protect you if your event goes awry.
Eviction Notices
Flow chart to help you determine if an eviction notice is legal.
Last Update: 2013
Evidence in Court: Affidavits
Info sheet describing affidavits as a form of evidence in court, including what they are and how to make one.
Last Update: 2021
Evidence in Court: Oral Testimony
Info sheet describing oral testimony or oral evidence as a form of evidence in court, including what it is and the process.
Last Update: 2023
Exclusive Possession Orders
Info sheet about Exclusive Possession Orders in Alberta, including who can get one and how to apply.
Last Update: 2021
Faire affaire avec les Services a l’enfance
Les Children's Services sont le service du gouvernement de l'Alberta chargé de veiller à la sécurité des enfants. Ils interviennent lorsqu'ils estiment que les enfants ne sont pas en sécurité...
Last Update: 2024
Faire un Testament
Livret contenant des renseignements juridiques détaillés sur les testaments, y compris quand et comment en faire un en Alberta.
Last Update: 2020
Faire une Directive Personnelle
Livret contenant des informations juridiques détaillées sur les directives personnelles, y compris quand et comment en faire une en Alberta.
Last Update: 2020
Faire une Procuration Perpétuelle
Livret contenant des renseignements juridiques détaillés sur les procurations perpétuelles, y compris quand et comment en faire une en Alberta.
Last Update: 2020
Family Law 101
Booklet providing an overview of the laws that apply to families and relationships, including about adoption, child support, spousal or partner support, dividing property, divorce and resolving disputes.
Last Update: 2024