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L’abus fait aux aînés: Lorsque l’abus fait aux aînés nécessite l’intervention de la police

Fiche d'information dans une série sur la maltraitance des personnes âgées concernant le dépôt d'une plainte auprès de la police pour maltraitance des personnes âgées.
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Last Update: 2015

L’abus fait aux aînés: Planifier à l’avance

Fiche d'information d'une série sur la maltraitance faite aux personnes âgées qui décrit les outils qu'un adulte peut utiliser pour l'aider à prendre des décisions s'il perd ses capacités.
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Last Update: 2015

L’abus fait aux aînés: Si aucune planification n’a été faite

Fiche d'information d'une série sur les abus envers les personnes âgées décrivant les options disponibles lorsqu'une personne n'a pas de procuration ou de directive personnelle en place.
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Last Update: 2015

L’abus fait aux aînés: outils juridiques pour les questions de capacité

Fiche d'information d'une série sur la maltraitance des personnes âgées décrivant les outils juridiques disponibles pour aider une personne dont les capacités sont diminuées à prendre des décisions.
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Last Update: 2015

Leaving an Abusive Relationship If You Are Not a Canadian Citizen

Info sheet providing legal information for individuals living in Canada but not yet Canadian citizens about leaving an abusive relationship and getting help.
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Last Update: 2021

Legal Info for Senior Albertans

Guided pathway with a series of questions and information about elder abuse, including how to identify, prevent and deal with it.
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Legal Information vs. Legal Advice: What is the difference?

This tip sheet explains some of the main differences between legal information and legal advice.
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Last Update: 2019

Legal Weed

Series of LawNow articles on the legalization and regulation of recreational cannabis, including legislative history, cannabis in the workplace, housing and public spaces and cannabis taxation.
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Life Leases

A life lease agreement occurs when a person buys the exclusive right to occupy a unit in a particular development for life, a fixed term or until the person can...
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Last Update: 2019

Liste de verification de l’accord de separation

Liste des éléments à prendre en compte lors de la préparation d'un accord de séparation, notamment les arrangements parentaux, le soutien financier, le partage des biens, etc.
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Last Update: 2021

Living with Your Landlord – Fillable Form

Living with Your Landlord - Fillable Form
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Last Update: 2020

Living with your Landlord Agreement

This sample is meant only to be a guide to assist you in developing your own room rental agreement, and may include terms that do not apply to your situation.
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Last Update: 2020

Making a Personal Directive

Booklet with detailed legal information about Personal Directives, including when and how to make one in Alberta.
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Last Update: 2019

Making a Personal Directive – Checklist

Checklist of things to think about when making a Personal Directive in Alberta.
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Last Update: 2020

Making a Will

Booklet with detailed legal information about Wills, including when and how to make one in Alberta.
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Last Update: 2019

Making a Will – Checklist

Checklist of things to think about when making a Will in Alberta.
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Last Update: 2020

Making An Enduring Power of Attorney

Booklet with detailed legal information about Enduring Powers of Attorney, including when and how to make one in Alberta.
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Last Update: 2019

Making an Enduring Power of Attorney Checklist

Checklist of things to think about when making an Enduring Power of Attorney in Alberta.
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Last Update: 2020

Making Financial Decisions

Webpage on OakNet discussing tools for making financial decisions when you no longer have mental capacity.
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Making Personal Decisions

Webpage on OakNet discussing tools for making personal decisions when you no longer have mental capacity.
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Maltrato a Personas Mayores

Spanish translation of Elder Abuse
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Last Update: 2021

Marriage

FAQs and answers all about marriage - how old you have to be, getting a license, who can marry you, and more.
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Maternity & Parental Leave

FAQs and answers about maternity and parental leave under Alberta's Employment Standards Code, including giving notice and length of leaves.
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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)

Info sheet describing the law about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada, including who is eligible and how to apply.
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Last Update: 2021

Mental Capacity

Info sheet describing the law around mental capacity in Alberta and its importance in making decisions.
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Last Update: 2021

Minimum Housing & Health Standards

Landlords must follow both the Housing Regulation and Minimum Housing and Health Standards for the upkeep and condition of their rental properties.
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Last Update: 2022

Mobile Phone Contracts

Info sheet about mobile phone contracts, including required contract terms and rules for service providers.
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Last Update: 2021

Money, Money, Money!

LawNow article for youth on opening a bank account, credit cards and filing taxes.
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Mould and Rental Properties

This tip sheet covers what you need to know when it comes to mould and rental properties.
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Last Update: 2021

Moving and the Divorce Act

Info sheet describing what the law says about divorced parents wanting to move, with or without their children.
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Last Update: 2021

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