Author Archives: Maria Lavelle

About Maria Lavelle

Maria Lavelle is counsel in the Alberta Law Reform Institute's (ALRI) Calgary office. She has a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School and an LL.M. from Columbia University Law School. Prior to joining ALRI, Maria was with the Canadian Foreign Service, where she was a legal officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and was posted to Canadian Embassies in Syria and Turkey and to the Canadian High Commission in Ghana. She has a strong interest in international law, legal research, and human rights. She has contributed to a number of ALRI projects including in the areas of administrative law, wills and estate administration. She is called to the bar in both Ontario and Alberta. Maria is currently enrolled in the post-graduate certificate program in Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law at the University of Calgary.

Worth the Wait – New Estate Administration Act Introduced

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Maria Lavelle

By: Maria Lavelle PDF Version: Worth the Wait – New Estate Administration Act Introduced Legislation commented on: Bill 4, Estate Administration Act, Second Session, 28th Legislature, 63 Elizabeth II (2014) In an earlier post, I indicated that the Government of … Continue reading →

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A Rare Public Challenge to a Municipal Water Franchise Agreement

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Maria Lavelle

PDF Version: A Rare Public Challenge to a Municipal Water Franchise Agreement  Decision considered: Rocky View County – Water and Wastewater Franchise Agreement with Harmony Advanced Water Systems Corporation (29 November 2013), Decision 2013-424 This decision is significant because, in … Continue reading →

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A Case for Reform: The Law of Fraudulent Preferences and Conveyances

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Maria Lavelle

PDF Version: A Case for Reform: The Law of Fraudulent Preferences and Conveyances Case Commented On: 1007374 Alberta Ltd v Ruggieri, 2013 ABQB 420 The case of 1007374 Alberta Ltd v Ruggieri, 2013 ABQB 420, is not significant in and … Continue reading →

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The State of Estate Administration in Alberta

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Maria Lavelle

PDF Version: The State of Estate Administration in Alberta Report commented on: Alberta Law Reform Institute, Final Report on Estate Administration In October 2013, the Alberta Law Reform Institute (ALRI) released its Final Report on Estate Administration. It is anticipated … Continue reading →

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