MacDonald Law North
MacDonald Law North is an estate planning and real estate focused law firm in Northwest Calgary specializing in wills, probate, powers of attorney, and personal directives. The principal lawyer, Kurtis MacDonald, has extensive experience in estate law including prior work as in-h
- Emphasis on wills & estates
- Fixed-fee packages
- Trust & estate focus
- 61 client reviews (4.9★ average)
Strong fit for wills & estates.
MacDonald Law North is an estate planning and real estate focused law firm in Northwest Calgary specializing in wills, probate, powers of attorney, and personal directives. The principal lawyer, Kurtis MacDonald, has extensive experience in estate law including prior work as in-house counsel for RBC Estate and Trust for Western Canada.
Bring all family members together for will and estate appointments — team accommodates multi-generational sittings
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Who this may be right for.
Good fit for
- Wills, estate planning, and real estate transactions
- Estate document preparation including wills, enduring power of attorney, and personal directives
- Elderly clients needing patient, unhurried legal guidance
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- Firm may decline very small or routine executor witness tasks; better suited for full estate or real estate files
- Suitable for families initiating estate planning after a spouse loss or health change
A calmer first step.
Brief phone conversation
Share what is happening, who needs care, and whether the need is urgent or exploratory.
Care needs and schedule review
Discuss mobility, memory, safety, meals, personal care, household help, and preferred visit times.
Caregiver matching
The team looks for fit based on care level, personality, language preferences, and comfort.
Start small, adjust as needed
Many families begin with shorter visits, then adjust the plan as the senior becomes comfortable.
Serving Calgary families.
Calgary, AB
In their own words.
“MacDonald Law North is extremely professional! I bought a house last year, Kurtis and Anya did an amazing job and really appreciate their professionalism and commitment”
“Kurtis handled three of my property sales. Excellent service!”
“I've come to MacDonald Law North a couple of times to have documents notarized. They have been professional, courteous, and available on short notice. Thank you.”
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| MacDonald Law North · this provider | 61 | 4.9 | Wills & Estates |
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What legal services does MacDonald Law North offer for seniors and their families? +
MacDonald Law North assists clients with wills, enduring powers of attorney, personal directives, estate planning, and probate matters. Multiple reviewers specifically noted the firm's care and patience when working with elderly clients through these documents.
Does the firm handle real estate transactions as well as estate planning? +
Yes, the firm is frequently used for both estate document preparation and real estate transactions including home purchases, sales, and refinancing. Clients report seamless handling of same-day or fast-turnaround closings.
Is MacDonald Law North patient with seniors who have many questions? +
Reviewers consistently note that the team never rushes clients and takes time to answer every question thoroughly, which several families highlighted as especially important when helping elderly relatives with legal documents.
Has the firm handled probate files? +
At least one reviewer specifically recommended MacDonald Law North for probate, describing the service as direct and professional.
Are there any limitations on the types of tasks the firm will take on? +
One reviewer reported that the firm declined to witness a signature for a small executor task, with staff suggesting a larger firm for that type of request. Families should confirm the scope of their specific need when booking.
How responsive is the team to emails and follow-up questions? +
Multiple reviewers praised the firm's prompt email responses and proactive follow-up, with specific staff members such as Anya Stewart and Mikaela Campbell-Cassidy noted for their fast turnaround even under high workload.
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