Most firms handling elder law in Edmonton cluster downtown along Jasper Avenue and in the professional offices near the University of Alberta Hospital, with options spread out to Sherwood Park and the west end. If your parent lives in the river valley neighbourhoods or the suburbs, you'll usually find someone within a short drive who understands estate planning, powers of attorney, and personal directives.
Edmonton has 7 elder law lawyers on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.6 stars across 636 Google reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Local Legal Law Offices, Lypkie Henderson and Matthew Feehan Estate Lawyer.
Elder law lawyers help families with powers of attorney, capacity and guardianship, elder abuse, and care-related legal questions, protecting a senior's rights, wishes, and wellbeing.
Below you will find every provider ranked by Confidence Score, real reviews, what these services cost and how to fund them, what to look for, and local guidance, so you can compare with clarity and reach out when you are ready. Updated October 2026.
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Edmonton, AB9608 82 Ave NW 2nd Flr, Edmonton, AB T6C 1A1
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5.0(121 reviews)
An Edmonton law office whose work centres on estate planning and settling estates for families. It prepares wills, powers of attorney and advance healthcare directives, and...
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Edmonton, AB301, 316 Windermere Road NW, Windermere Blvd, Edmonton, AB T6W 2P3
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4.9(153 reviews)
Helps families plan for their future through wills, estates, and succession law. Fraser Lypkie and the team counsel clients on powers of attorney, personal directives, and...
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Edmonton, AB10160 118 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 1Y4
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4.7(72 reviews)
Feehan Law Office helps seniors and their families plan estates and navigate probate with clarity. Services include drafting wills, powers of attorney, and personal directives.
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Edmonton, AB10216 124 St #400, Edmonton, AB T5N 4A3
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4.8(17 reviews)
Estate Lawyers focuses on protecting your legal interests during major life changes and transitions. They provide advice on wills, enduring powers of attorney, personal directives, and...
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Edmonton, AB220-5540 Windermere Boulevard NW, Edmonton, AB T6W 2P3
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4.4(99 reviews)
Estate planning and administration services, including wills, enduring powers of attorney, personal directives, and probate and estate administration. The firm has over...
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Edmonton, AB2920 Calgary Trl NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 2G8
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4.3(109 reviews)
Helps seniors and families plan for the future with comprehensive estate services including wills, enduring powers of attorney, and personal directives that outline wishes for...
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Edmonton, AB316 Windermere Rd NW #410, Edmonton, AB T6W 2P3
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4.0(65 reviews)
Served the Edmonton area for over 30 years with personalized legal services. They offer wills and estates planning, estate administration, and notary services at a...
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Local elder law lawyers from public business listings, scored on public Google signals. Senior Care Path hasn't independently vetted every one, so always confirm credentials, registration, and fit before booking.
We order every provider by our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:
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How the 7 Edmonton elder law lawyers fall across our trust tiers.
Typical cost: Many elder law lawyers offer a paid first consultation (roughly $150 to $400, illustrative), and price powers of attorney and simple wills as a flat fee. What moves the price: Flat-fee documents versus ongoing matters like guardianship or a dispute, and how complex the family situation is.
Legal fees are usually private-pay. Ask for a written fee estimate up front. Some communities have legal aid or pro bono clinics for lower-income seniors, and a paid document package is often more affordable than families expect.
A 4.6 star average across 636 Google reviews of 7 elder law lawyers. Here is a sample, straight from clients and families.
“I had used Lypkie Henderson for the purchase of a condo. When the time came to sell I did not hesitate to contact them again. Unfortunately the sale was made difficult by the purchasers but Lypkie Henderson was able to handle the situation...”
“Local legal law offices, Is run by a very highly qualified team of professionals.I am very pleased of their work, every time I use their services. They are also very kind and ready to help with all the advice I need. I definitely recommend...”
“As someone who was previously employed by SB LLP, I already knew the calibre of people who work there and the level of care they provide to their clients. However, experiencing that care firsthand as a client was something entirely...”
“We recently did a real estate sale with the Lopatka Law and had a great experience. Mr.Lopatka took the time to go over the process, timeliness and fees involved. He executed on our instructions and kept us updated throughout. Recommend...”
“Matthew Feehan has provided sound legal services to myself and other family members over a number of years and has a proven track record of professional and punctual legal services as regards wills, POA’s, Personal Directives, and probate....”
“This is the third time we have used Heritage Law Offices for the sale and purchase of our properties since 2018 (six transactions altogether). James and his stuff have been wonderful. They make you feel comfortable and at easy. More...”
Drawn from the details each provider publishes, a quick read on what is common locally and what sets a provider apart.
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Elder law in Edmonton tends to centre around a few practical realities. The city sprawls, so where a lawyer's office sits matters more than people expect. Firms near Oliver, downtown, or the Glenora area are often most accessible for seniors living in the river valley neighbourhoods, while families in the southeast, around Mill Woods or Riverbend, may find it worth asking whether a lawyer offers phone or video consultations before committing to an in-person office. If your parent is a patient at the University of Alberta Hospital or the Royal Alexandra, some elder law firms have experience working alongside hospital social workers on discharge-planning situations, which can speed things up considerably when decisions are urgent.
The credential to look for is a lawyer with a clear focus on elder law or wills and estates, not a generalist who does a little of everything. Alberta does not have a formal elder law certification, so you're reading for experience, not a badge. Ask directly: what share of their practice involves older clients, powers of attorney, personal directives, or guardianship applications? A lawyer who handles those files weekly will know the Court of King's Bench procedures and Alberta's Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act far better than one who visits that territory a few times a year. If estate planning is also on your list, many elder law lawyers in Edmonton handle both, and bundling the work can save time even if it doesn't always save money.
Our honest recommendation: prioritize demonstrated elder law experience over convenience of location, even if it means your parent travels a bit further or joins a call rather than an in-person meeting. The trade-off is that video appointments feel less personal for some older adults, and a lawyer who hasn't met your parent face-to-face may miss cues about capacity or comfort that matter in these files. If any doubt exists about your parent's cognitive state, push for at least one in-person meeting. For families earlier in the planning process, a phone consultation is a perfectly reasonable starting point and most Edmonton elder law lawyers offer one. You might also connect an elder law lawyer with an estate planning specialist or a financial planner already on your parent's team; in our experience, those connections reduce duplication and catch gaps.
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