Background
Dennis Pelkie is Counsel in our Calgary office. He obtained his LLB from the University of Alberta in 1976. Prior to attending law school, Dennis obtained his undergraduate degrees from the University of Alberta.
Areas of Practice
Dennis practises in the area of Wills, Estates, and Wealth Management.
Rankings and Recognitions
· Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada® 2012 (Trusts and Estates)
· Recognized in the 2011 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (Estate & Personal Tax Planning)
· Martindale-Hubbell BV ® Distinguished ™ 4.4 out of 5
Professional Experience
Dennis is a recognized leader in the area of wills, estates, and wealth management. He has handled many aspects of estate planning from will drafting and interpretation, estate administration and probate, and estate litigation, to drafting inter vivos trusts, enduring powers of attorney and personal directives. Dennis has also handled a variety of estate litigation matters.
Dennis also has a lengthy and comprehensive background practising law with a focus on corporate law for small business clients. He handles a variety of corporate matters.
Published Work and Featured Appearances
For many years Dennis has acted as an instructor, teacher and writer for a wide variety of educational institutions, professional associations and clients on a topics related to wills, estates and estate administration.
Professional and Community Activities
· Member, Calgary Estate Planning Council
· Member, STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)
· Member, Mentor Program (Wills and Estates), Law Society of Alberta (1994 - present)
· Member, Surrogate Rules Committee (1994 - present) Member, Wills and Trusts Subsection, Canadian Bar Association, Southern Alberta (Former Chair)
· Member of Executive (and founding member) of CETL (Collaborative Estate and Trust Lawyers)
· Member, Alberta Law Reform Institute, Succession Law Reform Project