Give the office these details together
Scattered updates make planning harder. Have this short list ready for your first conversation with the office, and update the office if anything changes.
- Your transaction and closing date. Say whether you are buying, selling or refinancing, and include the property city and agreed completion date.
- Every signer's travel schedule. Include departure and return dates, the city and country where each person will be, and local time zones. Separate locations need to be considered separately.
- A reliable place for documents. Identify where you can receive and return a paper package if required. Tell the office about hotel changes, a remote worksite or limited courier access before a package is sent.
- Your availability for an appointment. Provide a few practical windows in your local time zone. Appointment availability and the signing method must be confirmed by the office.
- Your best contact while away. Include the email you will check and a phone number where you can be reached. Let the office know if your Canadian number will be unavailable.
Before you book around a video signing
Read the Alberta remote-signing guide. The lawyer needs to confirm lender, document and identity requirements. Do not assume that every document can be electronically signed or that a video appointment eliminates the need to return originals.
Do not book a courier or sign documents based only on general website guidance. Wait for the instructions for your file. If timing looks tight, call 780-473-7779 so the office can assess the available arrangements.
Keep signing and completion separate in your plan
Your signing appointment is one part of the transaction. The office still has to coordinate the required documents, lender instructions and completion steps. Treat key collection, moving arrangements and any incoming sale proceeds as separate items to confirm.
For a purchase, tell the office who will collect keys and how you will be reached on closing day. For a sale, discuss possession and how completion updates will reach you. For a refinance, confirm the lender and any related deadlines.
Use a short enquiry first
You do not need to put identity documents, bank details or account numbers into the general website form. Request a callback through our contact page, then share the planning details above with the office. The office will provide the next steps for documents and verification.
For an early budget, use the closing-cost calculator and read what the estimate includes. The file-specific quote and engagement are confirmed by the office.
Common questions
How far ahead should I tell the office about travel?
Tell the office as soon as you know your travel dates. The time needed depends on the file, signing arrangements and document delivery; there is no single safe deadline for every closing.
Can two owners sign from different places?
Tell the office where each owner will be. The lawyer must confirm suitable signing and verification arrangements for each person.
What if my travel plans change?
Contact the office promptly at 780-473-7779. An existing appointment or delivery plan may need to be changed before documents are sent.
This page is general information. Your lawyer confirms the requirements for your transaction.