About us.

 

What is Modern Wills Law?

We are technically a law firm. But we are laser-focused on all things estates. This means are services include estate planning packages (Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Personal Directives), as well as probate/estate administration.

What makes us modern?

We are not scared of advances in technology - we are excited by them! They allow us to spend significantly more time connecting with our clients one-on-one, while providing lawyer-drafted documents at reasonable flat rates.

Need assistance with a loved one’s estate?

Click here to schedule a consultation with us or send us an email any time.

Thinking about preparing estate planning documents? We should work together if:

  • You are a young professional who is working hard to build your dream life and you want to be sure that the assets that you have worked so hard to acquire would be in the hands of people you trust.

  • You are a parent who wants to ensure your kids are taken care of by someone you trust.

  • You are recently separated or divorced and you want to ensure that a charity close to your heart benefits from your estate, rather than your former spouse.

  • You are anyone who wants to ensure things are as simple as possible for your loved ones on your death, and you see the value in planning now!

Estate planning is not just for retired people who have accumulated significant wealth. (Though if that describes you, you most definitely need an estate plan too!) Wills may be even more important when a death is unexpected. Let’s imagine: you have the opportunity to live to 100. By 100, you have watched your loved ones enjoy sharing in the assets you worked so hard to accumulate, and there is really not much left to be distributed under the terms of your Will. A Will would matter less in those circumstances than it would for someone who died prior to reaching that milestone. Wills are needed because we cannot predict the future.

You deserve the peace of mind that comes with having a personalized plan in place that achieves your goals and will make things easier for your loved ones in the future.

 

Britta Graversen.

Lawyer & Owner, Modern Wills Law

 
Photo of Britta Graversen.

  • Lawyer & Owner

    Britta is on a mission to modernize the estate planning process. She is determined to make it simple and convenient for Albertans to get customized, lawyer-drafted, estate planning documents.

    Prior to starting Modern Wills, Britta practiced at a boutique tax and corporate law firm in downtown Calgary.

  • Admitted to the Alberta Bar

    Member, Canadian Bar Association

    University of Calgary, Faculty of Law, Juris Doctor (Dean’s List)

    University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business, Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction

    Pro Bono Law Alberta, Pro Bono Champions of the Future Award (Calgary, 2017)

    Wine & Spirits Education Trust, Level 2 Award in Wines with Distinction

What our clients are saying.

Testimonials

“Choosing a lawyer to navigate something as significant as a will is no small task, especially for a bustling family juggling kids and businesses. For years, we procrastinated this crucial step. Then we found Britta at Modern Wills, and everything changed. Not only is she incredibly adept at her craft, but she also has the unique ability to simplify complex processes, making them feel straightforward. Modern Wills integrates cutting-edge technology which further enhanced our experience, streamlining procedures and adding a touch of modernity to the age-old practice of will drafting. If you've been putting off creating or updating your will, we can't recommend Britta and the team at Modern Wills highly enough. Easy, efficient, and thoroughly professional – they're truly top-notch. “

— Former Clients

“Britta and Modern Wills is the only way I would ever want to create a document of such importance. It can be a daunting, expensive process and I felt like I understand the material we created together and truly got my money’s worth in the experience. Britta is friendly, professional, funny, helpful and so so knowledgeable! Our Will is exactly what we wanted AND I understand all of the legal info - for the most part ;) “

— Former Client

“I would recommend this firm. There are knowledgeable, friendly, communication is excellent. The rates are reasonable. I would definitely recommend this firm. ”

— P.T.

“Britta at Modern Wills made the process of preparing our estate documents both easy and cost-effective. We would (and will) recommend Modern Wills to our friends and acquaintances. Britta is prompt, explains things clearly and has made this experience (which is not always one we look forward to considering) painless and a pleasure. ”

— Former Clients

“Britta and Modern Wills was fantastic to work with! We enjoy the experience from start to finish. I have and will continue to recommend her to friends and family.”

— Former Client

“Great experience, knowledgeable and responsive!

Britta and her staff were very helpful and responsive to all my questions and concerns. It was an extensive process to create an estate plan and she guided me every step of the way. She is very knowledgeable and trustworthy; I could not imagine another lawyer working as hard for you. Altogether it was a very pleasant experience!”

— John

“We really enjoyed working with Modern Wills. Britta was always responsive and knowledgeable in response to any questions, and she walked us through the process to make sure that we understood everything. Things were presented in plain language as much as possible, which made the whole process feel more accessible.”

— Meg

“We had such a great experience with Britta. We had been meaning to do our will for years and this was the perfect fit. It was very thorough and affordable. We had considered an online will kit but I’m really glad we didn’t go that route. Modern Wills was a perfect fit for us. Now we have peace of mind everything would be taken care of.”

— Former Client

“Thanks for all your help, Britta. That was one big hurdle that we were avoiding for a long time and you got us into legal shape at last!”

— Sharon & Geoff

“Britta provided extensive value for the fee. I had put my will off for a long time, so glad I went with Modern Wills to finally get it done, along with my PD and POA. Britta is a highly professional lawyer with significant knowledge and attention to detail. She also has the rare quality of being authentic, patient and caring. I feel so relieved to have it done and done right.”

— Former Client

Ensure your wishes are respected and protected. Start planning today.