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Situations in Which Powers of Attorney Are Beneficial
Almost everyone can benefit from powers of attorney, but few actually have this legal document set in place. A power of attorney allows for someone to act on your behalf and deal with any legal or financial matters that may…
Three Reasons Why Business Owners Should Consider Business Incorporation
If you are a business owner in Ontario, you may have toyed around with the idea of business incorporation. When you incorporate your business, it becomes a legal entity that is separate from any of the individuals who own it….
The Purpose of Probate Legal Services
If your will consists of a receipt or piece of paper that you scribbled some information down onto, it may not be considered a legitimate will in court once you pass away. However, “Probate”, or “Estate Administration” in Ontario, is…
Why Hiring a Business Lawyer Is Crucial to Your Business’ Success
Starting up a business can be exciting, complicated, and nerve-wracking all at the same time. If you are an entrepreneur, there are two people you will need to have on speed dial when your business is first developing: an accountant…
Thinking About Having a Will and Testament Drawn Up? Here’s What to Include.
Thinking about passing away and leaving a family behind may not be something you want to dwell on. However, leaving your family without a last will and testament put in place may only magnify the difficulty of your death during…
How an Attorney Can Help You with Sale of Business
When it comes to a sale of business, specifically your business, it is essential that you seek out the assistance of an attorney to ensure everything goes smoothly. The lawyer you are working with should be experienced and have knowledge…
The Differences Between Wills, Trusts, & Powers of Attorney
When it comes to wills, trusts, & powers of attorney, these three essential legal documents are often lumped into the same category, even though each is extremely distinct in its purposes. If you weren’t sure about what each of these…
Legal Situations a Business Attorney Can Help Your Company With
Most businesses think they don’t need the assistance of a business attorney until they are involved in a sticky legal situation or a lawsuit. However, this is not the case. Here are a few situations where the skills of an…
Common Mistakes with Trusts and How to Avoid Them
A trust is a legal document that outlines a plan for a third party to take care of certain assets for beneficiaries and determines how these assets will be distributed to the beneficiaries and when this process will take place….
Ontario Incorporation: What to Do After You Incorporate
Turning a business into a corporation through the process of incorporation has a variety of advantages. After you’ve gone through the process of incorporation with your Ontario business, you may be asking yourself what you should do now. To continue…