Working from Home during Covid-19: Are You Becoming an Independent Contractor?
One of the most profound results of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the effect it has had on the composition of the workplace. Working remotely has forced employers to move to a task-based measure of labour…
Business Leases in the Time of Covid: What you Need to Know!
Even with the “work from home revolution” caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, many businesses still need space for inventory, operations, retail facilities and for a plethora of other reasons. The Ontario Commercial…
Attention Ontario Realtors: You Can FINALLY Incorporate…and Here’s How!
After a years-long lobbying effort, Ontario Realtors are FINALLY allowed to reap the tax and liability protection benefits of using a Personal Real Estate Corporation (PREC). On October 1, 2020, new regulations under…
Buying a business? Don’t Sign Anything Before Reading This!
Buying a business is a great way for an entrepreneur to hit the ground running by acquiring a going concern with existing clients, cash flow and infrastructure such as an office and employees. Buying an existing…
Tools to Minimize Taxes in Estate Planning: Why Using a Will is not Always the Best Option
There are many tools that can be used to minimize the MANY taxes that can impact how much your beneficiaries actually get after your death. For example, Joint Tenancy on Real Property is often used as an estate…
Vendor vs. Purchaser: How to get the Upper-Hand in a Commercial Real Estate Negotiation
Negotiating a commercial real estate deal is both a battle of guts and a battle of wits. The addition or subtraction of one dollar or one condition can make the difference between a good deal and a bad deal for…
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…
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…
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…