The more you know, the better your decisions and the more satisfied you will be with our services. With this in mind, we put numerous tools and resources at your fingertips.
- Business Law & Corporate Law
- Construction Law
- Employment Law
- Family, Divorce & Domestic Disputes
- Immigration Law
- Lending & Mortgages
- Notary & Commissioner
- Personal Injury
- Real Estate Law & Property Law
- Tax Law
- Wills, Estate Planning & Wealth Preservation
Aug
6,
2010
Guardians Chosen in a Will, and the the Children’s Law Reform Act
Guardians, Custodians, and the Children’s Law Reform ActConventionally, “guardians” of minor children are whomever the parent has named in his or her will to take care...
Aug
4,
2010
Guardians for Mentally Incapable Persons: When the Court Decides
Court Hearing and JudgmentA person who is concerned about an adult who appears to be mentally incapable and at serious risk may apply to the court...
Aug
4,
2010
Taxation at Death: Using Rollovers to Defer Taxes
RolloversAccording to the Canadian Income Tax Act there are two circumstances under which death need not bring forth a deemed realization of non-depreciable capital property or...
Aug
4,
2010
The Liability of Personal Representatives in Estate Administration
Personal Liability of Personal RepresentativesThe purpose of the personal liability provision is to encourage personal representatives to ensure that they do not overlook their obligations, such...
Aug
4,
2010
Creditors, the CRA and the Role of Estate Trustees
The personal representative (ITA, s. 150(3)) carries the responsibility of addressing the tax consequence of a taxpayer’s death. But the ITA (Income Tax Act) does not...
Aug
3,
2010
How We’re Taxed when We Die
A pertinent question often asked in respect of taxation at death is: Would there be any estate taxes or succession duties? Strictly speaking, the answer is...
Jul
29,
2010
The Court Appointment of Guardians (for Mentally Incapable Persons)
Disposition by the CourtUnder s. 77(3), there are three possible dispositions of the matter by the judge:1) A verdict without a hearing;2) A direction to the...
Jul
29,
2010
The Documents Involved in the Court Appointment of Guardians for Mentally Incapable Persons
What Documents are Involved?As in the standard procedure, the Notice of Application and the Affidavit of the Applicant (including exhibits) are to be prepared so as...
Jul
29,
2010
Issues in Mortgage Law
Foreclosure: When and Why?It is not uncommon to combine a claim for foreclosure with a claim for the amount due under the covenants contained in the...
Jul
29,
2010
Mortgage Enforcement: What Can Go Wrong?
Notice of Sale and RequisitionsIf a purchase is made under power of sale, it is necessary to ensure that the vendor is authorized to conduct the...
