Will Estate Law
What is Will Estate Law and How Does it Impact Your Inheritance?
When a loved one passes away, it’s difficult for everyone. Along with the emotional grief, legal issues also need to be addressed, including the distribution of their assets. This is where will and estate law come into play. In this article, we’ll explain will and estate law and how it impacts your inheritance. What is…
Read MoreWhat Happens If Your Common Law Partner Passes Without a Will?
Regardless of the number of years a common law couple has been together, the common law partners are not treated the same as those who are legally married and therefore do not have the same property rights as their married counterparts. In the province of Ontario, if a common law partner passes without a will,…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Having a Will Drafted
You have probably heard that it’s important to have a will. However if you are young, don’t have a lot of assets, or haven’t started a family yet, you may be wondering if having a will drafted is really necessary just yet. The fact is, there are many benefits to drafting a will now –…
Read MoreWhy you need to make a will even if you are young
Many individuals overlook the importance of having a will drafted. Especially the younger generations of individuals do not prioritize the drafting of a will when in reality they should. The fact is that none of us really know how long we have on this planet and almost everyone can proactively benefit from having a will. …
Read MoreWhen is it too late to challenge or dispute a will?
When a loved one passes away, there is so much to do and final affairs to take care of. At the time, you may not be thinking clearly about what is going on and so you might be least concerned about your loved one’s will or final wishes. Now that it’s been a while and…
Read More4 reasons why you should have a lawyer prepare your will and testament
You are probably aware that having a will and estate plan is important as it allows for you to formulate and manage your final wishes in a legal document and designate beneficiaries to your estate and belongings. Furthermore, it saves your family the stress of trying to guess what your wishes were and helps to…
Read MoreWhy You Might Need a Wills and Estate Lawyer?
While some choose to create their Last Will and Testament from a “will in a box” or an online form, all can have a legal standing in court. However, your final affairs are highly important; they should be handled with a high degree of care, following all required legalities. Hiring a professional wills and estate…
Read MoreThe importance of hiring a business lawyer
Businesses are expected to follow several sets of complicated laws set by the authorities. Therefore, whether it’s a small store or a larger company, businesses need lawyers to ensure they function properly and are compliant with the set laws. If there are any issues regarding property purchases and or while preparing taxes you may need…
Read MoreEnduring POA and Advanced directives
Enduring Power of Attorney and Health Directive Forms are legal documents that need to be signed, dated, and witnessed. Advanced Health Directives, including living, will and medical power of attorney (or also called a durable power of attorney for health care.) Advanced Health directives do not have the right to make any financial decisions. Let’s…
Read MoreFamily Law Agreements
Family law agreements are affordable options to resolve disputes involving family law. Agreements can be made to suit everyone’s special circumstances and needs. When signing family law papers, you will need what is called a witness when you sign. The Family Law Act ensures the rights of children and the responsibilities of parents towards their…
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