Estate Planning for Small Business Owners: Protecting Your Business Legacy

Estate Planning

Running a small business comes with its unique set of challenges and triumphs. As a small business owner, you’ve poured your heart and soul into building your enterprise. However, amidst the day-to-day hustle, one aspect that often gets overlooked is estate planning. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the critical elements of estate…

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Contesting a Will: When and How Can Beneficiaries Challenge an Estate Plan

Real Estate Law

Contesting a will estate can be a complex and emotionally challenging process. When beneficiaries believe they have been unfairly treated or excluded from an estate plan, they may have legal grounds to challenge the will. In this blog post, we’ll explore the circumstances under which beneficiaries can contest a will and the steps involved in this challenging…

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What is Will Estate Law and How Does it Impact Your Inheritance?

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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…

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What Happens If Your Common Law Partner Passes Without a Will?

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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,…

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The Benefits of Having a Will Drafted

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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 –…

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Why you need to make a will even if you are young

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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. …

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How to Legally Defend Yourself Against False Accusations

Criminal Law

Being falsely accused of a crime may just be one of the most stressful experiences that an accused individual can face. Regardless of whether you committed the offense, it is important to know how you can defend yourself.  In this blog, we will discuss what you can do if you are ever falsely accused of…

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When is it too late to challenge or dispute a will?

Will Estate Lawyer

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…

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7 Common Reasons for Why a Study Permit in Canada is Refused

7 Common Reasons for Why a Study Permit in Canada is Refused

When students from foreign countries wish to study in Canada, they will need to obtain a study permit and an entry visa before they can begin their studies abroad. There is a process for applying for both of these documents through the Canadian government. Recently there has been a rise in applications, and it has…

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4 reasons why you should have a lawyer prepare your will and testament

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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…

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