What to do? What happens when you are faced with having to sue someone? The question is should I or shouldn’t I? These are emotional situations but your decisions should…
Keeping Your Corporation Current – Filing Your Annual Returns
You are the proud owner of a corporation, happily managing the day to day affairs. But are there are other things that you should be aware of? Section 268(1) of…
Part II: Incorporation- To Incorporate or Not to Incorporate. I am Opening My Own Business!!!
You have made the decision to be the entrepreneur you have always wanted to be, to start up your business and make your fortune. Congratulations!!! But now what? You are…
Part I: Sole Proprietorships- I am Opening My Own Business!!! To Incorporate Or Not to Incorporate
You have made the decision to go it on your own…to strike out on your own path and make your fortune. Congratulations!!! But now what? You are so excited but…
I am the Personal Representative of an Estate. Can I Pay Myself?
There is no question that taking on the task of a Personal Representative is time-consuming and can be emotionally charged, depending on the complexity of an Estate and the personalities…
Administering The Estate – Protecting Yourself
A Grant of Probate and/or Grant of Administration is obtained from the Surrogate Court. A Grant of Probate is granted by the Surrogate Court when an individual dies with a…
What Is A Paralegal Anyway?
A paralegal is an individual with formal education as a legal assistant, but with a specialized skill for drafting legal documents and conducting research. A paralegal is not qualified to…
An Executor’s Checklist – The Responsibilities Of An Executor Of An Estate
Set out below is a very extensive checklist for the executor of an Estate. While many of these items may not apply to your situation, nor is there a strict...
The Next Step When Your Loved One Dies
PROBATING THE ESTATE IF THERE IS A WILL ADMINISTERING THE ESTATE WHEN THERE IS NO WILL In Alberta, when an individual passes away, all of their financial assets are essentially...
What Is A Personal Directive (Living Will)?
The Personal Directive (commonly referred to as the Living Will) is a legal document which appoints an individual to make decisions on your behalf with respect to your personal care...
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