A major decision most business-people face is choosing to buy or lease their business space. For those who choose to lease, the leasing process can be tricky. Commercial leases tend to be long, complicated and offer less protection than residential leases. Listed below are some initial questions that our real estate lawyers encourage you to […]
POP QUIZ! TRUE OR FALSE: a) Lawyers are too expensive. b) Lawyers use big words unnecessarily and only other lawyers can understand the agreements they write. c) Lawyers are busy and don’t have the time to really get to know their clients. d) The best way to get what I want is to hire a […]
Upon the breakup of a relationship, one or both partners may be entitled to claim spousal or partner support from the other. Providing financial support after separation is primarily intended to alleviate financial hardship and to help financially dependent partners become financially self-sufficient within a reasonable timeframe. However, a partner is not automatically entitled to […]
I am buying a home! What should be in my purchase agreement? Although most real estate agents are very carful about completing purchase agreements on behalf of their clients, when buying at home it is still important to carefully review your purchase agreement to ensure that it is complete and accurate. Unlike the vast majority […]
Does my corporation need a formal minute book? A corporation is legally required to maintain a minute book. But what is a minute book? Well, simply put, it’s a binder containing key corporate documents such as the Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation, by-laws, notices, director’s resolutions, shareholder resolutions, share certificates, share registers, director registers, […]
Having your estate in order for those you leave behind is of the utmost importance. It will ensure your wishes are upheld and will give your loved ones the gift of certainty during a difficult time. With blended families and second (or third) marriages, such planning can seem overwhelming and uncomfortable. However, with guidance from […]
Any company with more than one shareholder should strongly consider having a unanimous shareholders’ agreement in place. At the time of incorporation, this is often far from the shareholders’ minds and may be viewed as an unnecessary start-up expense. Shareholders are often friends or family members who have a close relationship and so don’t see […]
With public health officials urging families to self-isolate in their homes, divorced or separated parents who share parenting time are faced with a unique challenge. This is a stressful time for all families as they adapt to this new temporary reality, but it can be even more difficult for those who are managing a co-parenting […]
As COVID-19 continues to spread across Canada, the Federal Government has declared that the health, safety and well-being of all people in Canada, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis, remains a top priority. It is important for all Aboriginal groups and organizations to understand the support that is available to help prepare and respond to […]
You are a business owner amid COVID-19. Now what? The vast majority of our clients at Lift Legal are small and medium sized business owners in Edmonton and St. Albert. We are devastated to see the impact that the COVID-19 crisis is having on almost every single one of them, including all of the other […]