The Powers of Attorney Act was amended in April of 2022, introducing new rules for Attorneys to follow when they begin to act on behalf of someone. Almost two years later, many Attorneys are still not aware of the new rules. This article outlines the new obligations under the Act. Older Power of Attorney documents […]
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Welcome, Charlotte Edwards, as a Partner of Kennedy Schofield Lutz Lawyers Inc.
We are very pleased to announce that Charlotte Edwards joined the Partnership effective January 2024. Charlotte came to work at the firm as an Articled Clerk in 2017 and continued on as an Associate. The reason Charlotte embarked upon her legal career was to be able to do work that helped people, and she has […]
Buying a home: How does a realtor help?
When we work with clients who are purchasing a home, we take the time to explain the process to them and are always available for any questions they may have.
Incorporation: advantages and disadvantages
While there are many factors to consider before deciding whether to incorporate, not all of them are listed here.
Trick or Treating Routes
During your preparations, it is important to consider some of the laws that may apply to the festivities.
What’s the Story on Will Kits?
Almost every time I present a seminar on estate planning, the question comes up – can I just use a Will kit? This is not something I recommend, so my answer is usually the same, you shouldn’t. Unfortunately, many people still use will kits because they appear economical, but the result of using one can […]
Why Do You Need me when Starting a New Business?
Clients often wonder what my role is in starting their new business. Whenever I’m asked this, I like to give them examples of the kind of situations they could be faced with if they did not seek legal advice in advance. Consider a situation where two best friends have a great business idea. They start […]
Restrictive Covenants: How will they affect my ownership?
When purchasing a property you will want to know whether there are any covenants attached to your property. Covenants are typically referred to as ‘restrictive covenants.’ A restrictive covenant is normally contained in a deed conveying land. Restrictive covenants are essentially the things you are not permitted to do on, to, over or under land […]
Why you’re not too young to get a Power of Attorney
Many people are hesitant to acquire a Power of Attorney when they are young and that is understandable since many don’t envision that such a document would be needed at early stages of life. The problem with that thinking is that if you do not acquire it early enough, depending on the circumstances, you may […]
Should I do my own legal work?
I know what you are thinking; Tracey is a lawyer, so of course, she is going to recommend that I have a lawyer because she wants me to hire her. I am going to acknowledge right now that this article is going to sound self-serving. But there is really no way around that. So I’m […]