Legal FAQs

Canada and the world: The basics of cross-border trusts
Got offshore properties? Discover cross-border trusts and international estate planning, which can help in managing your assets smoothly and with less tax
Jun 05, 2025
How breached fiduciary duties happen and what to do next
Learn what constitutes breached fiduciary duties in Canada. Discover the key legal steps that beneficiaries should take when handling fiduciary breaches
May 28, 2025
How to avoid paying taxes on settlement money in class actions
Discover the legal strategies on how to avoid paying taxes on settlement money in class actions, including the tax treatment of the components of a settlement
May 27, 2025
Alternative Minimum Tax: the tax you didn’t see coming
Explore what Canada's alternative minimum tax is, how it impacts taxpayers, and some tax planning strategies to avoid this costly surprise
May 27, 2025
Understanding the key legal steps in probating of a will
Learn about the process of probating a will, including the legal steps, probate fees to consider, and whether you need a lawyer or not
May 27, 2025
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act: What happens when you claim insolvency?
Explore what happens when you claim insolvency under Canada's Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, and the steps you can take to come out of it
May 26, 2025
Laying the blueprint: Infrastructure planning in Canada
Learn more about how infrastructure planning works in Canada's hard projects, plus the legal considerations for its implementors and stakeholders
May 26, 2025