Author: Vanessa DeDominicis

Vanessa displays an impressive range of skills and knowledge by serving clients in three different practice areas: wills and estates, real estate, and corporate and intellectual property law. Families, both young…

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2018-06-28

Wills, Estates and Trusts

What Happens if a Shareholder Dies?

By: Vanessa DeDominicis

I have a lot of corporate clients. These clients often have small businesses, or sometimes large businesses that they are one of many shareholders in.

“Intermeddling” in an Estate – Can An Executor Walk Away?

2018-05-30

Wills, Estates and Trusts

“Intermeddling” in an Estate – Can An Executor Walk Away?

By: Vanessa DeDominicis

The job of Executor is an onerous one. You cannot be forced to take on the job when you are named Executor.

Proper and Improper Use of A Power of Attorney

2018-04-26

Wills, Estates and Trusts

Proper and Improper Use of A Power of Attorney

By: Vanessa DeDominicis

An Attorney appointed to act for another adult under a Power of Attorney has an onerous task.

Your Business and Your Will – Shareholders' Agreements

2018-03-26

Wills, Estates and Trusts

Your Business and Your Will – Shareholders’ Agreements

By: Vanessa DeDominicis

If you have a business with a few shareholders, you may have a Shareholders’ Agreement in place. This forms part of your estate planning whether you like it or not.

2018-02-28

Wills, Estates and Trusts

Philanthropy And Your Will

By: Vanessa DeDominicis

Donations to charity via a Will are a main source of income for many Canadian charities.

Questions About Title Insurance - For the Purchaser

2018-01-31

Wills, Estates and Trusts

Questions About Title Insurance – For the Purchaser

By: Vanessa DeDominicis

Title insurance is protection against loss arising from problems connected to the title to your property.

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