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SEP

2014

The RPR / Survey Catch 22

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With the improved transit between northern Alberta and the Okanagan, many Albertans are considering selling their real estate in Alberta and moving to the Okanagan for a warmer lifestyle. Why not take advantage of the northern Alberta economic boom and enjoy the Okanagan...

AUG

2014

How do you help prevent being deemed a Personal Services Business?

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Tags : Business Law

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In our last article, we spoke about what a “personal service business” (PSB) is. This time let’s look at how a corporation can help prevent being deemed a PSB. Some seem to view incorporation as “proof” of independent contractor status. While being incorporated...

AUG

2014

What is a Personal Services Business? And why do I care?

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Tags : Business Law

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In certain industries, particularly the resource sector (including oil and gas), there has been a trend toward companies who wish to hire new workers, requiring those workers to first incorporate their own company (“NewCo”) to be engaged as a contractor. The hiring...

JUL

2014

Understanding Legal Fees on Real Estate Transactions

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Tags : Real Estate

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We frequently get asked questions about legal fees on real estate transactions. There are a number of factors that can impact the cost of your real estate deal including, but not limited to, the following: What type of file it is – purchase, construction mortgage, sale, or...

JUL

2014

I’m buying a new home! When should I look into home insurance?

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Tags : Real Estate

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Prospective buyers who are looking at purchasing a home should consider the need to get home insurance in place early in the process. For buyers who are getting a mortgage to purchase the home, confirmation of acceptable insurance is required prior to closing. We recommend that...

JUL

2014

Committee Applications

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Tags : Estate Planning

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A Committee application may be necessary when a person by reason of mental infirmity arising from disease, age or otherwise, becomes incapable of managing his or her own affairs and the requisite estate planning documents are not already in place ( i.e. enduring power of attorney...

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