What is a will? A will is a legal document, usually 3 to 10 pages, by which you express your wishes regarding the distribution of your property, the care of any minor children, and the general management of your estate after you die. Your estate is generally what we call your property, debt, and …
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How do you know whether you are living common-law?
You’ve moved in with your significant other. You are both fairly independent: you both have well-paying jobs, you both pay half of the rent or mortgage, you both contribute to groceries (or to take-out, as the case may be), and you both generally keep your assets and debts separate (e.g. you both have your own …
Naming your business: Consider these three things
As a business owner, you should consider at least three things when naming your business: The difference between a corporate name, a trade name, and a trademark; Whether to register a registered trade name or a trademark; and Whether you might get into trouble using your preferred name. Know the difference: a business, a sole …
Suing without a lawyer
This post answers: what does it mean to sue someone? do you need a lawyer to sue someone? (answer: no) how do you sue someone? What does it mean to sue someone The purpose of suing someone (whether an individual or a company) is to get compensation for a loss or harm that the other …