Wills And Estates Series – Structure Of A Simple Willl
In today’s post, we will go over the skeleton structure of a simple Will. While there are many sections in a complex Will, most simple Wills follow a basic structure of Five Sections. 1) Your name and personal details First, a Will begins by naming the person who is making the Will called the “testator”. Your name in […]
Wills And Estates Series – What Happens if i Die Without A Will?
If you die without a Will, the law says that you have died “intestate,” which means that you left no instructions as to how your property is to be divided and distributed. With no Will to provide such instructions, legislation in Ontario called the Ontario Succession Law Reform Act will outline how your property will […]
Wills And Estates Series – Can Anyone Make One?
Last year, accused Canadian killer Bryer Schmegelsky tried to do a videotaped Will shortly before his death). This was considered invalid because it didn’t meet the requirement of a Will in Ontario. Whether you use a lawyer or not, for a Will to be valid, THREE requirements must be met: A Will must be written […]
Wills And Estates Series – What Is Wills And Estates?
The purpose of this blog series is to give you a basic understanding of the key issues related to Estate Planning and Wills in Ontario. It is not legal advice and it is not a substitute for legal advice. When people hear the words “estate planning” they immediately think drafting a Will. While drafting a […]
What Happens When There Is A Leak In A Gas Tank?
When operating a gas station, one should be familiar with the Technical Standards and Safety Act but also, the forgotten Liquid Fuels Handling Code. The Code has requirements for licensing, corrosion protection systems, maintenance, testing, leak detection systems etc. The Code provides the frequency and methods for testing and monitoring for the detection of leaks […]
Buying a Gas Station?
If you are buying a gas station, whether it is your first time or third time, it is always recommended that you request certain documents as part of your due diligence. It will give you a better idea of the condition the gas station is in, and whether it has complied with regulatory standards. We […]
What is a Not-for-Profit Organization?
Not-for-profit organizations, also called non-profit organizations is a club, society, or association that is organized and operated solely for either: social welfare; civic improvement; pleasure or recreation; or any other purpose except profit. It has some similarities and differences compared to a for profit corporation: The main similarities are: A corporation has perpetual existence, It […]