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When Should You Start Estate Planning?
When Should You Start Estate Planning? Per Caring.com’s survey in 2020, nearly 30% of people believe that a will should be put in place before 35 years of age. People tend to spend more time planning outings and vacations than how their assets will be handled once they are gone. Estate planning may not be…
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Post-Collision Mental Health – The Treatment Hurdle A look at the L.A.T.’s decision and reconsideration of 18-007991, J.V. and Intact Insurance Company Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Personal Injury Insureds involved in car accidents should have access to accident benefits, regardless of who is at fault. Amongst other things, accident benefits cover the insured’s post-collision…
Read MoreCompelling Reasons Why You May Need a Business Lawyer
Businesses are expected to follow the myriad laws set by the authorities. Therefore, whether small or big, businesses need an Lawyer to ensure they function properly and are compliant with the set laws. Issues such as property purchases and preparing taxes require legal help. Disputes and litigation require law expertise to prevent serious consequences, as…
Read More5 Tips To Prevent Winter Car Accidents
Now that it’s the middle of winter, you’ve probably gotten the hang of driving in the snow again. However, there are nearly 157,000 traffic accidents each year due to snow and ice-covered roadways. Nearly 117,000 of those accidents cause injuries. Oftentimes, accidents in the winter happen no matter how cautious you are. There are some…
Read MoreOttawa Employment Lawyers | I was just let go “without cause”, what does this mean?
I was just let go “without cause”. What does this mean? Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Litigation Prior to engaging in any litigious action, clients should have a grasp of not only their rights but those of the employer as well. What may not appear fair, maybe either contractually or legally legitimate. The term “without…
Read MoreOttawa Employment Lawyers | Forfeiture of Unvested Shares
I was fired without cause. What happened to my company shares or stock options? Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Litigation Your job was just terminated “without cause” and as if it’s not bad enough that you just lost your job, you also find out that your shares in the company are no longer yours. Just…
Read MoreEstate Planning Tips Everyone Should Know
Many people don’t want to think or discuss the fact that they won’t always be around. The thought of this can upset and worry individuals, but the reality is that it is something that needs to be discussed. Without proper planning, there are hosts of problems you can encounter, and without proper planning and consideration,…
Read MoreWhen to Call a Car Accident Lawyer
You may think that calling a car accident Lawyer is only necessary if you’ve been injured in an automobile accident, but that’s not true. Even if no one is physically hurt — or you don’t believe you’re physically hurt immediately following an accident — you should always call a personal injury Lawyer. There are many…
Read MoreOttawa Employment Lawyers | Are contracts necessary?
Employer’s Resource | Are contracts necessary? Reasonable Notice and Bonus Requirements Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Employment Law I’m always surprised to see how many employers still adopt the “handshake” method when hiring employees. I can understand the temptation to be nostalgic, but these types of employment agreements can leave employers at loss. Especially when…
Read More5 Things People Get Wrong About Estate Planning
Estate planning can be an uncomfortable topic. Nobody enjoys talking about death or what’s going to happen to our property after we die. But estate planning is an important process to protect your beneficiaries from creditors, poor decisions, family conflict, and stress. Here are five things most people get wrong about estate planning. 1. “I’m…
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