If you have been asked to accept a position as a director of a company in which you have little or no involvement, think again. All too often spouses are appointed as a co-director of their partner’s company without understanding their full responsibilities as a...

One of the most loving things that you can do for your family is make plans for what happens after you die. This is particularly important if you have children or vulnerable adults who depend on you financially. A testamentary trust might be the right tool to help you...

All your assets, that is, your property (movable and immovable), shares, savings, investments, minus any liabilities are collectively referred to as your estate. Your Will explains your intention for the distribution of your estate. You are assured that upon your...

I’m often asked, should I register the lease or lodge a caveat to protect the lease? The answer is yes. The reasons why a landlord should register a lease is different from why a tenant should register a lease or lodge a caveat. From a Landlord’s Perspective In...

Yes, but of course we’d say that. If you are entering into a commercial or retail Lease you may be presented with a document sometimes exceeding 50 pages, with many Lease documents addressing a range of different topics with complex legal terminology and concepts....