Rather than sending away your important legal documents, you may be able to send a certified copy instead. Using a certified copy means you get to keep the original and avoid the risk of losing or damaging your valuable documents.
Affidavits vs. Statutory Declarations
Both affidavits and statutory declarations are formal, legally binding documents. But they are used for different purposes in Canada. Let’s discuss the differences between affidavits and statutory declarations and how these documents are made.
Application for Judicial Review in Immigration Files
What can you do if your immigration application has been denied? One option is an application for judicial review.
Who can Incorporate a Business?
You’ve weighed the advantages of incorporating a business, and decided to move forward. Next you may be wondering who can incorporate a business in BC, and whether you need a corporate lawyer to so so.
The Hague Convention: How do I get an Apostille Certificate?
Some countries use apostille certificates to validate public documents issued by one country for use in another country. In Canada, there is a different process to validate a document such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate for use abroad. The process is called “authentication and legalization”.
Notarization vs. Legalization of Documents
Say you need to use a document abroad but aren’t sure what steps to take. You search “notary public near me” and countless hits come up. How do you decide who to go to and what needs to be done to prepare your document for foreign use? This article will explain some of the basics.
Do I Need to Disclose my Withdrawn Criminal Charges to the IRCC?
In Immigration Law, the finding of misrepresentation is a serious matter with significant consequences. For immigrants, the law is (unexpectedly) quite broad and raises many issues. In my experience, while there are people who intentionally withheld material facts, there are others who genuinely believed that it was unnecessary to provide such information. I am constantly[Read More]
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney and Why is it Important?
You can’t predict the future, but you can put a plan in place now so that you and your loved ones are prepared for whatever the future may bring. An enduring power of attorney is an important part of that plan.
The Significance of a Health Care Representation Agreement
Plan ahead and take control over who will make personal and health care decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so. Consult with our experienced health care lawyers today!
Henson Trusts: Providing for Your Child with Special Needs
Are you planning to leave an inheritance for your child with special needs to ensure they are provided for during their lifetime? If so, be aware that an inheritance may disqualify your disabled child from receiving government assistance. An estate planning attorney can help you avoid that situation by setting up a “Henson trust” in your will.