Legal Articles
January 18, 2016
In Medicine Hat we appreciate the importance of shopping locally and supporting local business. Many small businesses start off initially as a sole proprietorship. As a business thrives and grows over time, your accountant may tell you it makes sense […]
February 22, 2016
This is a continuation of my January column in the Medicine Hat News on the Anatomy of Incorporation. To review my last months’ article, click here. In my last article I discussed the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws as […]
March 17, 2016
It seems as though every week in Alberta brings additional negative economic news. Almost all of us know a friend or relative who has been laid off, or whose hours or wages have been cut back, or who have had […]
April 13, 2016
Janis Pritchard was interviewed for an article about Collaborative Divorce and Mediation by Mike Fisher. The article was just published by Apple Magazine. You can click here to read the article in Apple Magazine, or read the article below. By […]
April 18, 2016
What is a retainer agreement? You may have heard of a retainer agreement, also known as an engagement agreement. These terms are interchangeable, and both mean a contract between a lawyer and his/her client. A retainer agreement describes the legal […]
April 19, 2016
Family businesses are the cornerstone of the Canadian economy. Canada’s family businesses provide jobs, both full-time and part-time, to over 6 million Canadians and account for annual sales of over $1.3 trillion. Family businesses have a leader and that leader […]
April 19, 2016
Litigation is the word used to describe the procedure for a claim in court. In Alberta, more than 98% of claims that are filed in court are settled before a trial in front of a judge. All court claims begin […]
April 21, 2016
Formal estate administration may be necessary in situations where the person who passes away is single (or widowed) and owns assets, like land, in their name solely. Where a person passes away leaving a Will, the personal representative (or executor) […]
April 21, 2016
The foundation for every estate plan is the Will, the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) and the Personal Directive (PD), sometimes known as a Living Will. Your Will is important because it sets out how your debts are to be […]
April 21, 2016
Your choices in how to resolve your divorce are collaboration, mediation and going to court. If you and your spouse are prepared to make decisions together, instead of turning these decisions over to a judge, you should consider Collaboration or […]