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Our practice includes the following areas;
Wills estates and trusts, including powers of attorney
We provide our clients, comprehensive
advice on a wide range of legal issues in this area
including the interpretation and enforceability of wills and
trust arrangements, the rights of beneficiaries, the duties
of executors and trustees, and incapacity issues.
In addition, we regularly advise clients with regards to
income and capital gains tax minimization, the use of
various tax shelters and deferrals, estate and tax planning,
and other asset protection structures, as well as, long term
strategic tax planning including transfers of wealth in
family owned businesses and other closely-held corporations.
For an appointment or more information
contact us today.
Family law
Family law impacts more people than all
other areas of law combined. For example, divorce affects
nearly half of Canadian marriages, and can be a devastating
experience for spouses and their children. If not handled
effectively and on a timely basis, separations can become
emotionally and financially devastating for all concerned.
Our approach comes from years of experience and a thorough
understanding of family law judgments.
Coupled with our sensitivity in handling family law matters,
we ensure that you know your rights and obligations in
marriage, cohabitation and separation, and how to proceed to
enforce those rights, meet the obligations and protect your
future. For an appointment or more information
contact us today.
Civil litigation and advocacy
Our firm is highly skilled in all phases of litigation, from
the initiation of proceedings through appeals before the
high courts.
Schwartz and Schwartz has gained significant expertise in
arguing complex cases involving civil litigation. We have
successfully resolved a substantial number of cases for our
clients and are acknowledged as a firm that has resolve and
practicality in approaching civil litigation matters.
We are committed to excellence and effectively representing
our client's best interests in all civil matters and
litigation. For an appointment or more
information contact us
today.
Corporate -including organizing and tax planning
We bring extensive experience advising a wide range of
businesses. Our comprehensive business services include
advising and assisting in matters that relate to business
including; incorporation, ongoing corporate governance,
corporate re-organizations including amalgamations and
tax-planned re-organizations and shareholder agreements.
For an appointment or more information
contact us today.
Acquisition and sale of business - asset and share
transactions
Schwartz and Schwartz provides legal advice and
representation to clients on all aspects of business and
finance law, including requirements of federal, provincial
and local governments, drafting or review of contracts, loan
agreements, employment contracts, shareholder agreements and
other relevant business and finance matters. We foster a
close working relationship with our clients so that our
enhanced understanding of their business, market and
competitive issues allows us to provide legal services in a
practical, proactive and timely manner.
For an appointment or more information
contact us today.
Real Estate Services
The purchase, ownership, development, management and
transfer of real estate can all have many implications, not
all of which are immediately obvious. Proper legal advice
and planning can help avoid expensive mistakes and legal
liabilities in connection with real estate.
For more information regarding our full
services in
Real Estate Services click
here.
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Areas of Practice