by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 5, 2017 | Our Take on Things
When spouses decide to prepare their wills together, there may be a concern that once one of the spouses die and the surviving spouse later remarries, that the surviving spouse may not live up to the joint intentions and promises she or he made to the deceased spouse...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 28, 2017 | Our Take on Things
I’m fortunate that as part of my career I have the opportunity to Mentor students, beginning at the High School level and carrying on to lawyers about to be Called to the Bar. I’ve recently encountered some questions during Mentoring interactions that have...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 21, 2017 | Our Take on Things
What is the difference between a lawyer and a paralegal? That is one of the most common questions I am asked by clients. One of the most obvious differences between lawyers and paralegals is education; however, this blog will focus on the scope of practice of a...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 14, 2017 | Our Take on Things
Lawyers provide a service. We do many things including conducting research, advocating for our clients and providing legal opinions. While these services are essential, they are not always welcomed nor are they always appreciated. Many businesses that are not law...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 7, 2017 | Our Take on Things
I previously talked about why I became a Law Clerk and my role with corporate matters in the firm. This is a big part of what I do for our clients and I wanted to expand on that thought, so that’s what today’s Blog is about. As a Corporation, Federal or...
by Andriessen & Associates | Oct 31, 2017 | Our Take on Things
Back in July, the Liberal government issued draft legislation for proposed tax reforms aimed at private incorporated businesses that fell primarily into 4 categories: Income splitting, Capital gains exemption, Capital gains within a corporate group, and Deferral of...
