Personal Services
Sharek&Co. clients enjoy access to a wide range of private legal services in the areas of real estate conveyancing, will preparation, estate planning, enduring powers of attorney and personal directives, guardianship and dependent adult applications. Our firm does not represent clients in criminal or matrimonial matters.
Real Estate Transactions
At Sharek&Co., we understand that buying a home is one of the most significant transactions most of us enter into, and that selling your home can seem overwhelming. The lawyers at Sharek&Co. bring considerable knowledge and experience to all areas of real estate law, including purchase and sale
transactions for both residential and commercial, dealing with new home construction issues, and
acting for lenders, including private financing transactions.
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Wills & Estate Planning
Perhaps no one likes to think of it, but it is far better to be prepared for unfortunate
circumstances, and make the decisions on your own, and in advance, regarding what happens
when you are incapacitated or pass away. Sharek&Co. can assist you in the planning process.
We generally recommend that three documents are prepared: an Enduring Power of
Attorney, a Personal Directive, and a Will.
Have Sharek&Co. start drafting your Will
Have Sharek&Co. start drafting your Personal Directive
Have Sharek&Co. start drafting your Enduring Power of Attorney
Dependent Adult Applications (now known as “Represented Adults”)
Whether it is an initial application or a review of a previous Order, we can assist. We are able to
have Orders granted in both Trusteeship and Guardianship authority. Applying for and obtaining
a Guardianship/Trusteeship Order ensures that you are the one that can make important decisions
on behalf of a loved one. You do not have to worry about whether decisions are being made on
behalf of the individual by persons not best suited to make those decisions. We make it a priority
to help you understand the process of the guardianship or trusteeship application, and that
you fully understand your authority as the Guardian or Trustee.
Probate / Administration Applications
Administering an Estate can be quite complicated, time consuming and difficult to deal with,
on top of the loss of a loved one. We can provide advice and guidance to Executors appointed
under a Will or family members of a loved one who died without a Will.
Certifying Acceptance Agent for ITIN Applications
Canadians are often surprised when they learn that their financial dealings and gambling winnings in the United States may be subject to a 30% Withholding Tax imposed by the IRS. Often, all or a portion of the 30% Withholding Tax can be avoided or reclaimed from the IRS if you have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
Purchasing a Business or Investing in Business
If you are thinking of purchasing a Business or entering into an investment arrangement with
a private company, we can review the disclosure documents and provide advice to help protect
your investment, manage your risk, and complete the transaction.
Loan Structure, Security & Debt Collections
We offer individual lenders advice on how to structure and secure loans to protect their money,
and assist with collection of debts and loans made to businesses or individuals.
Implementing Tax Planning Strategies
In association with our clients’ accounting professionals, we can assist you with implementing various tax planning strategies, such as trust agreements, estate freezes and family trusts.
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