CAN YOU DISINHERIT YOUR CHILD?
Published by Christian Hallé - September 16, 2024
It's a situation we're confronted with from time to time during meetings with our customers, either by a parent who, as part of the [...]
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Deed of sale: beware of the details that can change everything!
Published by Gabrielle Guérin - September 10, 2024
By Gabrielle Guérin, lawyer, with the collaboration of Anne-Élizabeth Bleau, law student When buying a property or an asset, certain clauses can have major consequences [...].
Read moreFLOODING: HOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR RECOURSE DOESN'T FALL THROUGH!
Published by Stéphane Chatigny - August 27, 2024
Article written by Me Stéphane Chatigny, in collaboration with law student Alexandra Labrecque. Following torrential rains in August, a number of commercial properties were damaged by [...].
Read moreA silent clause is not necessarily ambiguous
Published by Valérie Boucher - August 19, 2024
By Valérie Boucher, lawyer, partner, with the collaboration of Florence Major, student-at-law In its recent decision Jacques Audet, CPA v. Harold Girard, CPA[1], the Quebec Court of Appeal [...]...
Read moreCHANGES TO THE LAW ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE HOUSING TRIBUNAL: WHAT LANDLORDS NEED TO KNOW (ADOPTION OF BILL 31)
Published by Gabrielle Guérin - July 9, 2024
By Gabrielle Guérin, lawyer, with the collaboration of Yvette Kasongo, paralegal As previously indicated, a number of laws have been amended as a result of the Act to amend various laws [...].
Read moreESTATE PLANNING: SALE OR SALE PRICE PAYABLE ONLY ON DEATH
Published by Stéphane Chatigny - July 4, 2024
As part of an estate plan, a parent may wish to sell an asset to one of his or her children, but defer payment of the price [...].
Read moreTENANT OCCUPYING THE DWELLING WITHOUT RIGHT ON JULY 1: WHAT REMEDIES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE LANDLORD?
Published by Gabrielle Guérin - June 27, 2024
By Gabrielle Guérin, lawyer, with the collaboration of Florence Major, law student As the landlord of a building, what recourse do you have if a tenant refuses to [...].
Read moreDISAGREEMENT OVER SCHOOL CHOICE?
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - June 25, 2024
The start of the school year always means an abundance of hearings before the courts so that a choice can be made as to whether the child should attend the school proposed by [...].
Read moreThe change from guardianship of property to guardianship of property and person.
Published by Martin Brisson - June 10, 2024
In the context of an application for review of a decision by a special clerk, the Superior Court recently had to consider the application of articles 278.1 and 280 [...].
Read moreAdministering the assets of a vulnerable elder: well taken who thought he was taking!
Published by Martin Brisson - June 4, 2024
In Quebec, we are living through an era when the value of our elders' assets is high and the value of estates is reaching record heights. This situation [...]
Read moreA POTENTIAL STOP TO EVICTIONS - BILL 65
Published by Gabrielle Guérin - June 4, 2024
By Gabrielle Guérin, lawyer, with the collaboration of Mila Mailhot, law student On May 22, 2024, the Minister responsible for Housing, France Élaine Duranceau, presented the [...].
Read moreCHANGES TO THE CIVIL CODE: WHAT LANDLORDS NEED TO KNOW (ADOPTION OF BILL 31)
Published by Gabrielle Guérin - May 29, 2024
By Gabrielle Guérin, lawyer, with the collaboration of Yvette Kasongo, paralegal Several laws have been amended as a result of the Act to amend various legislative provisions [...].
Read moreA PILOT PROJECT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR PARENTS IN HIGH-CONFLICT CO-PARENTING SITUATIONS
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - May 29, 2024
Do you have a child or children? Do you already have a final judgment, but it's not being respected and you have to go back to court? Is your situation [...]
Read moreSurprised by your parent's last wishes?
Published by Martin Brisson - May 21, 2024
In recent months, commentators on Quebec legal news have addressed the issue of freedom to test, a well-established principle in Quebec law. They [...]
Read moreApplying to the Housing Administrative Tribunal to have your rent fixed: procedural steps and deadlines?
Published by Gabrielle Guérin - May 15, 2024
As the period for landlords to send notices of rent increases and changes in lease conditions has come to an end for many of the leases [...].
Read moreApplying to the Housing Administrative Tribunal for rent fixing: how to obtain an order for the tenant to pay the introductory costs?
Published by Gabrielle Guérin - May 10, 2024
Application to the Housing Tribunal for rent fixing: how to obtain an order that the tenant pay the costs of the proceedings? On the Application for rent fixing form, you can [...]
Read moreYOU'VE DECIDED TO KEEP YOUR CORPORATE MINUTE BOOK UP TO DATE? OUR CORPORATE UPDATE SERVICE IS FOR YOU!
Published by Mylène Turcotte - May 6, 2024
You've been cleaning out your office recently and have come across a "black book" (or some other color!), commonly known as a "minute book", [...].
Read moreThe board book (minute book), What's it for?
Published by Mylène Turcotte - April 30, 2024
When you set up your joint-stock company a few years ago, you used the online service on the Registraire des [...] website.
Read moreWhat is the impact of the increase in the taxable portion of capital gains on real estate?
Published by Martin Fortier - April 24, 2024
As you've probably read or heard, Justin Trudeau's government has decided to increase the taxable portion of the capital gain as of June 25.
Read moreBrokers: Newsletter Pro@ctif, beware!
Published by Martin Fortier - April 11, 2024
Article written by Me Martin Fortier, in collaboration with Me Marika Di Domenico As you know, the Pro@ctif newsletter is sent by email every week to all [...]
Read moreHAS YOUR COMPANY COMPLIED WITH ITS CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY OBLIGATIONS?
Published by Mylène Turcotte - April 10, 2024
Published by Mylène Turcotte, lawyer, partner Amendments to the Act respecting the legal publicity of sole proprietorships[1], which came into force on March 31, 2023, require all [...]...
Read moreSince the suicide did not take place in the garden shed, but rather in the house, was the saleswoman in breach of her disclosure obligations?
Published by Martin Fortier - April 8, 2024
Article written by Me Martin Fortier, in collaboration with Me Marika Di Domenico In the 2019 decision Abalain v. Gohier-Couture, the Court of Quebec[i] reiterates the [...].
Read moreDoes the major family law reform being considered affect you? In fact, it could change the applicable law for many households!
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - April 2, 2024
Article written by Me Melissa Tozzi, in collaboration with Mélodie Cuerrier, paralegal A bill (Bill 56) has been tabled by the Minister of Finance, [...].
Read moreApostille request
Published by Camille Lemay - March 6, 2024
Have you been asked to produce a document in another country, and are required to have it certified via an apostille application? Who can [...]
Read moreLifting the corporate veil or extra-contractual liability of directors: The Court of Appeal clarifies the distinction
Published by Martin Brisson - February 22, 2024
Text written by Me Martin Brisson, with the collaboration of Jeannie Côté-Courville, paralegal Confusion seems to persist in jurisprudence between lifting the veil and [...].
Read moreDOMESTIC VIOLENCE: HOW THE COURTS HAVE APPLIED THE NEW RULES!
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - February 19, 2024
Article written by Me Melissa Tozzi, in collaboration with Louis Vidal, articling student. On March 1, 2021, new provisions concerning "domestic violence" will be inserted into the [...].
Read moreRELAXATION OF RULES - AS OF MARCH 27, 2023, MORE NON-CANADIANS CAN BUY RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE IN CANADA
Published by Stéphane Chatigny - February 13, 2024
For version française click here SOFTENING OF THE RULES - SINCE MARCH 27, 2023, MORE NON-CANADIANS CAN BUY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN CANADA Update: [...]
Read moreWHO CAN STAY IN THE HOUSE DURING A SEPARATION? AND WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS?
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - January 15, 2024
Article written by Melissa Tozzi, in collaboration with Jeannie Côté-Courville, paralegal. The separation of a couple, married or not, often brings its share of questions [...].
Read moreAutomobile tax benefits: Be careful how you use them!
Published by Martin Fortier - January 8, 2024
Article written by Me Martin Fortier, with the collaboration of Me Marika Di Domenico At the beginning of December 2023, Revenu Québec sent a reminder letter to [...].
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