Areas of Practice
REAL ESTATE LAW
One of the largest and most important transactions which people involve themselves in are buying and selling their homes. Shah Law Office focuses on providing first rate real estate advice for all of our clients. Whether you are looking to have Agreement of Purchase and Sale or you are looking to have your lease agreements reviewed and Real Estate Closings, we are here for you. We are experienced in all facets of real estate law including:
- Agreements of Purchase and Sale
- Financing and Mortgages
- Residential Sales and Purchases
- Purchases, Financing, and Resale of Condominium Projects
- Completion of Condominium Occupancy and Final Closings on Sales
- Power of Sale Properties
- Sale and Purchase of Land
From the agreement of Purchase and Sale to the final closing, Shah Law Office offers complete real estate services. Contact us today for all of your real estate law needs.
BUSINESS LAW
Business Law includes a broad array of commercial issues businesses may face including anything from initial setup to the dissolution of a commercial entity. Shah Law Office is committed to providing your business with the most current interpretations of these laws and how they will affect your business. Shah Law Office is capable of handling business cases of any size, from global corporations to sole proprietorships.
Some of the services we offer to business clients are:
- Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Business
- Partnership / Shareholder Agreements
- General Commercial Documents
- Purchase and Sale of Assets
We will work with you to handle any issue your business may face. For more detailed information on the services mentioned or any other business law matter, please contact us.
FAMILY LAW
Family issues can be emotionally draining for all parties involved. Not only are spouses affected but the children are as well. At Shah Law Office, we will work with both you and your spouse (generally through separate representation) to reach an agreement which is amicable for all parties involved. We respect the sensitivity of family matters as well as the desire for swift resolution.
Shah Law Office offers the following services for family concerns:
- Contested and Uncontested Divorce Representation
- Document Preparation
- Child Support and Custody
- Spousal Support
- Legal Separation
- Marriage Contracts, Domestic Contracts, and Cohabitation Agreements
IMMIGRATION
Shah Law Office offers a variety of immigration services including citizenship application and Canadian Visas. We are educated in the procurement of Visas for a range of purposes including study, work, and live-in caregiver programs. Each immigration case will be given high priority to get your matter handled in the shortest amount of time possible.
WILL AND ESTATES
Death is something about which, no one likes to think about. All of us want a long happy life. But we have to agree "Life is uncertain". We cannot avoid death. So it is really very important to ensure that your loved ones lead a secure life when you are gone and your assets are distributed as you have wished.
Contrary to common belief, Wills are not only for people with a great deal of wealth.
CERTAIN RISKS YOU TAKE BY NOT HAVING A WILL
- The court can appoint anyone to be your executor.
- If you are unmarried, then even if you are in co-habit with you partner your assets will be distributed to your relatives and siblings.
- If you have no immediate or close family, distant relatives - rather than close friends or a life partner - will claim the inheritance.
- Your children and spouse have to go through a lot of hassle and frustration to get something they are meant to.
- If your children are minor, they will have a court appointed guardian rather than the person that you would have intend to appoint.
- The process of finalizing your estate might be lengthy, costly and time consuming.
- Capital gains are triggered which become taxable at the date of death.
- Distribution of your estate you have never expected it to be and leaving potential beneficiaries with nothing.
- Having Ontario Law dictate how your Estate is to be distributed.
- If you have no close blood relative, then revenue Canada will become one of your beneficiaries.
BENEFITS THAT ACCRUE TO YOU WHEN YOU MAKE A WILL
- You have the ability to appoint your own executor.
- Planning your estate and who will inherit may help you to minimize the impact of the inheritance tax laws.
- You decide and name your beneficiaries and the way your estate should be distributed.
- You appoint guardian for your infant children.
- Prevents a lot of unnecessary hassle and mess for your spouse and children.
- Proper distribution of estate if you are divorced or have children from more than two marriages.
- Special care for handicapped or special children.
- Avoids huge probate fees.
- Everything settled will give you a peace of mind and in turn a healthy and long life.