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    An Incorporation Checklist for U.S. Corporations
    0 An Incorporation Checklist for U.S. Corporations

    If you're planning to incorporate a company in the United States, this checklist will help guide you through the process by outlining the information and documents you will need. Although each state has its own procedures, the basics of incorporating a company are much the same throughout the country.

    Information Required Prior to Filing the Incorporation Application

    • Reserve the proposed name of the corporation and any additional trade names under which the corporation will be doing business...
    Winding Down Your Business? Here's a Checklist of Steps You Need to Take.
    0 Winding Down Your Business? Here's a Checklist of Steps You Need to Take.

    Have you reached a point with your business where it's no longer desirable or feasible to continue operations? So many businesses, large and small, have faced that decision during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's very difficult to consider walking away from something that you have built with your own equity, sweat, love and passion. But if you have reached that crossroads and there is no hope of selling it and no family members or employees willing to take it over, then your only other course of action may be to shut it down, liquidate the assets, and pay your creditors.

    What is the difference between naturalization and citizenship?
    0 What is the difference between naturalization and citizenship?

    I just renewed my Canadian passport, and one of the questions on the renewal form was "Are you a naturalized Canadian?" Which started me wondering about what a "naturalized Canadian" is, and what the difference is between naturalization and Canadian citizenship.

    Those of us who are lucky enough to have been born and raised in Canada get to enjoy all the rights, privileges and benefits of being citizens of this wonderful country. I believe that I live in the best country in the world. And appare...

    Writing a Consulting Contract - A List of the Essential Parts
    0 Writing a Consulting Contract - A List of the Essential Parts

    Image by Aymane Jdidi from Pixabay

    If your business hires outside consultants, it's worth your while to learn how a consulting contract is structured. And if you're a consultant yourself, you'll want to know how to prepare your own agreements with clients to cut down on your legal fees.

    While people often assume you need to have an attorney draw up your contracts, if you acquaint yourself with the various provisions that are included as standard elements in a consulting agreement, you should b...

    Traveling with a Child? Make Sure You Have a Consent Form With You.
    0 Traveling with a Child? Make Sure You Have a Consent Form With You.

    A parental consent letter, stating that the adult in charge has the parent's or guardian's permission to travel with the child and authorizing him/her to make decisions on behalf of that child, is now essential - especially if traveling out of the child's country of residence. It should be signed by every person who has custodial rights over the child.

    Living Together Does Not Constitute Common Law Marriage
    0 Living Together Does Not Constitute Common Law Marriage

    Just because you and your significant other have lived together for a few years doesn't mean that you have a marital relationship under the law. Each country - in fact, each state, province and territory - has its own definition of marriage and its own laws and rules governing what does and does not constitute a legal marriage. Simply because you live together doesn't make you married, even if you have children together.

    Is An Oral Contract Enforceable?
    0 Is An Oral Contract Enforceable?

    Samuel Goldwyn once said, "An oral contract isn't worth the paper it's written on." Sam had a point - it's often very hard to establish with 100% accuracy whether a contract actually exists, let alone the terms of the contract, if there is no written point of reference. And if you can't prove you have a contract, how can you enforce it?

    What Is the Purpose of an Affidavit?
    0 What Is the Purpose of an Affidavit?

    Many formal proceedings and applications require you to swear an affidavit under oath (or make an affirmation) as part of the documentation. Some examples of this are: obtaining a passport, proving service of legal documents, getting a mortgage or other type of loan, changing a title deed after a name change following marriage or divorce, and selling assets.

    Do You Have the Right to Place a Lien on Someone's Property?
    0 Do You Have the Right to Place a Lien on Someone's Property?

    We are often contacted by customers who want to know how they can file a lien on someone's house or vehicle. Many people have the idea that if someone owes them money for any reason, they have the right to place a lien on the debtor's property. Often the answer is no. First you need to understand what a lien is, how lien rights are created, and whether or not you have the right to file that lien.

    Can You Get Out of a Contract After You've Signed It?
    0 Can You Get Out of a Contract After You've Signed It?

    If you've already signed a purchase or lease contract, is there any way you can legally get out of it now? Maybe there is. Many countries, states, provinces and territories have laws in place to protect the rights of consumers and to ensure that they are well informed about the goods or services they are purchasing or leasing.