Author: Vanessa DeDominicis

Vanessa DeDominicis*

Vanessa displays an impressive range of skills and knowledge by serving clients in three different practice areas: wills and estates, real estate, and corporate and intellectual property law. Families, both young…

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Digital Assets and Your Will

In a world full of social media, online banking, and cyber-identities, dealing with digital assets as part of your Will is extremely important.
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Speculation Tax Expansion

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Increases To The Canadian Intellectual Property Office Filing Fees (January 1, 2024)

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office is increasing most of its official fees by 25%s, effective January 1st, 2024,
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Passing Of Trustee’s Accounts And The Duty To Account . . .

An Executor/Administrator/Trustee must be ready at all times to account for the trust property.
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Should I Draft A Letter Of Wishes To My Estate Trustee ?

When a trust is established, through a will or other mechanism, it’s often advised for the person who made the will to provide the trustees with a ‘letter of wishes’, also known as a memorandum of wishes.
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Can I Make An Uneven Distribution Between My Children In My Will?

If you are wanting to treat your children differently in your Will, it is fundamental to consult with a lawyer.
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How Do I Find Out If Someone Has A Will? Where Are Wills Registered/Located?

When a loved one passes away, do you know if they had a Will? And second, do you know where to find a copy of it ?
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Missing Persons. When Can You Deem That Someone Has Actually died?

Sometimes, very unfortunately, loved ones go missing, and it is a complicated issue to deem if someone has actually died.
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Testamentary Capacity And Estate Planning

Testamentary Capacity and Estate Planning is an important consideration in the process of updating Wills.
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New Year, New Will – Looking Ahead To 2023

The New Year is a great time to review your Will.
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A Will For Canadian Property And Foreign Property

If a client has Canadian property and assets in a foreign jurisdiction, it is recommended that they consult with a lawyer in the jurisdiction where they hold those foreign assets.
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Intellectual Property – What All Companies Should Know

All companies should know about the categories of intellectual property, with the main categories including Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, Industrial Designs, Trade Secrets, Integrated Circuit Topographies, and Plant Breeder’s Rights.
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