Vanessa DeDominicis, Author at Pushor Mitchell LLP

2022-09-12

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.

2022-07-28

Wills, Estates and Trusts

Should I Draft A Letter Of Wishes To My Estate Trustee?

By: Vanessa DeDominicis

When a Trust is established, through a Will or otherwise, it is usually recommended for the Will maker or Settlor to provide the trustees of the Trust with a Letter of Wishes with regard to the administration of the Trust and how they would like things to be handled.

2022-06-29

Wills, Estates and Trusts

Estate Planning and Charitable Gifts

By: Vanessa DeDominicis

Leaving a charitable donation in your Will can be a wonderful way to benefit a charity that has meant a great deal to you during your lifetime.

2022-05-24

Wills, Estates and Trusts

When Should I Re-Do My Will?

By: Vanessa DeDominicis

If you have an existing Will, that’s a great start. However, as your life changes, so will your Estate Planning needs.

2022-01-14

Wills, Estates and Trusts

New Year, New Will

By: Vanessa DeDominicis

The New Year is a great time to review your Will. If you have an existing Will, that’s a great start. However, as your life changes, so will your Estate Planning needs.

2021-11-29

Wills, Estates and Trusts

Safety Deposit Boxes and Your Estate

By: Vanessa DeDominicis

Should I put my Will in my safety deposit box? That is a frequently asked question by many clients of mine.

2021-10-28

Business Law, Wills, Estates and Trusts

How can a Philanthropic Governance System help a Family Business?

By: Vanessa DeDominicis

Over 80% of businesses around the world are family-owned businesses. Specifically, Canada’s family businesses employ 4.7 million full-time employees, and the total annual sales of Canadian family businesses is $1.3 trillion.

2021-09-29

Intellectual Property

Trademarks and the Cannabis Industry

By: Vanessa DeDominicis

Since the legalization of Cannabis here in Canada in October as of 2018, we have seen an influx of cannabis-based businesses looking to protect their intellectual property rights.

2021-06-25

Wills, Estates and Trusts

Powers of Attorney and Your Financial Institution

By: Vanessa DeDominicis

A Power of Attorney, if used carefully, is an important estate planning tool. This legal document is commonly prepared to provide for situations where a person cannot manage his or her own affairs.

2021-05-28

Wills, Estates and Trusts

Estate Planning – Corporate Considerations

By: Vanessa DeDominicis

There are a number of important considerations which arise where an estate planning client holds shares in a company including legal, tax and financial considerations.