Family Law
Jun 22, 20269 min read
Alberta Child Support Guide for Parents
How child support is calculated under the Federal Child Support Guidelines, what it covers, when it ends, and what happens if payments stop.
Harshdeep Jakhar
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Wills & Estates
May 22, 20266 min read
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Alberta
How Alberta's Wills and Succession Act distributes an estate when there's no will, and why the default order rarely matches what people would have chosen.
Harman Chahal
Wills & Estates
Apr 21, 20266 min read
How to Discuss Estate Planning with Your Parents
Practical ways to open a difficult but important conversation with aging parents about their will, finances, and care wishes.
Harman Chahal
Real Estate
Mar 17, 20266 min read
New GST Rebate for First-Time Home Buyers
How the Bill C-4 GST rebate works, who qualifies, which properties are eligible, and the timing rules that determine whether it applies to your purchase.
Shounak Mehta
Family Law
Feb 10, 20266 min read
Alberta's Family Focused Protocol (FFP): What You Must Do Before Starting Family Court
The new mandatory pre-court steps , parenting courses, ADR, and financial disclosure , that now gate most Alberta family law filings.
Harshdeep Jakhar
Real Estate
Feb 2, 20263 min read
Real Estate Legal Fee Calculator
Get a fast estimate of legal fees, disbursements, and Alberta land title and mortgage registration costs for your purchase, sale, or refinance.
Shounak Mehta
Wills & Estates
Jan 26, 20265 min read
Alberta Allows for the Remote Signing of Estate Planning Documents
How Alberta's remote witnessing rules for wills and powers of attorney work, and what still has to happen in person.
Harman Chahal
Family Law
Nov 27, 20255 min read
How to Protect Your Inheritance from Divorce Risks
Whether an inheritance is automatically protected in an Alberta divorce, and the practical steps that keep it that way.
Shounak Mehta
Wills & Estates
Oct 5, 20256 min read
How Long Does the Probate Process Take in Alberta?
A realistic timeline for Alberta probate , from filing to grant to distribution , and the factors that can stretch it out considerably.
Harshdeep Jakhar
Family Law
Aug 7, 20255 min read
Can a Separation Agreement Be Changed After Divorce?
What can and can't be reopened once a divorce is finalized, and the 'material change in circumstances' standard courts actually apply.
Harshdeep Jakhar
Family Law
Aug 7, 20256 min read
Do You Need a Separation Agreement Before a Divorce?
Whether Alberta actually requires a separation agreement before divorcing, and why most couples end up needing one anyway.
Harshdeep Jakhar
Family Law
Jul 22, 20257 min read
Do You Need a Lawyer for an Amicable Divorce?
Why 'amicable' doesn't mean 'simple' , the paperwork, legal concepts, and future-proofing a lawyer provides even in an uncontested split.
Harshdeep Jakhar
Wills & Estates
Jul 14, 20255 min read
Estate Planning: Why Every Family Should Have a Plan
The real cost of putting off estate planning, and why having a will, power of attorney, and personal directive protects the people you love.
Shounak Mehta
Family Law
Jul 9, 20259 min read
How Does a Spousal Buyout Work in Alberta?
How one spouse can keep the family home after separation , valuation, buyout calculations, refinancing options, and the four scenarios that commonly play out.
Harshdeep Jakhar
Wills & Estates
Jun 24, 20255 min read
How Often Should I Update My Will?
The life events that should trigger a will review, and why a will that isn't kept current can fail to reflect your actual wishes.
Harshdeep Jakhar
Wills & Estates
May 26, 20255 min read
Can You File for Probate Without a Lawyer?
Self-represented probate is legally possible in Alberta, but the paperwork and personal liability involved make it riskier than it looks.
Harshdeep Jakhar
Real Estate
Jan 1, 20258 min read
Home Inspection in Edmonton: 10 Things to Know
From choosing an independent inspector to negotiating repairs, the 10 things that actually matter when you get a home inspected before closing.
Shounak Mehta
Real Estate
Nov 18, 20249 min read
Edmonton Real Estate Forecast for 2025
Detached, semi-detached, townhouse, and condo price trends heading into 2025, plus the supply, investor activity, and interest rate dynamics driving them.
Shounak Mehta
Real Estate
Oct 23, 20245 min read
Alberta Land Transfer and Mortgage Registration Fees Rising in October 2024
What changed under Alberta's amended Tariff of Fees Regulation, and how the increase affects buyers and sellers at different price points.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
Sep 16, 20243 min read
Rechie Valdez, Federal Minister of Small Business, Meets with South Asian Entrepreneurs at Juriscorp Law
Juriscorp Law hosted federal Minister of Small Business Rechie Valdez for a roundtable with South Asian business leaders in Edmonton.
Shounak Mehta
Immigration
Aug 27, 20249 min read
How Canadian Citizens Can Obtain the EB-5 Visa
How the U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program works for Canadians, the minimum investment thresholds, and why an experienced lawyer matters.
Shounak Mehta
Real Estate
Jul 21, 20249 min read
Tips and Incentives for First-Time Home Buyers in Edmonton
Mortgage pre-approval, down payment math, closing costs, and a full rundown of the federal and municipal programs available to first-time buyers.
Shounak Mehta
Real Estate
Jun 3, 20246 min read
What You Need to Know About Rent-to-Own Agreements
How rent-to-own arrangements work in Alberta, the four stages of a typical agreement, and the contract pitfalls that can cost buyers their deposit.
Shounak Mehta
Real Estate
Apr 18, 20248 min read
2024 Edmonton Real Estate Investment Guide
Why Edmonton draws investors, the residential, commercial, REIT, and flipping strategies available, and the factors that separate a good bet from a bad one.
Shounak Mehta
Wills & Estates
Apr 11, 20247 min read
Estate Planning for Blended Families
Why default intestacy rules and simple wills often fail blended families, and the tools that can protect both spouses and children fairly.
Aleksandar Milanovic
Real Estate
Mar 10, 20247 min read
First-Time Home Buyer Checklist
A step-by-step checklist covering financial preparation, Alberta and federal incentive programs, and the legal review every purchase agreement needs.
Shounak Mehta
Wills & Estates
Feb 25, 20248 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Estate Planning
The core documents , will, power of attorney, personal directive, and beneficiary designations , that make up a complete estate plan.
Harman Chahal
Real Estate
Jan 5, 20247 min read
Alberta Condo Owners Rights: The Complete Guide
What the Condominium Property Act actually gives you , voting rights, access to financial records, standing for the board, and how disputes get resolved.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
Dec 16, 20238 min read
Understanding Daycare Regulations in Alberta
The legislation, licensing requirements, staff qualifications, and mandatory incident reporting rules that govern Alberta daycare providers.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
Dec 16, 20238 min read
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Regulations Guide
The legal framework, the roles and obligations of each workplace party, and the penalties for non-compliance under Alberta's OHS legislation.
Shounak Mehta
Immigration
Oct 25, 20234 min read
Canada's Pioneering Work Permit Policy Extension: An Opportunity for Visitors and Employers
How the visitor-to-worker transition policy lets foreign nationals apply for a work permit from within Canada, and who qualifies.
Harman Chahal
Immigration
Oct 25, 20234 min read
Reuniting Families in Canada: Parents and Grandparents Program Set to Reopen
How the 2023 intake of Canada's Parents and Grandparents Program worked, and the Super Visa alternative for those not selected.
Harman Chahal
Immigration
Oct 25, 20235 min read
How Temporary Foreign Workers Can Become Canadian Permanent Residents
The Alberta Opportunity Stream's residency, occupation, language, and work experience requirements for temporary foreign workers.
Harman Chahal
Real Estate
Oct 18, 20237 min read
Buying Your First Home in Edmonton? 4 Things to Know
Legal considerations, down payment tiers, mortgage loan insurance, and the step-by-step path to closing on your first Edmonton home.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
Aug 29, 20238 min read
How to Find the Best Franchise Lawyer for Your Business
Why franchise ownership works, the challenges a lawyer helps you navigate, and the five-stage process of actually becoming a franchisee.
Shounak Mehta
Immigration
Jul 12, 20237 min read
Using Your U.S. H-1B Visa in Canada: The Ultimate Guide
How Canada's Tech Talent Strategy lets U.S. H-1B holders obtain an open work permit, who qualifies, and why the window is limited.
Shounak Mehta
Employment Law
Jun 8, 20236 min read
Employment Contract Review: How Lawyers Can Save You Thousands
Why compensation terms, termination clauses, and unfair contract provisions all warrant a lawyer's review before you sign an employment offer.
Shounak Mehta
Family Law
Apr 17, 20237 min read
Divorce Law in Alberta: 6 Things to Know
The Divorce Act, how property gets divided, the legal grounds for divorce, contested vs. uncontested proceedings, and typical costs.
Shounak Mehta
Real Estate
Mar 2, 20236 min read
Looking for an Edmonton Real Estate Lawyer? 5 Things to Know
What to actually evaluate , experience, communication, fees, and local knowledge , before hiring a lawyer for your Edmonton property transaction.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
Feb 8, 20236 min read
When Should You Hire a Small Business Lawyer?
From choosing a business entity to contracts, sales, and mergers , the moments when a small business lawyer's guidance actually matters.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
Jan 26, 20236 min read
Corporate Dentistry: An Alternative to Individually-Owned Practices
Why dental service organizations are growing in Canada, what the operational split with a corporate owner actually looks like, and the effect on independent practices.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
Jan 15, 20235 min read
What Is a Commercial Lease Agreement?
The four types of commercial leases in Alberta, and the costs tenants often overlook when signing a landlord-drafted agreement.
Shounak Mehta
Real Estate
Dec 3, 20204 min read
Role of a Real Estate Lawyer While Purchasing or Selling a Residential Property in Alberta
The real value a real estate lawyer provides isn't paperwork , it's trust in every legal search, deadline, and document tied to your transaction.
Shounak Mehta
Corporate-Commercial Law
Sep 20, 20206 min read
Understanding Shareholder Agreements: When You Need One, Benefits, and Beyond
What a shareholder agreement actually protects, when your corporation doesn't need one, and what happens to shares when a shareholder dies.
Shounak Mehta
Corporate-Commercial Law
Sep 19, 20204 min read
Incorporating a Company Without an Experienced Edmonton Corporate Lawyer?
Why the initial legal investment in proper incorporation planning tends to pay for itself as a business grows.
Shounak Mehta
Real Estate
Apr 8, 20203 min read
COVID-19 Update: New Remote Signing for Real Estate Legal Documents
How Ministerial Order No. SA:008/2020 allowed real estate documents to be signed and witnessed remotely during the pandemic.
Shounak Mehta
General
Mar 17, 20203 min read
COVID-19 Update: Our Commitment to Client Safety
A message from Juriscorp Law about client safety, communication options, and continuity of legal services during COVID-19.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
Nov 6, 20193 min read
Journey From Franchisee to Future Independent Business Owner
How the operational knowledge gained running a franchise can become the foundation for your own independent business later.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
Oct 30, 20195 min read
Valuable Details Can Be Found in Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
What Alberta law requires a franchisor to disclose, and the red flags a careful review can catch before you invest.
Shounak Mehta
Real Estate
Oct 23, 20192 min read
Juriscorp Law Proudly Sponsors CHBA's 2019 Annual General Meeting for the Edmonton Region
Juriscorp Law served as the exclusive sponsor of the Canadian Home Builders' Association's 2019 Annual General Meeting for the Edmonton region.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
Sep 25, 20194 min read
Franchising Your Business: How a Franchise Lawyer Can Help
The legal agreements and issues involved in taking your successful business to the franchise stage.
Shounak Mehta
Corporate-Commercial Law
Sep 19, 20196 min read
Choosing the Right Business Entity for You and Your Venture
How sole proprietorships, partnerships, franchises, and corporations compare on liability, control, financing, and taxation.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
May 22, 20186 min read
Legalities of Buying a Franchise
The disclosure document and the franchise agreement , the two legal documents every prospective franchisee needs to understand before signing.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
May 22, 20185 min read
Dentistry Non-Compete Clauses
What makes a non-compete clause enforceable for a departing dentist, and how non-solicitation agreements can add a further layer of protection.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
May 22, 20186 min read
Six Things to Consider When Signing a Commercial Lease
Term, rent structure, shared services, leasehold improvements, subletting, and escape clauses , the terms worth negotiating before you sign.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
May 22, 20186 min read
Business Registration in Alberta: 5 Steps to Know
From choosing a name to keeping your corporation in good standing , the complete process for registering a new business in Alberta.
Shounak Mehta
Real Estate
May 22, 20185 min read
Canada's New Mortgage Rules and Their Impact on Homebuyers
How OSFI's 2018 mortgage stress test changed qualifying rates for uninsured mortgages, and what it meant for how much buyers could actually afford.
Shounak Mehta
Real Estate
May 22, 20185 min read
What to Look For in a Home Inspection
How to plan for a home inspection, what to ask your inspector, and how to use the final report to negotiate before you close.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
May 22, 20185 min read
Negotiating Better Commercial Leases for Startups
Beyond the rent number , the lease terms, escape clauses, and subleasing considerations that matter most to a growing startup.
Shounak Mehta
Business Law
May 22, 20186 min read
Want to Buy a Franchise?
The personal lifestyle questions and business fundamentals worth working through before committing to franchise ownership.
Shounak Mehta
Real Estate
May 22, 20185 min read
Buying a Condo in Edmonton
The condominium plan, recurring fees, and insurance considerations that make buying a condo meaningfully different from buying a house.
Shounak Mehta
Real Estate
May 16, 20175 min read
What Does It Mean to Be a Co-Signer on a Mortgage?
The financial and legal exposure parents and family members take on when co-signing a mortgage , and how a co-signer can eventually be removed.
Shounak Mehta
Corporate-Commercial Law
Mar 16, 20175 min read
Incorporating Your Business: What Are the Benefits?
Five reasons incorporating can protect your assets, ease access to capital, and give your business a life of its own.
Shounak Mehta
Real Estate
Mar 16, 20175 min read
Buying and Selling Homes: Why Lawyers Are Involved
What a real estate lawyer actually reviews on your file , the purchase agreement, the title, and the closing documents , and why each matters.
Shounak Mehta
Wills & Estates
Mar 16, 20175 min read
Common Will Mistakes
The recurring drafting and execution errors that can invalidate a will or create disputes among the people it was meant to protect.
Shounak Mehta
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