Susan L. Sinnott Law Office

03/17/2024

The new trust reporting rules. You need an estate plan update or those joint accounts to “avoid probate” and those ‘I co-signed’ my kids mortgage decisions will drag you into probate you didn’t anticipate

Yes, there is a fix, such as gifting the right of survivorship by a deed or holding land transfers in escrow, but most people don’t implement them in time. Contact us to be sure your estate plan is still working for you and your loved ones.

Bare trust reporting is a new requirement by the CRA this year, but most Canadians are likely unaware of its existence — or penalties.

12/05/2023

04/24/2023

Do you have a digital asset plan?

Tips to make sure heirs can access your photos, files and passwords when you’re gone

02/09/2023

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01/12/2023

04/29/2022

Great News! Welcome visitors!

Welcome back to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) effective May 2, 2022! We are extremely pleased to be designated as an Air Port of Entry (AOE) to international arriving aircraft and passengers following the COVID-19 shut-down.
Hours of service are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, 7 days/week.

03/31/2022

Rain and sun equals rainbows 🌈

03/25/2022

If you want your say on the new proposed Steep Slope bylaw in the City, register to attend the session with the City of Campbell River on March 31, 2022

Here is the link:



https://www.campbellriver.ca/your-city-hall/news/news-detail/2022/03/14/another-opportunity-to-provide-feedback-on-proposed-updates-to-the-official-community-plan---news-release

10/18/2021

“Home is where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong, and laughter never ends.”





Royal LePage Advance Realty

09/02/2021

How do you as an employer manage the issue of Vaccinations in the time of Covid-19? Here is an article about setting policy and what to consider

As the COVID-19 situation progresses in Canada, many employers across the country are assessing whether and how to implement vaccination policies.

02/04/2021

Defamed on-line as a business or in person? Often damages are not going to 'fix' the problem. The offending party too often does not have resources and won't comply with orders to take down the posts.

Ontario has recognized a new tort of Internet Harassment and fashioned an innovative remedy - vesting ownership of the posts in the party harassed.

This allows the party harmed to take control and start the removal process from various online sites.

What do you think? Any other suggested ways to combat Internet Harassment?

Cyber-stalking and anonymous malicious postings on the internet, which may be disseminated across a variety of sites and platforms across the world...

01/13/2021

Are you penny-wise and pound foolish?

Why keeping your record books for your company seems "easy", but doing it half-baked can be costly. If you ever plan on selling your business, borrowing money from a bank or bringing on new shareholders, having a well kept set of records pays for itself. Sometimes, you can't fix old problems when people pass away or refuse to sign later.

When incorporating a new business, budget-conscious entrepreneurs typically, and understandably, focus on minimizing costs.