Every day, policy changes shape the lives of immigrants, families, and small-business owners in Canada. From shifting immigration criteria to updates in estate law and business-compliance obligations, the landscape is constantly moving - and for many, this creates confusion, fear, and overwhelm. At Yanique Russell Law , our priority is to ensure you never face these changes alone. Our newly strengthened strategic approach is built on one core belief: knowledge is protection,

In 2022, changes were made to the Succession Law Reform Act (the “SLRA”). These updates are still being reviewed, and lawyers are now seeing how they affect probate cases, especially those that cross international borders. One big question is whether the new SLRA rules apply not only to primary grants of probate but also to resealing applications. In simpler terms, if someone is applying for probate from another country or province, would the same rules about separation and r

If you were to die today, would there be anyone else with your Instagram password? Could anyone access your important files Google Drive? How about all your intellectual property on YouTube? Have you assigned a beneficiary for the cryptocurrency you have purchased? Do you have a documented estate plan for all your digital assets? In today’s world, more and more of our lives are connected to the digital space. We store photos online, use email daily, manage money through onlin

If your spouse is the only one with title to the matrimonial house, they will need to secure you with a life interest. A life interest is a right given to an individual (the grantee) from another (the grantor) to live and enjoy a specific property for the remainder of their life. The life interest holder is also called the income beneficiary. Life interests do not only apply to property, but can also extend to investments and incomes generated from those investments. When the

There are 2 certainties in life- taxes and death. You should not go through life without documenting a plan for how your assets should be disbursed when you die. Death causes many emotions including anxiety, anger, fear and grief. Remove frustration and overwhelm from the mix by having your Will drafted. What is a Will? A final Will and Testament, often called simply a Will, is a written legal document that outlines which individual or organization you wish to give your a