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Finding The Right Lawyer To Represent You

Adjuster Henry Hustle from GiveAwayNothing Insurance tried to take advantage of you so you’ve decided to obtain the services of an attorney. Here are some insights you should consider:SMALL LAW FIRM VS.
Dan BaldygaApril 07, 2003

Social Security Disability FAQ

WHAT ARE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?Social Security Disability is a benefit received from the Social Security Administration by disabled workers and in some cases their dependents, similar to those received by retired workers.WHO...
Sheri Abrams, Attorney at LawMarch 17, 2003

Top 10 Reasons Why It Is Not Wise To Write Your Own Will

(NC)-Although some provinces accept a handwritten, self-made will (called a "Holograph" will), it is risky to do it yourself. The cost of having a will prepared professionally by a lawyer or notary is far less than people imagine.Here are...
News CanadaSeptember 28, 2002

Types Of Wills

(NC)-Should I Write my own Will?A Will prepared in your own hand is called a holograph Will. A holograph Will is written entirely in your own handwriting and signed by you.
News CanadaSeptember 28, 2002

Signing And Witnessing Your Will

(NC)-Signing and witnessing is critical to the legal validity of your Will and requirements differ from province to province. Witnesses You and your two witnesses sign the document in each other's presence and also initial each page.Neither...
News CanadaSeptember 28, 2002

Watch Out For Internet Scams!

(NC) - Because the Internet offers easy access to huge audiences at a low cost there is no shortage of con artists using it to make a fast buck off the unwary.
News CanadaJuly 28, 2002

Internet Shopping Tips

(NC) - Here are some Internet shopping tips from Industry Canada's Office of Consumer Affairs: Know the merchant you are dealing with. Look for detailed product information. Read the contract's terms and conditions and print or save...
News CanadaJuly 28, 2002

Your Most Personal Document

(NC) - It is a good idea for everyone to have Will - no matter how rich or poor they are - and it should cover at least seven key points to avoid difficulties in the future.These are the seven essentials: Make sure only one Will exists.
News CanadaJuly 28, 2002

How To Protect Your Privacy

(NC)-With the advent of new computer and communications technology, the potential for privacy invasion has never been greater. Easier access to personal and financial information, credit ratings and Social Insurance Numbers, and the unauthorized...
News CanadaJuly 26, 2002

Got A Beef: Here's How To Get Satisfaction

(NC) - Have you recently purchased a product that doesn't do what it's supposed to do? Do you feel like you were deceived? Here's what the Canadian Consumer Handbook and Consumer Connection suggest you do in such a situation: First of...
News CanadaJuly 23, 2002