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I offer advice and counsel as well as mediation, arbitration, collaboration and litigation services in Family Law, Wills and Estates law and Partnership law. Finding a resolution is the goal. Preserving family relationships that matter is the best result.

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As a mediator, I assist you in solving your dispute without making the decisions for you. I have been trained in Alberta and at Harvard and have p...
Have you protected your family?  Get reliable and practical advice on estate planning and protection for your estate and family plans. Scott Ventur...
A living trust can ensure assets are well managed until it's the right time for your intended beneficiary to receive access. Scott Venturo Rudakoff...
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Janet from Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP Answered this on April 03, 2020
We can still take instructions and prepare wills at this time. We are happy to discuss estate documents, including Wills, Personal Directives, and Enduring Powers of Attorney.  There are online materials materials but they often have problems.  (more) We can still take instructions and prepare wills at this time. We are happy to discuss estate documents, including Wills, Personal Directives, and Enduring Powers of Attorney.  There are online materials materials but they often have problems. 

Janet from Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP Answered this on September 25, 2019
I have done a lot of pro bono work over the years.  It is most satisfying when you are working for an organization that support a cause or activity that you enjoy or support personally.  I am also involved with supporting a variety of agencies through an expert panel that works through the United... (more) I have done a lot of pro bono work over the years.  It is most satisfying when you are working for an organization that support a cause or activity that you enjoy or support personally.  I am also involved with supporting a variety of agencies through an expert panel that works through the United Way.  There are valid marketing reasons for doing these activities, but mostly it is a way to give back to the community. 

Janet from Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP Answered this on August 28, 2019
A trademark can be an important part of your brand and your marketing strategy.  Whatever you select should be distinctive enough that it will not be confused with some other similar business. If you select a trademark, it can be registered provincially or federally.  If you have a local company,... (more) A trademark can be an important part of your brand and your marketing strategy.  Whatever you select should be distinctive enough that it will not be confused with some other similar business. If you select a trademark, it can be registered provincially or federally.  If you have a local company, it may not be necessary to register it federally.  This should be a question that you discuss with your corporate lawyer.  

Janet from Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP Answered this on September 11, 2018
You can choose to close your business at any time.  If there are assets and liabilities in the business you should check with your accountant about the proper way to address this.  There might be outstanding tax or liability issues that attach to you personally that you need to consider.  It is... (more) You can choose to close your business at any time.  If there are assets and liabilities in the business you should check with your accountant about the proper way to address this.  There might be outstanding tax or liability issues that attach to you personally that you need to consider.  It is always challenging to decide that something is not working as opposed to requiring more time to become successful.  Good luck with your decision-making.

Janet from Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP Answered this on July 31, 2018
There is no doubt that proper insurance is important for any business.  In addition to insurance to cover liability to third parties and damage to property, it is also important to consider key man insurance, life insurance for owners, and disability insurance.  It is always a good idea to review... (more) There is no doubt that proper insurance is important for any business.  In addition to insurance to cover liability to third parties and damage to property, it is also important to consider key man insurance, life insurance for owners, and disability insurance.  It is always a good idea to review your insurance coverages with an experienced broker who can advise you on what makes sense for you.
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Janet from Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP Answered this on March 16, 2018
The answer below sums up the answer. She won't be successful. Her only hope is that she is not famous enough to warrant a high price. (more) The answer below sums up the answer. She won't be successful. Her only hope is that she is not famous enough to warrant a high price.