Archive for May, 2009

Alberta Registration|Alberta Sole Proprietorship|Alberta Trade Name

An Alberta Registration of a Sole Proprietorship is governed by the Partnership Act (Alberta) An Alberta Sole Proprietorship is sometimes called an Alberta Trade Name The statute says that each person who: (1) is engaged in business for trading, manufacturing, contracting or mining purposes; and (2) is not associated in partnership with any other person or persons and uses as the person’s business name some name or designation other than the person’s own, or the person’s own name with the addition of “and company” or some other word or phrase indicating a plurality of members in a firm; shall file with the Alberta Registrar a declaration in writing of the fact…

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Different Types of Power of Attorney

Although power of attorney is essentially handing control of your affairs over to another person, there are different uses of the position which vary depending on the situation These largely depend on the reason behind power of attorney being transferred from the ‘principal’, the individual who wishes to relinquish control of their affairs, and the ‘attorney-at-fact’, the person who takes control of the principal’s business and legal dealings Non-Durable Power of Attorney Non-durable power of attorney is used for short-term transactions, which for whatever reason the principal cannot handle themselves…

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Personal Injury Settlement Booklet: 32 Time Tested Tips

Thoroughness is the key when preparing a settlement brochure or demand package to attempt settlement of an injury case Here are 32 tips gleaned from over 20 years experience that comprise a checklist or template to make sure your booklet is as complete as possible (Note: in this checklist the “settlement brochure” is sometimes called the “demand…

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