Legal Moment: If someone can’t manage their personal care, and/or finances, but doesn’t have a POA, what happens?

by Cohen Highley | Dec 1, 2023 | On Air, Wills & Estates

Joshua Laplante Often a family member or loved one will have to apply through the courts for guardianship of that person. How long does that take? A couple of months to a year, or longer depending on variables. Say dad slipped into a coma, he’s stable but he...

Legal Moment: Tell me about the sale and purchase of franchise businesses.

by Cohen Highley | Dec 1, 2023 | Business Law, Corporate Commercial, On Air

Faisal Nasim ANNOUNCER: I’m with Faisal Nasim from Cohen Highley Lawyers. Tell me about the sale and purchase of a franchise business. FAISAL: Clients often don’t realize when buying or selling a franchise business that there are time sensitive moving...

Legal Moment: What should business owners know about succession planning?

by Cohen Highley | Dec 1, 2023 | Business Law, Corporate Commercial, On Air

Faisal Nasim ANNOUNCER: I’m with Faisal Nassim from Cohen Highly Lawyers. What should business owners know about succession planning? FAISAL: Succession planning is vital for businesses. It lets you plan for what happens to your business in the event of any key...

Legal Moment: What’s a reasonable timeline that beneficiaries can expect for an estate to be finalized?

by Cohen Highley | Dec 1, 2023 | On Air, Wills & Estates

Joshua Laplante ANNOUNCER: I’m with Josh Laplante from Cohen Highly Lawyers. What’s a reasonable timeline beneficiaries should expect for estates to be finalized? JOSH: While beneficiaries can get stressed after a few months, a loose term used is the...

Legal Moment: What happens if your injured by a motor vehicle driver without insurance?

by Cohen Highley | Nov 1, 2023 | On Air, Personal Injury Law

Matt Rynen ANNOUNCER: I’m with Matt Rynan from Cohen Highley Lawyers. What happens if you’re injured by a motorist without insurance? MATT: Ontario car insurance policies have mandatory uninsured motorist coverage. So, if you’re injured by somebody...

Legal Moment: If an insurance company denies treatment after a motor vehicle accident, what can be done?

by Cohen Highley | Nov 1, 2023 | On Air, Personal Injury Law

Matt Rynen ANNOUNCER: I’m with Matt Rynen from Cohen Highley Lawyers. If an insurance company denies vehicle accident treatment or benefits, what can be done? MATT: Sometimes it’s a quick fix, such as simply providing your adjuster with the appropriate...