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Marciano Beckenstein LLP provides comprehensive and high-quality legal advice and representation in a wide range of areas, including tax law, corporate/commercial/business law, real estate law (commercial and residential), estates and trusts law, and litigation/dispute resolution.
Our clients remain loyal because of our commitment to exceptional service and results that match their high expectations.
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tax planning/minimization strategies |
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corporate/business structuring |
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corporate/business reorganizations |
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transition planning for the family business |
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implementing various family trust structures |
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Tax Dispute Resolution/Tax Litigation |
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providing legal representation for disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA") and the Ontario Ministry of Finance/Revenue |
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initiating/pursuing formal Objections to CRA Appeals |
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initiating/pursuing formal Objections/Appeals to the Ontario Ministry of Finance/Revenue |
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initiating/pursuing formal tax appeals to the Tax Court of Canada |
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initiating/pursuing formal tax appeals/applications to the Federal Court of Appeal |
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initiating/pursuing formal tax appeals to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Provincial tax matters) |
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applying for relief from penalties and interest ("fairness" applications) |
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negotiating payment arrangements with CRA Collections and the Ontario Ministry of Revenue |
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providing tax support/consultation for accountants and other lawyers |
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providing formal tax opinions |
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Charities/Not-For-Profit Matters |
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assisting clients with the formation of charitable organizations/foundations and not-for-profit corporations |
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Business Counseling/Representations |
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providing practical and strategic advice in all aspects of business law |
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assisting in the establishment, formation and organization of new businesses |
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advising and assisting with all forms of corporate re-organizations, including mergers, amalgamations and rollover transactions on a tax deferred basis |
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drafting and reviewing all manner of commercial/business agreements, including shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, co-tenancy and joint venture agreements, purchase and sale agreements, distribution agreements, and agency agreements |
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Buying or Selling a Business |
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providing legal representation when buying or selling a business |
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share purchase/sale transactions and asset purchase/sale transactions |
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providing legal representation for purchase, sale, financing, and lease transactions |
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providing legal representation for purchase, sale, financing, and lease transactions |
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Real Property Development |
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providing legal representation for zoning, planning, and subdivision of land matters, including condominium and subdivision registration |
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providing advice to construction industry clients on construction liens |
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initiating and/or defending construction lien actions |
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strategic, tax-motivated planning for real property acquisitions/development |
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Wills & Powers of Attorney |
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drafting Wills (simple, complex, multiple) |
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testamentary trust planning |
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drafting Powers of Attorney |
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Estate Planning/Adminstration |
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planning to minimize taxes payable on death |
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"probate" planning and applications |
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"transition" planning for the family business |
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advising on the administration of estates |
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human rights complaints |
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property and title disputes |
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professional negligence |
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pre-nuptial, co-habitation and separation agreements |
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Litigation and Dispute Resolution |
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separation, divorce, equalization, support, custody |
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