by Joseph Chiummiento | Jun 27, 2025 | Blog, Mergers & Acquisitions
Why M&A Transactions Are High-Stakes Buying or selling a business isn’t like selling a car. It’s complex, emotional, and full of hidden risk. Deals fall apart not because of price—but because of poor preparation, unclear terms, or surprises in due diligence....
by Joseph Chiummiento | Jun 27, 2025 | Blog, Succession Planning
Why Succession Planning Can’t Wait Business succession isn’t just about who takes over. It’s about protecting value, managing relationships, and reducing risk. Yet most entrepreneurs wait too long—until health declines, a buyer appears, or internal conflict forces the...
by Joseph Chiummiento | Jun 27, 2025 | Blog, Wills & Estates
The Will You Wrote Five Years Ago Might Be Outdated Here’s the truth: life doesn’t stand still. Neither should your will. We see too many clients with wills that no longer reflect their relationships, assets, or intentions. That’s not just risky—it’s a legal time...
by Joseph Chiummiento | Jun 27, 2025 | Blog, Corporate Reorganizations
Introduction: The Overlooked Power of Section 85 Section 85 of the Income Tax Act is one of the most effective yet underutilized tax strategies in Canada. It allows individuals to transfer property to a corporation on a tax-deferred basis. This mechanism plays a vital...
by Joseph Chiummiento | Jun 27, 2025 | Blog, Incorporations
What’s at Stake When You Incorporate Alone? You’ve got a great idea. You’re ready to launch. Maybe you even have a logo. So you hop online, pay a few hundred bucks, and click your way through a DIY incorporation portal. Seems efficient, right? But here’s the problem:...
