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Whether you need to write a will, liquidate an estate or conclude a transaction, our notarial services are tailored to secure your rights and assure you a peace of mind.

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“Dahlia made a great impression immediately. Very friendly and helpful. Answered all our concerns and questions. We were very fortunate to be able to conduct our meetings virtually over Zoom. This made it both safe and convenient. Her service was professional, efficient and responsive. We could not have asked for better. We would highly recommend!”

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“It has been an incredible experience! Nadine and Vanessa are beyond professional and handled our dealings with care, expertise, and attention. Therefore, we recommend Nadine Chalati Lawyer to those needing business legal services. Superb!”

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“It is rare that you meet a professional who’s knowledgeable, responsive and acts as your business partner in a transaction. We have found all of this while dealing with Nadine. Thorough in her reviews and investigations all while being extremely hands on and offering second to none legal advice. My confidence going into any transaction knowing that Chalati lawyers has our back has increased tremendously. I would recommend 100%”

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"Nadine Chalati is one of the most amazing, caring lawyers out there. I have known her as a client and I can't say enough good things. She is very honest, reliable, professional, and gets the job done. Nadine has helped my business with several issues, and provided best advice. Her work is fast and done in an excellent and cost-effective way, she would always be my first choice for a client referral."

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"We worked with Dahlia to organize our Will and Trust needs. She was excellent to work with. Explained things very clearly. Asked questions we wouldn't have thought about and guided through the entire process. We are very happy with the results and would absolutely recommend her services."

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"Where to even start?! Nadine is 1 in a million. I went to her for help in the Non-Profit sector, but her skills are endless. She makes law human. She pays attention to detail. She ACTUALLY cares. She is passionate and so committed. As a young boss woman, it was so awesome to work with a fellow young boss woman like Nadine. Hit her up, you will NOT regret it. The best of the best."

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"I have been dealing with Me Chalati for about 8 years in terms of preparing wills and mandates for several family members, estate management, transfer of a property title. Throughout each activity, Me Chalati and her team have responded in a timely manner, succeeded in executing each request quickly and easily. She has been exceedingly patient with some of the older members of the family. I am grateful for her services as well as for her entire team's great customer service. She is my go-to notary!"

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Corporate Services
Dissolve a Business Corporation
May 5, 2025
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Nadine Chalati

The decision to dissolve a corporation is significant and requires careful planning.

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Contracts
Shareholders Agreement
July 7, 2024
By
Nadine Chalati

A well-drafted shareholders' agreement is a crucial document that helps define the relationships, rights, and obligations among shareholders of a corporation.

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Contracts
Loan Agreement
October 12, 2024
By
Nadine Chalati

For lenders, it ensures that the loan is repaid according to the agreed-upon terms and provides a legal framework for recovering the loan in case of default.

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Contracts
Non-Disclosure Agreement
September 9, 2024
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Nadine Chalati

Whether you’re sharing proprietary data with potential partners, employees, or investors, maintaining confidentiality is key to preserving your competitive edge.

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Contracts
Partnership Agreement
September 10, 2020
By
Nadine Chalati

All partnerships in Quebec are required to have a formal partnership agreement signed between all the parties.

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Contracts
Employment Agreement
December 11, 2020
By
Nadine Chalati

In any employment relationship, a well-drafted employment contract is essential to ensure clarity, fairness, and legal protection for both the employer and the employee.

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Contracts
Independent Contractor Agreement
October 9, 2020
By
Nadine Chalati

It should address the ownership of intellectual property created during the engagement, ensuring that the business retains rights to any work produced.

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Business Transactions
Consignment Agreement
April 7, 2020
By
Nadine Chalati

This arrangement benefits both the consignor (the owner of the goods) and the consignee (the seller), allowing for flexible inventory management and reduced financial risk.

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Business Transactions
How to Introduce an Investor Into Your Business
July 8, 2020
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Nadine Chalati

Corporation's can secure investments through private loans, sale of shares, convertible debentures among many other options available.

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Corporate Services
Paying Lawyer Fees as a Start-Up
August 9, 2020
By
Nadine Chalati

The legal part of your business is what keeps your structure stable and solid, and ultimately corporate lawyers are there to ensure that your business is not constantly opening itself up to litigation.

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Property Law
Retail Leases: How Does the Payment Differ From a Regular Commercial Lease
September 9, 2020
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Nadine Chalati

Retail leases for big shopping centres are not your typical commercial lease. They will include a whole host of clauses that you will not necessarily find in a classic commercial.

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Notarial Services
How Blockchain Will Transform Notarial Law
February 20, 2020
By
Dahlia Chalati

The notarial practice and professional is bound to be deeply transformed by the innovations offered by blockchain technology.

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Estate Planning
Why Write a Notary Will
December 4, 2017
By
Dahlia Chalati

Over the years, we’ve heard all the excuses for not writing a Will. Let us clear up some misconceptions about writing a Will.

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Estate Planning
Last Will and Mandate of Protection Preparation
December 16, 2017
By
Dahlia Chalati

How can I prepare for the first meeting for my Last Will?

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Vulnerable Individuals
Advance Medical Directive
January 2, 2018
By
Dahlia Chalati

What is an Advance Medical Directive?

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Notarial Services
The Security of Electronic Notarial Deeds
February 2, 2018
By
Dahlia Chalati

This article examines the risks and safeguards surrounding the transition from traditional paper-based notarial acts to dematerialized ones, addressing concerns about their long-term security and reliability.

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Notarial Services
COVID-19 and the Electronic Notarial Deed
March 27, 2020
By
Dahlia Chalati

Quebec Government announces the approval of notarial electronic deeds.

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Legal Compliance
What is a True Copy or Authentic Copy
February 15, 2020
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Dahlia Chalati

What is a true copy or an authentic copy of a notarial deed?

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Estate Planning
Electronic Notary Will : COVID-19
March 30, 2020
By
Dahlia Chalati

Due to COVID-19, on March 27th 2020, the government of Quebec approved the signing of electronic notarial deeds.

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How-To
Sign a Power of Attorney Online : COVID-19
March 30, 2020
By
Dahlia Chalati

How to write a power of attorney online.

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Incorporation and Registration
How to Start a Business in Quebec
October 11, 2018
By
Nadine Chalati

This article will take you through the step by step process to starting a business in Quebec. From choosing your name, filing your articles of incorporation, getting your sales tax numbers and creating your minute book, we cover it all.

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Contracts
Commercial Leases in Quebec: What You Should Keep in Mind
October 23, 2018
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Nadine Chalati

A commercial lease is a written agreement that is made between a landlord and a commercial tenant. This agreement allows the commercial tenant to use the space provided for by the landlord for a specified period of time in exchange for payment.

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Contracts
3 Essential Contracts Every Start-Up and Business Needs
October 16, 2018
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Nadine Chalati

Having these 3 basic contracts will ensure that your business runs smoothly and is not consistently opening itself up to litigation.

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Incorporation and Registration
The Differences Between a Non-Profit Organization and a Charity
October 29, 2018
By
Nadine Chalati

Although non-profit organizations and registered charities function under a non-profit basis, they are two different and separate entities. This article will explain the main differences between both entities and how their purposes differ.

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Contracts
Shareholder Agreements in Quebec: 4 Questions to Keep in Mind
November 30, 2018
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Nadine Chalati

Shareholder agreements are most valuable when certain problematic situations arise in a corporation. These are some of the questions shareholders should keep in mind.

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Incorporation and Registration
What is a Minute Book and Do You Need One?
November 22, 2018
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Nadine Chalati

First and foremost, both the Quebec laws and Canadian federal laws require businesses to maintain, at their head office, a proper book of records.

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Corporate Services
The 4 Yearly Obligations of Corporations
December 7, 2018
By
Nadine Chalati

As such, we compiled a short list of the most important yearly obligations of a business. From filing your taxes, to filing your annual return to updating your minute book. Completing these requirements every year will ensure that your business does not have to pay additional penalties, taxes or even more so, ensure that your business stays alive.

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Incorporation and Registration
Should you incorporate a federal or provincial corporation?
December 18, 2018
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Nadine Chalati

This article will outline the different advantages and drawbacks that come with incorporating a federal or provincial corporation in order to help corporations choose where they should incorporate their businesses.

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Incorporation and Registration
3 Reasons to Incorporate Instead of Forming a Sole Proprietorship or Partnership
December 12, 2018
By
Nadine Chalati

In this article, we will be outlining the three main benefits of incorporating a business versus opening a sole proprietorship or partnership that are often times overlooked by entrepreneurs.

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Contracts
Partnership Agreements in Quebec: 5 Questions to Keep in Mind
February 26, 2019
By
Nadine Chalati

Partnership agreements are most valuable when certain problematic situations arise in a business. By signing a partnership agreement at the start of the partnership, the partners will establish a set of rules and guidelines to handle these situations and to avoid the additional headache associated therewith.

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Contracts
What is the difference between an Independent Contractor and an Employee?
March 14, 2019
By
Nadine Chalati

Hiring an independent contractor versus an employee can have a large fiscal impact on a business. In fact, many businesses will commonly shy away from forming an employer-employee relationship with their workers in order to benefit from the advantages of having a worker characterized as an independent contractor.

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Incorporation and Registration
How to Register an Extra-Provincial, Foreign or US business in Quebec
March 2, 2019
By
Nadine Chalati

Expanding an already-established extra-provincial, foreign or US business into Quebec is a straight-forward and simple task which involves registering the business at the Quebec Enterprise Registry.

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How-To
Legal Clean-Up: How to Fix Your Corporate Organization
June 29, 2020
By
Nadine Chalati

The legal clean-up can consist of hundreds of elements, but there are some across the board that we see with all of our clients that are in this situation: Articles of Incorporation, Minute Book, Contracts.

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Corporate Services
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July 7, 2025
By
Dahlia Chalati

This arrangement benefits both the consignor (the owner of the goods) and the consignee (the seller), allowing for flexible inventory management and reduced financial risk.

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Business Transactions
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July 10, 2025
By
Dahlia Chalati

This arrangement benefits both the consignor (the owner of the goods) and the consignee (the seller), allowing for flexible inventory management and reduced financial risk.

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