Services

Many people put off making a will because they associate the task with death. In reality, will preparation and estate planning are more about life. We can help you make plans that will benefit you and your family both now and in the future; meaningful and successful plans require professional preparation because this area of the law is more complex – and has many more implications – than many people realize. Our areas of expertise include tax planning, trusts and estate administration. And we are able to give you individual and specialized attention so that you achieve the results you desire.

Property is most people's largest investment. We have highly-trained staff to ensure that all property-related transactions are handled with the utmost skill to help clients protect their investments. In fact, we are equipped to provide electronic conveyancing and computerized title searching for the entire province of Ontario. Mayes Law Firm works with several title insurance carriers and is one of only a small handful of lawyers in Chatham-Kent approved to provide title insurance from Title Plus. We attend to the details of all real estate services including:

• Residential Purchase and Sale                                         • Commercial Real Estate                                       
• Mortgage Financing                                                        • Mortgage Collection                                                          
• Rural Conveyancing                                                        • Municipal Applications

Issues pertaining to family law are often emotionally charged. Through a combination of skill and experience we strive to empathize with our clients while never losing sight of the fundamental responsibility we have to provide excellent legal representation. It is our privilege to assist families as they confront the challenges of several family law areas.

• Marriage and Separation Agreements                          • Divorce                                    • Spousal and Child Support
• Property Division and Disputes                                    • Custody and Access

Businesses – both large and small – know the advantage of having an accessible and personal legal advisor. As part of a company's management team we provide professional advice that protects and enhances its smooth operation throughout the complexities of business law.

• Incorporation                                     • Usiness Reorganization                       • Ongoing Corporate Governance Issues
• Shareholder Agreements                     • Collections                                        • Corporate Financing and Security
• Employment Issues                            • Business Purchase and Sale