Chan Law

Frequently asked questions

Can Chan Law help me buy my first home in Waterloo?

Yes. Real estate is one of the firm's main areas, acting on purchases, sales, and mortgages. It quotes fixed, all-inclusive closing costs on standard transactions, which bundle legal fees, office disbursements, registration costs, and HST into one figure. On a condominium purchase, it reviews the status certificate and other condominium documents at no extra cost, and where you have a conditional offer on a new-construction home from a builder, it will review the Agreement of Purchase and Sale within the time allowed.

Does Chan Law handle separation and divorce?

Yes. Family law is a core area. The firm drafts cohabitation agreements and marriage contracts, and advises on separation and divorce, including property division, custody, access, child support, and spousal support. It leans toward settlement-focused resolutions, and its lawyer has also appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice.

Can Chan Law prepare my will and powers of attorney?

Yes. The firm prepares wills and powers of attorney and helps with estate planning, so you can name executors and set out how your estate should be handled rather than leaving it to Ontario's intestacy rules.

I'm starting a business near Waterloo. Can Chan Law incorporate it?

Yes. The firm handles corporate and commercial work, including incorporating profit and not-for-profit organizations, preparing the minute book, by-laws, resolutions and share certificates, drafting shareholder agreements and letters of intent, and reviewing commercial leases and purchase agreements.

Does Chan Law offer notary and commissioner services?

Yes. Douglas Chan is an appointed notary public and can witness and notarize documents such as affidavits, declarations, travel consent letters, letters of invitation, and criminal record check forms, and certify true copies. Bring two pieces of ID, one with a photo, and don't sign the document until you're with the notary. Same-day appointments are often available.

Where is Chan Law and how do I book an appointment?

The office is at 245 The Boardwalk, Unit 302, in west Waterloo, open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can call 519-886-0088 or email doug@chanlaw.org to set up a meeting.