Practice Areas
WILLS AND ESTATE
Well thought-out preparation today, can ensure your loved ones receive their inheritance without having to cope with stressful and costly complications in their time of grief.
No one wants to think about writing a will when young and healthy, it’s the furthest thing from one’s mind. However, in the blink of an eye tragedy can strike – an accident or illness can lead to unexpected incapacity or death.
Preparing a will is therefore one of the most important decisions you can make for yourself and the future of your family. Not only can a will legally protect your spouse, children and assets, it can ensure that your estate is handled according to your wishes in the event of your death.
In the long run, isn’t worth investing the time and effort now, while you are able to ensure that your wishes are carried out and that your loved ones are properly cared for? We can help you put a plan in place and guide you to make the best choice for your particular circumstances, so you can enjoy the rest of your life with peace of mind.
We provide advice and representation on a variety of Wills and Estates matters, including:
- Individual Wills
- Continuing Power of Attorneys
- Spousal Wills
- Living Wills
- International Wills
The benefits of an International Will are not available to everyone. If you have an International Will that meets the minimum standards and you reside in a country that abides by the requirements of The Convention Providing a Uniform Law on the Form of an International Will (Washington Convention) your Will be valid across boundaries of the signatories to the Washington Convention. Only 12 countries have introduced the requisite domestic legislation to recognize international Wills: Australia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Ecuador, France, Italy, Libya, Niger, Portugal, and Slovenia. Although the United States is not on the list, 15 jurisdictions within that country actually have passed the necessary legislation to recognize international Wills. Those jurisdictions are: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington DC. Please contact our office for more information.
REAL ESTATE LAW
It’s all in the details, we at The Law Firm of Antoine L Collins pay special attention to the details of your real estate transactions, and provide the necessary diligence to protect your interests.
Buying, selling or refinancing a home can be one of the most exciting and rewarding times in your life, and are often the largest financial transactions you will ever make. Let our office help ensure that your real estate transaction is smooth and problem-free. Our firm will take the time to properly guide and keep you informed about the process, every step of the way. You can rest easy, knowing that you chose the right law firm to represent your interests.
We provide advice and representation on a variety of Real Estate Law matters, including:
- Residential Home Purchases
- Residential Home Sales
- Newly Constructed Homes
- Refinance Transactions
FAMILY LAW
The next chapter of your life can start right here at The Law Firm of Antoine L Collins. We understand that you need courtesy and compassion when you come to a major crossroad in your life. The Firm is committed to providing our clients with strong yet compassionate representation in all areas of family law.
We will take the time to understand and address your family law-related legal concerns, while guiding you toward the best decisions to protect yourself, your family and your future. At every step of the legal process we offer you the highest level of support and advice about how best to prepare for this process and, if required, we can advocate on your behalf.
Change is often hard, and if you are contemplating a separation or divorce, there is no need to do it alone. It is important to us that your rights and interests are fully protected. We aim to empower clients with the solid advice necessary to make well-informed choices. We do so by fostering close communication with our clients, addressing concerns as they arise, and going the extra mile, both inside and out of the courtroom.
No matter what family law challenge you are facing, a consultation with Lawyer Antoine L Collins can help ease your fears and provide reassurance about what tomorrow holds.
We provide advice and representation on a variety of Family Law matters, including:
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Contested and Uncontested
- Divorces
- Separation Agreements
- Custody and Access
- Child and Spousal Support
- Division of Property
- Family Law for the LGBT
- Community
IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE LAW
Canada is one of the best countries to live in, not only because of the many freedoms we enjoy, but also because of Canada’s commitment to humanitarian assistance and respect for human rights. It is no surprise that Canada receives hundreds of thousands of immigration applications every year. However, immigration is one of the most complicated areas of Canadian law, as the laws and regulations governing it are complex and constantly evolving. Minor mistakes in the application process can lead to unnecessary delays, extra costs, and other unfavorable consequences which could put you and your family’s future in Canada at risk.
The Law Firm of Antoine L Collins can guide you through every aspect of your immigration or refugee process and related procedures before Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. Our Firm understands that the immigration process can be complex and time consuming, and we try to make the procedure as easy to understand as possible for our clients.
We take a unique, client-by-client approach and pride ourselves on working closely with our clients. We strive to overcome the most complex immigration and refugee matters with uncompromising dedication and the highest ethical standards.
We provide advice and representation on a variety of Immigration and Refugee Law matters, including:
- Permanent Residency
- Citizenship Services
- Family Sponsorship
- Refugee Claims
CRIMINAL LAW
If you are ever confronted with criminal charges, the outcome can significantly affect your personal and professional life. Before you place your freedom and way of life in jeopardy, remember that you are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. When facing a criminal charge of any kind it is essential to protect your rights with the help of a skilled and competent lawyer.
While criminal investigations and proceedings can be a long, stressful and arduous process, there is no need for you to face it alone. You have the right to a fair and unbiased investigation, a fair trial and legal representation during the criminal process. The Law Firm of Antoine L Collins will evaluate your situation in the strictest confidence and prepare an effective strategy for your defense.
Because strong client communication is the cornerstone of our practice, we pride ourselves in working together with our clients to determine the best decisions for their specific legal needs. We are committed to keeping you well informed, answering your questions, addressing your concerns and strongly advocating for a successful resolution of your legal situation.
Let the Law Firm of Antoine L Collins help you resolve your legal situation as quickly and efficiently as possible.
We provide advice and representation on a variety of Criminal Law matters, including:
- Assault Charges
- Breaches of Court Order/Failure to Comply
- Break and Enter
- Criminal Negligence
- Domestic Offences
- Drug Offences
- Firearm Offences
- Fraud
- Impaired Driving
- Robbery
- Sexual Assault
- Theft
- Youth Criminal Law
NOTARIAL SERVICES
We are always happy to assist if you require a document to be notarized or commissioned. Documents that are witnessed under oath are notarized or commissioned to deter fraud and to ensure they are properly executed. Please contact our office to arrange an appointment for notarial services. Please bring the document you require to be notarized, as well as any additional copies and two pieces of current identification with a photograph, physical description and signature. (i.e. driver’s license, citizenship card, passport).
Notarizations cost $50.00 for the first notarization, and $15.00 for each additional one. The price quoted is per notarization, not per document.
We provide a variety of notarial services, including:
- Notarization
- Certification of True Copies
- Travel Consents
- Invitation Letters
- Custodianship Declarations
- U.S. and Foreign Documents
- Affidavits
- Solemn Oaths
- Statutory Declarations
- Witnessing
- Custom Declarations & Affidavits