Craig McHughes

Wills & Estates

Craig has implemented both simple and complex estate planning, as the situation may require, including assisting families with estate planning involving disabled individuals. Craig has particular knowledge of trusts of all kinds, including testamentary, inter vivos, alter ego and discretionary trusts as well as Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Representation Agreements. Craig regularly assists clients with obtaining grants of probate and letters of administration.

Residential Real Estate

Craig has acted for individuals, families and investors in their purchase, sale and refinancing of residential real estate.  In addition, Craig regularly advises clients on issues regarding their property, including easements, statutory rights of way and restrictive covenants.

Incorporations, Partnerships and Joint Ventures

Craig has advised clients with both simple and complex share structures and share rights and restrictions.  Additionally, Craig has advised on the creation of partnerships, limited partnerships and joint ventures.

Business Transactions

Craig has advised clients on all matters of business transactions including asset and share purchases and sales, amalgamations, multi-step re-organizations and share issuances. Craig has also assisted clients with many other forms of agreements, including distribution agreements, sales agreements, franchise agreements, consulting agreements, commercial leases, and licensing agreements.

Land Development

Craig has acted for a number of large and small land developers.  Projects that he has worked on have included multi-phased developments, fractional interest ownership units, master-planned communities, strata developments as well as small subdivisions.

Lending & Financing

Craig has acted for many lenders and borrowers in both commercial and personal matters.  His clients include credit unions, private lenders, individuals and businesses of all sizes.