Three Services. Every One Fully Explained Before You Commit.
Wills and estate documents, business formation, and lease agreements — handled with care and delivered at a fixed price that's agreed before any work begins.
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Each Caribou & Quill engagement follows the same structure, regardless of which service you've selected. It begins with a guided intake — a short questionnaire that collects the essential information before your consultation. This means your first call with us covers meaningful ground immediately, rather than being spent on administrative details.
A consultation follows, either by phone or in person at our Halifax office. For estate work, we discuss wishes, beneficiaries, and executors. For business formation, we evaluate structure options together. For lease matters, we review your situation and what the agreement needs to accomplish.
Once the scope is confirmed, drafting begins. An internal review precedes any client walkthrough — you never see a document that hasn't already been checked against provincial requirements. The final session before delivery gives you the opportunity to ask questions, request adjustments, and confirm your satisfaction. Then your documents are delivered, in both digital and printed form, and the file is closed.
Will & Estate Document Preparation
A careful, step-by-step service helping individuals and couples prepare their wills, powers of attorney, and personal directives in accordance with Nova Scotia's provincial requirements. Suitable for adults at any stage of life. Includes secure digital and printed copies of all documents.
- Guided intake questionnaire and initial consultation
- Will drafted in plain, accessible language
- Power of attorney document included
- Personal directive (healthcare decisions) included
- Walkthrough session before finalization
- Secure digital and printed copies
- Complete intake questionnaire
- Consultation to discuss beneficiaries and executor
- Document drafting and internal review
- Walkthrough session with client
- Revisions if needed
- Finalization and delivery
Small Business Formation Package
Comprehensive support for individuals ready to formalize a new business entity in Canada. Covers federal or provincial incorporation, operating agreement drafting, initial corporate minute book setup, and registration of business names. Completed within 3 to 4 weeks.
- Structure consultation — sole proprietorship, partnership, or incorporation
- Federal or provincial incorporation, as appropriate
- Operating agreement or articles of association drafted
- Corporate minute book set up
- Business name registration handled
- All filings managed on your behalf
- Intake and structure consultation
- Confirm entity type and jurisdiction
- Prepare and file incorporation/registration documents
- Draft operating agreement and minute book
- Client review and question period
- Final documents delivered (3–4 weeks total)
Lease & Tenancy Agreement Services
Drafting and review of commercial and residential lease agreements, sublease arrangements, and tenancy-related documentation. Ensures terms are fair, clearly articulated, and compliant with Nova Scotia legislation. Includes two rounds of revisions and a consultation call.
- Commercial and residential leases drafted or reviewed
- Sublease and assignment arrangements included
- Template creation for multi-property landlords
- Plain-language review and explanation for tenants
- Negotiation support for tenants
- Two rounds of revisions included
- Initial consultation — landlord or tenant context
- Review of existing lease or agreement requirements
- Drafting or plain-language review
- Client review and revision round one
- Revision round two if needed
- Final document delivery
Which Service Is Right for You?
Not sure which service applies to your situation? Here's a quick reference.
| Your Situation | Will & Estate | Business Formation | Lease & Tenancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| I want to put my affairs in order | Best fit | — | — |
| I need to designate an executor | Included | — | — |
| I'm starting a new business | — | Best fit | — |
| I need to incorporate | — | Included | — |
| I'm signing a commercial lease | — | — | Best fit |
| I'm a landlord needing standard templates | — | — | Best fit |
| I need negotiation support | — | — | Included |
If your situation spans multiple areas, reach out — we can advise on how to approach it.
Shared Across All Services
Client Confidentiality
All client information is held in strict confidence and shared with no one outside the engagement.
Provincial Compliance
Every document is checked against current Nova Scotia legislation before delivery. We monitor regulatory updates regularly.
Revisions Included
Defined revision rounds are built into each service's fixed fee. We don't bill hourly for changes within the agreed scope.
Walkthrough Before Sign-Off
No document is delivered without a review session. You understand what you're signing before you sign it.
Clear Timelines
Each engagement has an expected completion window communicated at the outset. Business formation is typically 3–4 weeks; estate and lease services move according to client readiness.
Digital and Printed Copies
All finalized documents are provided in both secure digital format and printed form — accessible when you need them, stored safely when you don't.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Send us a brief note about what you're trying to accomplish. We'll follow up with a clear explanation of which service applies and what the process looks like — at no cost and with no commitment.
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