A Trusted, Experienced
Northumberland Law Firm

Welcome to MacDonald,
Charette & Associates

MacDonald, Charette & Associates are highly respected, effective and experienced.

William MacDonald,
Barrister, Solicitor
& Notary Public

Alexander Scanlon
B.A., J.D., Lawyer

Jessica Polley,
Paralegal

MacDonald, Charette & Associates are proud supporters of Cobourg Rotary!

The Rotary Club of Cobourg is pulling out all the stops in giving back to our community. Even if we can't have the usual Ribfest this year, in Victoria Park, WE CAN STILL CELEBRATE!

Pre-order Your Ribfest Dinners Now!

Our Services

REAL ESTATE

Whether you are buying, selling or financing we will be there to advise you, protect you and complete your real estate transaction.

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PARALEGAL SERVICES

Small Claims Court and residential Landlord and Tenant matters. We bring good business sense to resolving disputes.

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WILLS & ESTATES

We ensure that your estate planning needs are met with a properly written Will and Powers of Attorney. Ensure the legacy you want.

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FAMILY LAW
SERVICES

We will provide you with the advice and representation you need in resolving your family law matters.

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CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL LAW

Businesses trust MacDonald, Charette & Associates for expert legal advice crucial to start, buy, or sell a business.

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We are committed to providing timely, personalized and expert service. We take a client focused approach in handling your legal issues.

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From Our Blog

Amendments to the Notaries Act

September 10, 2020

On August 1, 2020, amendments were made to the Notaries Act. The biggest changes are contained in the sections of the Act that previously stated that barristers or solicitors may be appointed as a notary public. Those sections have been amended to include licensees under the Law Society Act, which includes paralegals. A notary public…

COVID-19 & the Practice of Law

May 5, 2020

The current COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone. Fortunately, Canadian society has met the challenge with the resolve and resilience we all expect. From our acceptance of social distancing to our generous contributions to local food banks, Canadians across the country have come together to mitigate the harm caused by the pandemic.…

Applications to the Landlord Tenant Board

March 10, 2020

Though many parties to Landlord Tenant matters are self-represented, having a legal representative could save you time and money. Far too often, errors are made while drafting Applications in a Landlord Tenant Board matter. The error can be as simple as not properly describing the tenant’s unit. An error like this can lead to your…