LM Legal Solutions Announces Leadership Updates and Expanded Partnership

LM Legal Solutions is pleased to share an important leadership update that reflects both the evolution of our firm and our continued commitment to exceptional client service. As our practice grows, so does our leadership. We are proud to announce changes to our partnership team and to formally recognize the ongoing contributions of our senior lawyers.

Diana Musgrave Transitions to Counsel

After years of dedicated leadership as a Partner at LM Legal Solutions, Diana Musgrave has transitioned into the role of Counsel. Diana has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s growth, mentoring our legal team, and delivering thoughtful, strategic advice to clients. In her new role as Counsel, she will continue to support the firm with her deep experience, insight, and guidance, while focusing more selectively on her practice and advisory work.

“I’m proud of what we’ve built at LM Legal Solutions and excited to continue contributing in a counsel role,” said Diana Musgrave. “This transition allows me to focus on the work I enjoy most while continuing to support the firm and our clients in a meaningful way.”

Welcoming an Expanded Partnership Team

LM Legal Solutions is also pleased to announce the appointment of Hannah Rubenstein, Jennifer Chiasson, and Noelle Yhard as Partners of the firm. Together with Amber Penney, Partner, LM Legal Solutions, the firm now moves forward with a four-partner leadership team. Amber welcomes Hannah, Jennifer, and Noelle into the partnership, recognizing their exceptional legal skill, leadership, and commitment to client service.

“Hannah, Jennifer, and Noelle have each demonstrated outstanding professionalism, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to our clients,” said Amber Penney. “I’m proud to welcome them as partners and excited about the strength and collaboration of our expanded leadership team.”

Continuing to Serve Our Clients

Our full team remains dedicated to delivering practical, responsive, and strategic legal solutions. Alongside our partners and counsel, Alex Walker continues to support clients in his role as Associate, contributing to the firm’s strong and dynamic practice. These leadership updates mark an exciting next chapter for LM Legal Solutions — one rooted in continuity, collaboration, and confidence in the future.

We look forward to continuing to serve our clients with the same trusted team, now strengthened by an expanded partnership.

Jennifer Chiasson Joins Lenehan Musgrave LLP

Lenehan Musgrave Law is excited to announce that Jennifer Chiasson has joined the firm as our newest Associate Lawyer as of April 2024. Jennifer brings more than 10 years of general practice experience in the areas of family law, small business, real estate, and estate planning.

Jennifer is a practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, as well as a member of the Canadian Bar Association, and the Real Estate Lawyers Association of Nova Scotia.

Her diverse practice experience expands Lenehan Musgrave’s overall service offerings to additional areas that complement our existing Family Law services.

You can reach Jennifer at (902) 466-2200 or at jennifer@lenehanmusgravelaw.ca

View Jennifer’s BIO

Deducting Your Legal Fees: A Guide this Tax Season

As tax season approaches, it is beneficial to be aware of what expenses you may be entitled to claim as deductions.

If you incurred legal fees for the purpose of collecting, receiving, or securing child support or spousal support, you can claim those legal fees as a deduction at line 221 of your income tax return. It’s important to note that only the receiving parent or spouse can claim their legal fees as a deduction.

The tax deductible legal fees may relate to collecting late support payments, establishing an amount for support payments, or efforts to vary support to a higher amount. Unfortunately, legal fees paid to get a separation or divorce, or to establish custody of or visitation arrangements for a child cannot be claimed at line 221.

Every January we review our clients’ accounts and determine the percentage of time and effort spent on their file that relates to their claims for child and/or spousal support.  We then send our clients who qualify for a deduction, letters outlining our opinion of the percentage of their legal fees they are entitled to deduct. The client can provide their letter to CRA as a receipt.

We offer these letters free of charge to our clients because we believe that individuals and families should enjoy the maximum income and benefits available to them by law.

For more information about tax and family law please see “Tax Matters Toolkit for Clients”, a publication of the Canadian Bar Association, available at:

https://www.cba.org/getmedia/f2e8bcce-3fed-45f2-bcde-db1f8d28bbd6/Tax-Matters-Toolkit-Lawyers-Eng.pdf

Deducting Your Legal Fees: A Guide this 2018 Tax Season

As tax season approaches, it is beneficial to be aware of what expenses you may be entitled to claim as deductions.

If you incurred legal fees for the purpose of collecting, receiving, or securing child support or spousal support, you can claim those legal fees as a deduction at line 221 of your income tax return. It’s important to note that only the receiving parent or spouse can claim their legal fees as a deduction.

The tax deductible legal fees may relate to collecting late support payments, establishing an amount for support payments, or efforts to vary support to a higher amount. Unfortunately, legal fees paid to get a separation or divorce, or to establish custody of or visitation arrangements for a child cannot be claimed at line 221.

Every January we review our clients’ accounts and determine the percentage of time and effort spent on their file that relates to their claims for child and/or spousal support.  We then send our clients who qualify for a deduction letters outlining our opinion of the percentage of their legal fees they are entitled to deduct. The client can provide their letter to CRA as a receipt.

We offer these letters free of charge to our clients because we believe that individuals and families should enjoy the maximum income and benefits available to them through law.

Further information can be found on Canada Revenue Agency’s website: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns206-236/221/menu-eng.html.

Deducting Your Legal fees: A Guide this Tax Season

As tax season approaches, it is beneficial to be aware of what expenses you may be entitled to claim as deductions.

If you incurred legal fees for the purpose of collecting, receiving, or securing child support or spousal support, you can claim those legal fees as a deduction at line 221 of your income tax return. It is important to note that only the receiving parent or spouse can claim their legal fees as a deduction.

The tax deductible legal fees may relate to collecting late support payments, establishing an amount for support payments, or efforts to vary support to a higher amount.

Every January we review our clients’ accounts and determine the percentage of time and effort spent on their file that relates to their claims for child and/or spousal support.  We then send our clients who qualify for a deduction letters outlining our opinion on the percentage of their legal fees they are entitled to deduct. The client can provide their letter to CRA as a receipt.

We offer these letters free of charge to our clients because we believe that individuals and families should enjoy the maximum income and benefits available to them through law.

Further information can be found on Canada Revenue Agency’s website: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns206-236/221/menu-eng.html.