Have you been named as an executor? Here’s what you need to know!
If you have been named as an Executor in someone’s will you have a serious obligation that involves estates, tax, family, real estate and business law. Navigating all these areas of law can be tricky. Here are some issues…
Tools to Minimize Taxes in Estate Planning: Why Using a Will is not Always the Best Option
There are many tools that can be used to minimize the MANY taxes that can impact how much your beneficiaries actually get after your death. For example, Joint Tenancy on Real Property is often used as an estate…
Can I make a Will when I don’t have any family in Canada?
If you live in Canada and hold things like bank accounts, real estate, investments or other valuable property, it is important to have a will. A will allows a trusted friend or relative (the Executor) know how you want…
Should children have their own lawyers in family law disputes?
Most people would not expect young children to hire a lawyer. Children have more important things to do, like play with their friends, enjoy their childhood and make sure their homework is done. Unfortunately, the…
Trusts for Seniors
When coming up with an estate plan, we want to give as much as possible to our family and pay as little as possible in tax. This is why if you own real estate or other property and have started thinking about how…
I left my boyfriend, can I get back my contribution to his apartment??
Have you been living with someone in a common-law relationship? Do you ever imagine what would happen if things did not work out between the two of you?…
Vendor vs. Purchaser: How to get the Upper-Hand in a Commercial Real Estate Negotiation
Negotiating a commercial real estate deal is both a battle of guts and a battle of wits. The addition or subtraction of one dollar or one condition can make the difference between a good deal and a bad deal for…
When it comes to Real Estate, Giving a Gift can be Taxable
During your lifetime, you may have worked hard to save up and buy real estate, and like many people, you one day hope to leave it to your loved ones. Although there is no “gift tax” in Ontario, there are important…
Wills Ensure Your Wishes Are Carried Out
Though many people may be more comfortable going about day-to-day business without thinking of such terrible things as a life-costing accident or illness, the truth of the matter is, such a terrible occurrence is…