Always review a current status certificate before buying a condo
Buying a condo is not the same as buying a house. With a condo, there are a few extra details you should check before signing the deal. A crucial one…
Buying a condo is not the same as buying a house. With a condo, there are a few extra details you should check before signing the deal. A crucial one…
Do you know what happens if you die without a will? Here’s the story of one family who learned the hard way. In this family, the grandmother (who had a…
Answering the question of whether you need a life insurance trust first requires an explanation of what it is. A life insurance trust is a trust established by the settlor…
A Power of Attorney (POA) for personal care is a legal document that gives someone you trust the right to make medical decisions on your behalf, if and when you…
An insurance trust is a good mechanism for controlling the use and timing of life insurance proceeds following the death of the insured, Toronto wills and estates lawyer Lisa Laredo…
For many homeowners, renting out the basement or other areas of their home is an attractive idea. After all, having a tenant helps cover mortgage costs, making the purchase easier…
January has come and gone but we’re still going on about the New Year’s resolution that should have been at the top of the list for at least half of…
A booming real estate market last year caused an uptick in offers with no conditions, a phenomenon which can harm buyers, writes Toronto real estate lawyer Lisa Laredo in The…
Testators should seek professional advice before leaving gifts to charity, Toronto wills and estates lawyer Lisa Laredo tells AdvocateDaily.com. “Before you do anything, I would recommend consulting a good accountant…
A resolution to write a will. With the holidays done and gone, it’s now that time of year — the time to buckle down and get on with fulfilling those…