Speculation tax more political than practical
The Ontario government's recently announced policy changes won’t have a significant impact on the real estate market. Non-resident speculation tax The government’s 15 per cent tax on the purchase price…
Commercial real estate buys trickier than residential property
Buying commercial real estate differs significantly from personal property purchases, so it’svital that entrepreneurs seek legal advice early, Toronto real estate lawyer Lisa Laredo tells AdvocateDaily.com. “There are a number…
Everything you need to know about naming a POA
Everything you need to know about naming a POA * This article does not replace legal advice and is meant to be for information purposes only. Please consult us or…
Elder abuse under the guise of a POA is all too common
While awareness of elder abuse is on the rise, sadly, its prevalence is not falling. Spotting this kind of abuse is not all that easy though, because neglect and financial…
Executor’s role is no small job: Laredo
The role of an executor is to quarterback the assets of the deceased and it’s no small job, says Toronto lawyer, Lisa Laredo. But there is a prescribed process to…
Legal agreements are a must in shared home ownership arrangements
Earlier this month, about two dozen Torontonians came together in a speed-dating type of event in search of a home ownership partner. These are people who may have sizeable down…
Shared Home Ownership (Podcast)
Shared Home Ownership (Part 2): Advice from a Real Estate Lawyer Part 2 of Shared Ownership is from a legal point of view. As housing prices in Toronto climb, we…
Title insurance: a primer for homeowners
Title insurance beats out solicitors' opinions for budget-conscious home buyers, Toronto real estate lawyer Lisa Laredo tells AdvocateDaily.com. In fact, Laredo, principal of Laredo Law says in the hundreds of…
Beware the dangers of a continuing power of attorney
In this article, I wish to discuss some of the dangers that may arise out of granting a continuing power of attorney for property under the Substitute Decisions Act (SDA).…
Use caution when granting power of attorney for property
Powers of attorney are often granted in anticipation of an individual becoming incapable of managing property, but as Toronto wills and estates lawyer Lisa Laredo writes in The Lawyer’s Daily,…