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Read more about the article The differences between a deposit and down payment
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The differences between a deposit and down payment

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:February 7, 2021
  • Post category:In the Media/Real Estate Law

When buying a home, the standard real estate contract will always require a deposit. The contract may then go on to provide for a further payment of cash, which, together…

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Read more about the article Don’t forget digital assets in estate plan

Don’t forget digital assets in estate plan

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:November 29, 2019
  • Post category:In the Media/Wills & Estates

Testators should maintain a list of their digital assets and passwords to ease the worries of their surviving relatives, says Toronto wills and estates lawyer Lisa Laredo. Laredo, principal of…

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Read more about the article Make-A-Will-Month a great excuse to get estate in order

Make-A-Will-Month a great excuse to get estate in order

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:November 11, 2019
  • Post category:In the Media/Wills & Estates

November is the Ontario Bar Association’s (OBA) Make-a-Will Month, and Toronto wills and estates lawyer Lisa Laredo says there’s no better time to act for those without an estate plan,…

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Read more about the article Rights to the matrimonial home upon death of a spouse

Rights to the matrimonial home upon death of a spouse

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:October 2, 2019
  • Post category:In the Media/Wills & Estates

It’s important to understand who will have rights to the matrimonial home following the death of a spouse when drafting your will, says Toronto wills and estates lawyer Lisa Laredo.…

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Read more about the article Insurance trusts control timing, use of funds upon death

Insurance trusts control timing, use of funds upon death

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:April 24, 2018
  • Post category:In the Media/Wills & Estates

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…

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Read more about the article Conditions exist to safeguard interests of purchasers

Conditions exist to safeguard interests of purchasers

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:January 30, 2018
  • Post category:In the Media/Real Estate Law/Residential Real Estate

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…

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Professional advice key when leaving gifts to charity

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:January 10, 2018
  • Post category:Estate Administration/In the Media/Wills & Estates

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…

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New legislation proposes to increase protection for new homebuyers

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:November 4, 2017
  • Post category:In the Media/Real Estate Law/Residential Real Estate

Although the Ontario new home warranties plan has been in effect for more than 40 years, it has given rise to persistent complaints of an appearance of conflict of interest…

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Getting legal documents in order gives seniors peace of mind

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:September 22, 2017
  • Post category:Drafting a Will/In the Media/Wills & Estates

With an aging population, it’s important to get your legal documents in order — and the earlier, the better, says Toronto wills and estates lawyer Lisa Laredo. For the first…

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Speculation tax more political than practical

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:August 22, 2017
  • Post category:In the Media/Real Estate Law/Residential Real Estate

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…

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