Title to land – an expanding concept
Generally speaking, the role of a solicitor retained by a purchaser of a residential home is to ensure that the client receives a good and marketable title to the real…
Laredo: Court of Appeal’s decision in Spence is just
A Court of Appeal decision to reinstate a man's allegedly racist will restores certainty to the field of estate planning, Toronto wills and estates lawyer Lisa Laredo tells AdvocateDaily.com. Jamaican-born…
Mortgage lender research key to fraud prevention
When it comes to avoiding real estate fraud, it is important for third-party lenders to make the necessary inquiries to determine that there are no prior undisclosed mortgages, Toronto real…
Laredo welcomes Tarion Warranty Corp. review
Toronto real estate lawyer Lisa Laredo tells Law Times says the Ontario government’s announcement that it will conduct a review of Tarion Warranty Corp. and the Ontario New Home Warranties…
Compensation not guaranteed for delayed occupancy
While the Tarion Warranty Corporation requires that a delayed occupancy warranty be attached to every agreement of purchase and sale of a newly constructed dwelling, the nature and extent of…
No shame in new lawyers saying ‘I don’t know’
New lawyers building up credibility with clients should not be afraid to say three words rarely uttered in the profession — “I don’t know,” Toronto real estate lawyer Lisa Laredotells…
Video – How lawyers can gain credibility and maintain it.
Toronto real estate lawyer Lisa Laredo discusses how lawyers can gain credibility and maintain it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRgcPbQipAc
Cottages and the septic system
It’s cottage season and the onset of warm weather is an inspiration to start thinking seriously about investing in that summer retreat you’ve always dreamed of owning. A note of…
The pros and cons of joint tenancy
Planning for one’s death can be both overwhelming and time-consuming. Getting quality legal assistance can offer essential support in navigating the planning process. A lawyer specializing in estate planning can…
Knowledge of Succession Law Reform Act essential in estate law
Toronto lawyer Lisa Laredo discusses intestate succession as well as some exceptions to the Succession Law Reform Act in a recent Lawyers Weekly article. “The Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA)…
