Get a will to reduce your family’s stress
Having a will in place gives your surviving relatives some much needed certainty during a period of emotional and financial volatility.The Canadian Press recently reported that more than half of…
No better time than the present to make a will
Whether you’re old or young, rich or poor, now is the time to make a will.That’s truer than ever in light of the current pandemic we are all facing, and…
Aborted real estate deals can cost buyers
Backing out of a real estate deal is a risky business for prospective homebuyers, especially in a volatile market. Real estate brokerage Zoocasa recently predicted a return to good times…
Don’t rush into property co-ownership
Think long and hard before partnering up with a friend to buy a house.In a real estate market as crazy as the Toronto’s – the average price of a house…
Don’t forget digital assets in estate plan
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…
Make-A-Will-Month a great excuse to get estate in order
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,…
Don’t have a will? Now’s the time to write one
More than half of Canadians don’t have a will, and if you’re in that majority, it’s time to prioritize creating this vital document. In honour of November being Make a…
Rights to the matrimonial home upon death of a spouse
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.…
I’m the executor, but not a family member, and it’s getting awkward
Have you been named the executor but your not a family member? Being executor of an estate can be a tough job. After all, you are required to gather all…
Trigger Alert: Life changes mean you need to change your will
You’ve written a will — great! But when was the last time you reviewed it? If you don’t know the answer to that question, then it’s probably time to do…
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