Choose the right executor for your estate
One of the many important decisions you need to make when making a will is choosing an executor for your estate. This is the person who will wind up your…
When did you last update your will?
If you’ve written a will—congratulations—you are amongst the half of Canadian adults who say they’ve written a will. If you are amongst the other 50% of Canadians, read here to…
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…
5 Bad Things That Could Happen if You Die Without a Will
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…
Do You Need a Life Insurance Trust?
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…
Reasons to write a Power of Attorney for personal care
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…
Insurance trusts control timing, use of funds upon death
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…
Buying a house with a tenant? Here’s what you need to know
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…
5 more reasons you need to write a will now
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…
Conditions exist to safeguard interests of purchasers
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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