Bring big-city mindset to rural real estate deals
December 3, 2020
Don’t skimp on your legal due diligence when buying your dream home in the country. Homebuyers have always known that
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POAs are inexpensive but vitally important
November 26, 2020
A power of attorney is by far the most underrated instrument in the legal world. There are few documents a lawyer can draw up less expensively, and even fewer that end up being more critical in a client’s life.
Eliminate joint-account confusion to avoid estate litigation
November 19, 2020
Parents could be sowing the seeds of a future estate battle when they set up a joint bank account with a child. There are good estate planning reasons for owning property jointly with a beneficiary – it can be an effective way to transfer funds while avoiding the 1.5 per-cent probate tax otherwise payable on assets in a person’s estate.
Take care when selecting an executor
November 12, 2020
Administering an estate is no cakewalk, so make sure your choice for executor knows what they’re getting themselves into ahead
All in the details: Itemize personal property in wills to smooth blended family relations
October 29, 2020
Testators with blended families need to get detailed when it comes to drafting their wills. Second or even third marriages
Automatic revocation of wills not all bad for newly married spouses
October 22, 2020
The provincial government should think twice before ending the automatic revocation of wills on marriage. The Law Times reports that
Money drives people crazy, but a will can take the edge off
October 15, 2020
In estates law, there is still not doubt why people say, “money is the root of all evil.” I’ve noticed
Cut paperwork before making virtual wills permanent
October 9, 2020
Virtual witnessing of wills has been a great innovation for the pandemic, but there is still room for improvement before
Putting your pet in your will
October 1, 2020
Providing for a little kitty to go with your pet can help ensure your wishes are met when it comes
Beware of double-ending realtors
September 24, 2020
Sellers and buyers should steer clear of “double-ended” real estate deals in which the same broker acts for both sides.
Build a cottage estate plan to stop family feuds
September 17, 2020
Testators need to take the initiative to stop a feud developing over the future of the family cottage. As one
What to think about when buying a cottage
September 10, 2020
Purchasing a cottage may seem like a bargain compared with a home in the city, but buyers still need to
