Do resale due diligence to avoid nasty utility bill surprises
August 20, 2020
A recent CTV News story reported on the stunned buyer, who received a demand for $38,000 outstanding on the old
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When can I challenge a will?
August 13, 2020
Will challenges are not as easy as they look. U.K. news outlet The Independent reported on a study by a life insurance provider that found one in every five Britons, or more than 12 million people, would challenge a family member’s will if they were unhappy with their inheritance.
Appointing multiple trustees can add up to trouble
July 30, 2020
One estate trustee is quite enough for testators drafting a will. I’ve written before about the importance of picking the
Don’t leave your will to the last minute
July 23, 2020
There is no such thing as a last-minute deal when it comes to making a will. In fact, the only
Blended families add complexity to estate planning
July 16, 2020
Relationship dynamics in even the most conventional of nuclear families can make estate planning tricky, but blended families take the complexity to another level.
Don’t forget your digital assets when drafting a will
July 9, 2020
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Trust is key when picking POAs
July 2, 2020
Trust should be top of mind when drafting powers of attorney. Under Ontario’s Substitute Decisions Act, attorneys for property are
Toronto cracks down on Airbnb
June 25, 2020
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Cooling-off period for new condo purchases can reduce sting of closing adjustments
June 15, 2020
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DIY spells disaster when it comes to wills
June 8, 2020
Do-it-yourself wills almost always end up costing more in the long run than they save in the moment. CTV News
Buyers have the upper hand in pandemic-hit real estate market
May 25, 2020
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Get a will to reduce your family’s stress
April 28, 2020
Having a will in place gives your surviving relatives some much needed certainty during a period of emotional and financial