The family home in the estate plan
Fewer places are more important to a testator than the family home, but it doesn’t always get the attention it deserves in an estate plan. As typically the most valuable single…
Tread carefully when selling a house with a tenant
Putting your house on the market can be trying at the best of times, but stress levels step up a notch when the property you’re selling is occupied by a tenant.…
MLS misrepresentation can be costly
Think carefully about what goes in your MLS listing, because you could be held to it. The real estate listing is up there with the Agreement of Purchase and Sale in terms of importance, and buyers are entitled to rely on its contents.
Take care when buying in a sellers’ market
Property hunters need to take a breath before committing to risky offers as the Toronto real estate market heats up again.After a brief slowdown in the early months of the…
Estate planning: Don’t wait until it’s too late
There’s no better time than the present to get your estate in order.I’ve heard every excuse in the book from procrastinators who say they’re too young, too old, too poor…
Cut paperwork before making virtual wills permanent
Virtual witnessing of wills has been a great innovation for the pandemic, but there is still room for improvement before making it permanent.Since April, emergency regulations prompted by the COVID…
Putting your pet in your will
Providing for a little kitty to go with your pet can help ensure your wishes are met when it comes to their care after your passing.Many families regard their pets…
Beware of double-ending realtors
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
Testators need to take the initiative to stop a feud developing over the future of the family cottage.As one of the more valuable assets in any estate, there’s always a…
What to think about when buying a cottage
Purchasing a cottage may seem like a bargain compared with a home in the city, but buyers still need to do their due diligence.According to a story in the Globe…
