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Making the Inheritance Process Easier for your Beneficiaries
Thinking about life after you’ve passed away is never easy. However, when you do pass, have you thought about your assets and estate and what the process will be like for your beneficiaries? Without a proper will and estate plan, the inheritance process for your…
When to use a co-signer for your mortgage
There are many factors to consider when purchasing a house. It’s a big financial decision and requires a strong plan and a lot of patience. One of the many things you might be considering right now is should you get a co-signer on your mortgage.…
So, you want to help your kid buy a house.
A parent’s first instinct when their child is in need is to help. Now, it’s come time for your child to move out, but they are financially having difficulties. It is becoming a quickly growing issue in Canada that many millennials are struggling to buy…
How to Talk About Estate Planning with Your Family
Talking about money, wills, declining health and/or death is just plain difficult for most families. However, it’s probably one of the most important things you can do, and it can help alleviate a lot of worries and family strife. We’ve all heard of families who…
Keep It in the Family: Transferring Ownership of your Muskoka Cottage
A family cottage passed down from previous generations is a very special thing. The memories, the history, the various transformations over the decades…it’s nice to keep it in the family whenever possible. However, transferring ownership of property isn’t like giving someone a nice watch or…
The Number 1 New Year’s Resolution to Make In 2020: A Will
A new year and a brand-new decade is upon us; just think of the possibilities we have to look forward to! However, a new year usually means we take a bit of time to set personal, career or financial goals or resolutions, but there’s one,…
Your Marital Status & Your Will: What You Need to Know
While it’s always advisable to update your will whenever there are major life changes that impact you or your family, it’s particularly essential when you get married, divorced, remarried or separated. In Ontario, there are strict laws around wills and asset distribution when it comes…
Making Festive Memories: Tips for Celebrating the Holidays at the Cottage
Your cottage is a special place for your friends and family to enjoy spending quality time, so why not consider hosting your family holiday celebrations at the cottage this year? It’s always fun to switch up the routine from time to time, and you’ll create…
5 Tips to Finding a Great Realtor
Buying or selling real estate is a complicated endeavor, and one that should be trusted to experienced professionals who understand the industry. Choosing a real estate sales agent/representative (or Realtor) should be something that is carefully weighed. In the world of real estate law, we’ve…
Winter Tech Tips to Protect Your Muskoka Cottage
Got a busy winter planned & no time to check on the cottage? Don’t worry; there’s an app for that! Check out the different ways to keep an eye on…