It’s hard to think about life after death, but planning your will and estate is a natural part of life. In constructing your plans have you thought about what the inheritance process will be like for your beneficiaries? If you don’t have a proper plan…
Purchasing a house is a huge financial decision with many factors to consider. When trying to get approved for a mortgage, it can be hard to hear that you haven’t been approved for a loan or that you have been approved, but not for nearly…
Go high tech this year to keep a watchful eye on your cottage! We’ve listed some great new ways to keep your cottage safe & sound, so you can sit back…
Many people aren’t exactly sure what a power of attorney is, and if they need one. For this reason, we’ve outlined the key points about this and what it means to you. A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that gives someone (it…
In today’s world of Internet “How To’s” and easily accessible DIY tips, it might be tempting to try to go it alone and skip out on hiring a real estate lawyer to look after your home purchase or sale transactions. However, unless you have solid…
Inheriting a property as a result of a loved-one’s death is very emotional and exhausting. The situation requires understanding on how it works legally and what the process is. On top of dealing with the loss and grieving, if you do inherit the family cottage,…
You’ve finally found your forever home. It meets all your criteria for now, and for down the line. Before you sign and finalize the offer, make sure you have your lawyer perform what’s known as a title search on the property. Take a look at…