If you’ve decided to finally make that will or get your will revised, good job! It’s an important step to take to help protect your loved ones and your hard-earned assets. However, there’s one important step that needs a lot of serious consideration: appointing an…
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that assigns someone else the power or authority to make decisions about your personal and/or financial affairs, usually if you are mentally or physically unable to do so yourself. The appointed person is called an agent…
Having a legal will in place is the easiest and most effective way to ensure that your property and possessions are distributed according to your wishes. However, a recent survey focusing on estate planning conducted by BMO shows that almost half of all Canadians do…
You’ve scrimped and saved, planned and dreamed, and the time has finally come – you’re ready to purchase your family cottage in the much-coveted Muskoka region. Although this is certainly an exciting time, it’s also important to know that purchasing a cottage or vacation property…
If you’re starting the process of buying or selling a home, you may be wondering whether it makes sense to involve a real estate lawyer right from the get-go. While it’s clear that more complex real estate transactions benefit from the services provided by a…
When buying or selling a home, cottage or business property, it’s naturally a busy time for anyone. There is a never-ending pile of paperwork that needs attention, and constant appointments for viewings. One detail that should not get overlooked in this process is finding and…
As an experienced real estate lawyer, I really have seen it all when it comes to home, cottage, and commercial property sales, as well as the myriad of issues related to property laws, disputes, leases, rentals, etc. A significant number of the problems and heartache…
Buying your first home is a very exciting time, and likely the largest purchase you will ever make. There are so many aspects to this process, including the mortgage application, securing financing, and literally hundreds of other details. This is a special time in anyone’s…
