Sold Estate Property for Clients in 3 months!
For many families, selling an estate property fast is important, because there is no one to take care of that property – during this time the property may become damaged and loses its value. [...]
How to Settle an Estate Without a Will
Must you have a Will? Not necessarily. In Ontario, estate distribution can happen automatically after death or through probate. Automatically – this includes all assets that [...]
How to Avoid Losses and Secure Gains in Today’s Remote Working Environment
2022 was off to a gloomy start for many of our business clients, as Ontario government announced many restrictions such as the closing of indoor facilities. Whether we like it or not, remote [...]
Estate Planning: Considerations when Choosing Your Estate Trustee and Beneficiaries
With Christmas fast approaching, many of our clients are thinking about family and friends. COVID-19 have brought many uncertainties to life, and many people are now making estate planning one of [...]
No Affidavit of Execution of Will in Ontario
In Ontario, probate is the legal process that validates a deceased person’s will, allowing the executor to manage and distribute the estate. Typically, one of the documents required for [...]
Top 3 reasons why Life Insurance is beneficial for Your Estate
Before I start, I will make a disclaimer: I’m a lawyer operating a law firm, and I’m not affiliated with any life insurance companies, nor would I benefit in any way regardless of whether or not [...]
Introducing a Speedy Probate Path – The Small Estate System
Starting on April 1st, 2021, small estate applications became available in Ontario – this applies to any estate that have less than $150,000 in total assets and funds. This is great news for [...]
Finished Pre-Construction Property Closing in 2 Days – Avoided Penalties and Litigation for Purchasers
Most new property or pre-construction closings are completed on a very tight schedule. Reason being, the Builder is trying to close hundreds of units in a few weeks, and they often give last [...]
Is it a good idea to borrow more on low variable interest rate? An analysis of pros & cons of different mortgage structures
One of the few good things about the COVID pandemic is lowered mortgage interest rate for our home owners and real estate investor clients. However, most of those are in the form of variable [...]