Title defects, also called clouds on a title, can complicate buying or selling a home in Ontario. In some cases, they could derail a transaction altogether, so it can help to know what some common clouds might be and how you can avoid the complications they can cause....
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Don’t make these 4 mistakes when making a will
Making a will is crucial to preserving your legacy and protecting your loved ones after you pass away. However, some mistakes people make with their wills can ultimately cause more problems than they solve. Don't have multiple versions Having multiple copies of a...
Steps to take when your business partnership falls apart
Ending a business partnership can be a lot like ending any partnership. There can be trust issues, boundaries to draw and complications for others affected by the breakup. If your business partnership ends, you can take steps to protect yourself and your company....
Should we take out a reverse mortgage?
After retirement, you can find yourself needing more money than you have. For instance, if you or your partner gets severely sick or hurt, you may need extensive medical care. Or you may want to finally pay off your house or supplement your income so you can live life...
What is a Cohabitation Agreement and Why do I Need One?
If you’ve decided to take the next step and move in with your partner, you might be wondering how you can protect yourself and your assets. If you aren’t thinking about it, you should be– common-law partners are not treated as though they are married by the law, and...
Costly (and often avoidable) mistakes Ontario homebuyers make
Between the challenges of finding the right house and figuring out how to pay for it, there is room for making mistakes when buying a home. Some errors are unforeseeable, and others are minor hiccups that do not significantly impact the buying process. However, other...
2022 can be the year you define your legacy
As we enter 2022, you may take the time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. This could mean thinking about your legacy and taking care of what is most important to you. Thus, if you haven't done so already, creating an estate plan can be a step worth...
Different Ways to Invest or Earn Cryptocurrency
In our last cryptocurrency blog post, we examined whether crypto is money and concluded that we weren’t quite there yet. Crypto is not a good substitute for money. Nevertheless, it is proving to be an incredibly interesting investment vehicle, store of value and...
Divorce and Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
There’s just no way around it– separation and divorce are difficult, stressful, and complicated. When you finally get the fresh start that you are looking for after separating from a long-term partner, the last thing you wish to be thinking about is death. And yet, in...
What is A Power of Attorney and Why do I Need One?
Drafting a Final Will and Testament is generally accepted as being an important task in one’s life. We all consider what our wishes are for after we die– but what about while we are still living? There are two types of Powers of Attorney: general and continuing. A...
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