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Ontario Real Estate, Wills & Estate Law Blog
Stay informed with practical legal insights from McMurter & Associates. Our blog explores Ontario real estate law, buying and selling property, wills, estate planning, probate, powers of attorney and other issues affecting individuals, families and real estate professionals. These articles provide general information; for advice about your specific circumstances, contact one of our lawyers in Whitby.
Common-Law Partners in Ontario: Why You Need an Estate Plan for Your Children
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 1 September 2026
Having a family doesn't automatically create an estate plan. Kate and Mark are a common-law couple in Whitby with two young children. They have talked about what would happen to their children if they both died, but they can't agree. Kate wants her sister to raise the children. Mark wants his broth...
| Posted in:Wills & EstatesCommon Law |
Should You Add Your Spouse to Your Home’s Title After Marriage in Ontario?
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 29 July 2026
Getting married does not automatically add your spouse to your home’s title in Ontario. If you want to change ownership, the transfer has to be completed formally, and that decision can affect ownership rights, estate planning, mortgage arrangements, taxes, and what happens if the relationship ...
| Posted in:Wills & Estates |
Merging Property and Assets: Legal Tips for Newlyweds
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 29 June 2026
Marriage often marks the beginning of shared plans, shared goals, and shared property. But merging assets is not always as simple as adding a name to an account or title.For newlyweds, understanding how property ownership and estate planning work together can help protect both spouses and reduce ...
| Posted in:Wills & Estates |
Five Ways Common-Law Couples in Ontario Can Protect Each Other
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 28 May 2026
In Ontario, common-law partners do not automatically inherit from each other if one partner dies without a will - unlike married spouses. To protect each other, common-law couples should put a will in place, review how their home is owned, update beneficiary designations, set up powers of attorne...
| Posted in:Common Law |
Do Common-Law Partners Inherit in Ontario? What the Law Actually Says
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 25 April 2026
If your common-law partner died tomorrow without a will, would you inherit anything? Many people are surprised by the answer.
If you die without a will, your estate will be distributed in accordance with Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act. Ontario’s Succession Reform Act outlines how an est...
If you die without a will, your estate will be distributed in accordance with Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act. Ontario’s Succession Reform Act outlines how an est...
| Posted in:Common Law |
