Buying a House with Your Common-Law Partner in Ontario: Legal Risks
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 23 March 2026
Buying a home together is an exciting milestone for any common-law or married couple. For couples who are living together without being legally married, however, purchasing property together can create legal risks that many couples do not fully understand until the relationship ends or one partne...
| Posted in:Wills & EstatesCommon Law |
Living Together in Ontario: What Co-Habitating Couples Need to Know About Real Estate
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 24 February 2026
You’ve built a life together — you share a home, finances, and maybe even a dog. But in the eyes of Ontario law, if you’re not married, you may have far fewer protections than you think.This post is the first in a series of articles that discuss where cohabitating couples may be at risk, an...
| Posted in:Wills & Estates |
Administration Tax and Capital Gains in Ontario: How Transferring Wealth Before Death Can Reduce Probate Fees
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 24 January 2026
A Globe and Mail article from October 2025 profiles three siblings who, following their father's death, worked proactively with their elderly mother, financial advisers, and professionals to transfer approximately $6 million in family wealth before her passing. This story highlights the impor...
| Posted in:Wills & EstatesEstate Administration Tax |
What to Do When a Loved One Passes Away?
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 24 December 2025
Losing a loved one is never easy. While families are grieving, they are often also faced with a series of legal and administrative responsibilities that can feel overwhelming during an already difficult time.Knowing what steps need to be taken, and in what order, can help ease some of that burden...
| Posted in:Wills & Estates |
How Wills and Estate Planning Impact Your Homeownership
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 30 November 2025
For most Canadians, a home is the single largest asset they will ever own. That’s why your estate plan and your will should always consider how your property will be handled after you pass.A well-prepared will can ensure that your home transfers to your intended heirs, while the absence of a le...
| Posted in:Purchasing A HomeReal Estate Law |
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