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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.
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. However, there are several important estate planning steps common-law couples can take to protect each other legally and financially.What estate planning steps should common-law couple...
| 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 |
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 |
