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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.
Conditional or firm offer?
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 16 August 2022
Real estate deal conditions are a good thing.We are strong believers in real estate deal conditions. Now that we are in a more balanced market, and houses are not selling in multiple offer scenarios, as a real estate buyer you have more power to make a thoughtful deal with conditions.In a competi...
Do I really need title insurance?
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 28 July 2022
Title insurance is not the most exciting thing to spend your money on, but it is an integral part of buying a house and most real estate lawyers (and virtually all mortgage companies) want it as part of every deal. Although title insurance is optional in Ontario, your lender will require it for y...
Pet Guardianship
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 6 July 2022
Your pets are a big part of your family. So, what happens to them after you are gone? If you are suddenly incapacitated or pass away, do you have a plan for your beloved pet?Like a guardian for your children, a pet guardian is someone who will take care of your pet after you are gone.Many people ...
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Should You Add Your Child to the Title of Your Home in Ontario?
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 17 May 2022
The short answer: Adding your child to your home's title as a joint tenant can pass the home outside your estate and avoid Estate Administration Tax, but we advise against it. The risks include your child's financial problems, sibling conflict, needing their permission to sell or refinance, and cap...
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How Will Your Guardian Financially Care for Your Child?
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 30 March 2022
The short answer: In Ontario, naming a guardian for your child in your will doesn't automatically provide the money to raise them. You can use your will, life insurance, and possibly a trust to set out how your assets should be used for your child's care, and it's important to discuss expectations w...
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