What does a real estate lawyer actually do during a real estate transaction?

Posted by Allison McMurter-Hughes on 19 September 2023
Real estate lawyers are the ones who work behind the scenes to make sure your real estate transaction goes as smoothly as possible.A real estate lawyer protects their client’s rights as laid out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Your lawyer will ensure that all parties in the transaction h...
Posted in:Real Estate Law  

What happens when… the buyer doesn’t produce their deposit.

Posted by Allison McMurter-Hughes on 15 September 2023
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Your clients have sold their house. Hooray.The Agreement of Purchase and Sale has been sig...
Posted in:For Real Estate Agents  

Protecting your loved ones living with a disability through estate planning

Posted by Allison McMurter-Hughes on 29 August 2023
When estate planning, you might be wondering how you can leave assets to someone who does not have the capacity to care for themselves due to living with a disability. We understand that there is a constant worry about trying to protect them even after you are gone.
 What is a Henson Trust?...
Posted in:Wills & Estates  

Why does appointing a Power of Attorney matter?

Posted by Allison McMurter-Hughes on 13 July 2023
Most of us are familiar with the term “Power of Attorney” when it comes to managing the affairs of our loved ones. We often hear of a Power of Attorney who is responsible for making healthcare decisions after a loved one becomes ill. In a best-case scenario, the appointer will make it clear w...
Posted in:Wills & Estates  

I want to purchase a home that has existing tenants. What are my next steps as the purchaser?

Posted by Allison McMurter-Hughes on 20 June 2023
If you intend to reside in the house yourself, you must negotiate a clause in the contract calling for “Vacant Possession”.  This now puts the onus on the seller to ensure the house is empty at the date of closing.According to Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario, 30% of Ontario’s ...
Posted in:Purchasing A Home  

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