did you know that your title search through GeoWarehouse differs greatly from a real estate lawyer’s version through Teraview?
In a real estate lawyer’s ideal world, a title search would be conducted BEFORE every property is listed. While this may not be common practice, having the search done before could save a lot of sellers, buyers, realtors, and lawyers from some unfortunate situations.
McMurter & Associates Legal Blog
What Assets Should Be Included in Your Will?
One of the biggest challenges of estate planning is ensuring that your assets end up in the hands of the people you choose. Every will is going to be unique based on your assets and your beneficiaries, but when you work with an estate planning lawyer the process doesn’t have to be complicated.
When you plan your estate with McMurter & Associates we have a specific formula that we work with to ensure that all your assets are properly handled.
Buying a New Build Home in the Durham Region – Your Real Estate Lawyer Can Help!
At McMurter & Associates, we are seeing more distressed buyers than in recent years with increased interest rates and the stress test that buyers must go through with their lender. This also applies to buyers purchasing a home or condo that is not yet built or in...
What to expect when you are appointed as an Executor in Ontario
What are the responsibilities of an Executor? In the simplest terms, an Executor carries out the wishes of the deceased as outlined in their will.
What does a real estate lawyer actually do during a real estate transaction?
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 have fulfilled their duties as outlined in the contract. They ensure the property taxes are up to date, ensure there aren’t any liens on the property, handle the funds to the appropriate parties, and land transfer tax… just to name a few things!
What happens when… the buyer doesn’t produce their deposit.
The Agreement of Purchase and Sale has been signed and the deal is firm. Congratulations to you, the agent, and your buyer. It feels like time to celebrate, but then…
The date scheduled for the buyer to pay their deposit passes without the funds anywhere to be seen. Besides an angry seller who is likely riddled with emotions, what happens next?
Protecting your loved ones living with a disability through estate planning
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.
Why does appointing a Power of Attorney matter?
Making a power of attorney or other arrangements as part of your life planning allows you to choose whom you want to make decisions for you should you become mentally incapable.
I want to purchase a home that has existing tenants. What are my next steps as the purchaser?
I want to purchase a home that has existing tenants. What are my next steps as the purchaser? 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.
My financing fell through two weeks until closing. What are my options?
It is a worst-case scenario if your real estate deal does not close on the agreed-upon date. The buyer failing to secure financing is one reason that a real estate deal could go south. What happens next?
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Whitby Office
114 Green Street
Whitby, ON L1N 4C8
Phone: 289-278-0934
Toll Free: 1-800-756-7138
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 905-666-2863
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Toronto Office