The Role of a Real Estate Lawyer in Refinancing Your Home

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 1 April 2025
Lower interest rates, debt consolidation, and accessing home equity are common reasons homeowners choose to refinance their mortgages. A real estate lawyer plays a key role in this process, ensuring all legal aspects are handled properly.However, we’re not here to determine whether re...
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What happens when… the importance of understanding zoning laws in Ontario

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 4 March 2025
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 As a real estate investor or agent, you know how complex zoning laws can be and how ...
Posted in:For Real Estate Agents  

The Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 19 February 2025
Estate planning is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones. With the start of a new year, it’s the perfect time to tackle items you may have been putting off, including creating or updating your estate plan.If you’ve already taken the time to create an estate plan, congratulati...
Posted in:Wills & Estates  

McMurter & Associates is thrilled to announce the addition of Nick Whelan as the newest Partner of our firm

Posted on 3 February 2025
Some of you may already know Nick from his past 7 years with McMurter & Associates. His expertise and commitment to providing our community with estate and real estate law services align with the dedication we promise our clients. This partnership is a welcomed addition to our firm.Nick, a pr...
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Notary Services Can Simplify Your Life

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 26 December 2024
In Ontario, notary services can streamline many of your legal and official document needs. Under Ontario law, only notary publics are authorized to perform affirmations, witness signatures, and certify that a document is a true copy.A notary public ensures that all legal processes comply with the...
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McMurter & Associates is located in Whitby, Ontario, and serves the communities of Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Newcastle, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitchurch-Stouffville and municipalities throughout Durham Region.