Does this sound familiar?You and your partner have built a life together. You might own property together and you might have children together. But you never got legally married. You live as common-law partners.According to the law, common-law relationships are not treated the same as married cou...

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...

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...

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 ...

Wills and blended families can be a complicated topic. If you have any questions about this, please connect with us and we will be happy to help!For the purpose of this blog post, a blended family is defined as a family that has two partners, where either one or both partners have child...