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Five Ways Common-Law Couples in Ontario Can Protect Each Other

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 28 May 2026
In Ontario, common-law partners do not automatically inherit from each other if one partner dies without a will. However, there are several important estate planning steps common-law couples can take to protect each other legally and financially.What estate planning steps should common-law couple...
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Do Common-Law Partners Inherit in Ontario? What the Law Actually Says

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 25 April 2026
If your common-law partner died tomorrow without a will, would you inherit anything? Many people are surprised by the answer.
If you die without a will, your estate will be distributed in accordance with Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act. Ontario’s Succession Reform Act outlines how an est...
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Buying a House with Your Common-Law Partner in Ontario: Legal Risks

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 23 March 2026
Buying a home together is an exciting milestone for any common-law or married couple. For couples who are living together without being legally married, however, purchasing property together can create legal risks that many couples do not fully understand until the relationship ends or one partne...
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