An estate encompasses all the assets and liabilities a person holds at the time of their death. This includes real property like homes or land, personal property such as vehicles and jewelry, financial assets like bank accounts, investments, RRSPs, and TFSAs, as well as any debts, loans, or mortgages or...
A recent will challenge case, Tessaro v. Gora, 2025 ONSC 198, whereby the lawyer who drafted the will made an error which diminished how much the plaintiff received. The court rejected the claim as the limitation period of 15 years set out in the Limitation Act, 2002, applies from the...
So, you’re ready to buy a home! You’ve narrowed it down to a few options, but what should you look for? How can a real estate lawyer help you avoid common pitfalls? Buying a home is one of the most significant investments you’ll make in your lifetime, and ensuring everything...
Understanding the Importance of Title Insurance in Ontario Real Estate When buying real estate in Ontario, ensuring the security of your property is paramount. One critical aspect of this security is title insurance, a topic that often sparks questions among homebuyers. This blog will shed light on the value of...
Deciding how you're going to draft your estate plan and will? Canadians have more options now than ever. From doing it yourself, to consumer apps, to working with a lawyer, finding the right solution for you depending on your situation is incredibly important. After all, we're talking about the documents...
Remote Legal Service and Virtual Signings We use technology to allow us to meet, review and sign any document all from the comfort of your place of choosing. We do offer face-to-face meetings for those who still prefer them, but most of our services are offered wholly online. We have...
A Status Certificate is relevant for condominium owners or potential condominium purchasers. Prior to purchasing a condominium property, a lawyer should review the Status Certificate of the Unit and provide a report. Where do you get a Status Certificate from? The condominium corporation shall provide the status certificate, by latest...
What's the deal with Multiple Wills? So many people don't even have one Will. Why the need for Multiple Wills or a Secondary Will? A Will is a testamentary document that contains your estate distribution instructions - your last wishes, among other things. Who will get what, when, and who...
You = Purchaser We/us/our = Charney Legal Professional Corporation 1. Review the form of Agreement of Purchase and Sale (OREA or TREB) before signing. Call/email us with any legal questions you may have or to ensure that your rights and expectations are accurately reflected in the Agreement of Purchase and...
COVID-19 has introduced a new landscape to our lives. We have been forced conduct most of our work remotely. Complex estate planning is now completed beginning to end without ever having to meet in person. Remote signings for Real Estate transactions are possible and a good solution in times of...
What is the difference between owning property as “Joint Tenants” vs “Tenants in Common”? There are several ways to hold title (own) property in Ontario. You could be a sole owner, hold title in trust or in a partnership. A joint tenancy and a tenancy in common are the main...
Most Canadians are uninterested in making a Will. Literally. Statistics show that over 50% of Canadians do not have a Last Will and Testament and many more do not have an up-to-date Will. Such number are astonishing, considering how easy and affordable it is to make a Will these days....
#1 Not having a will Not having a will is akin to not having an estate plan. Studies show that most Canadian’s don’t have a will. Not having a will complicates the estate administration process and fails to account for certain estate planning strategies that could benefit an estate. Ultimately,...
A 10-step guide to Estate Administration An Estate Trustee (formerly known as an Executor) of an estate has a great deal of responsibility for administering the estate that appointed him/her. Administering an estate is done with care and in accordance with the deceased’s wishes and the law. The winding up...
Confidentiality Agreements, or Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s), consist of similar ingredients which set out the terms that define the disclosure of confidential information. Depending on whether you are the owner of the confidential information or the recipient of it, the focus in which a confidentiality agreement is viewed varies, like two...
Preparing a Will in Ontario. Many people are concerned about what happens if they die without a Will. While each circumstance is different and complex family dynamics may bring into play other laws, below is a basic, a non-comprehensive summary of what happens if you die without a Will. https://youtu.be/1aJzz-AtKI8...
