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Biggest Legal Risks When Buying A Condo In Ontario (Video)

Purchasing a condominium in Ontario requires thorough examination of the status certificate, which reveals the corporation's financial health, legal matters, and governing rules.

Canada Real Estate

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

Canadians Buying A U.S. Vacation Property: Should You Use A Trust?

Many Canadians dream of owning a vacation property in the United States, whether it is a condominium in Florida, a cottage in Vermont, or a ski chalet in Colorado, U.S. situs property represents both lifestyle and investment value.

Canada Real Estate

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Miller Thomson LLP

Understanding Probate In British Columbia: What You Need To Know

Probate in British Columbia is the legal process that confirms a deceased person's will and authorizes the executor to administer the estate. While not every estate requires probate, it is often necessary when real estate or significant assets are involved.

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Watson Goepel LLP

Life Just Got Easier For Attorneys For Property. Well, Sort Of.

An Attorney for Property has the "power to do on the incapable person's behalf anything in respect of property that the person could do if capable, except make a will," says subsection 31(1) of the Substitute Decisions Act (Ontario) ("SDA").

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Sneaky Trusts: The Legal Plot Twist With Gratuitous Property Transfers

Canada Real Estate

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Finality Over Fairness: Tessaro v. Gora, 2025 ONSC 198, A Cautionary Tale In Will Drafting And Limitation Periods

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Lerners LLP

A Canadian Tax Lawyer's Updated Guide On Non-Resident Trusts In Canada

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Finality Over Fairness: A Cautionary Tale In Will Drafting, Limitation Periods

Canada Real Estate

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Lerners LLP

Est-il vraiment possible de faire une donation sur son lit de mort? Qu'en dit le droit québécois?

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Miller Thomson LLP

Can You Really Make A Gift On Your Deathbed? What Québec Law Says

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Miller Thomson LLP

Just Make Sure There's A Guest Room: How Early Inheritance Can Open The Door To Homeownership

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Lawyers Financial

Real Property, Real Problems: Probate Planning Considerations For Vacant Or Underused Homes

Canada Real Estate

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Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

Jackson v. Rosenberg, 2024 ONCA 875: An Example Of How Using Joint Tenancy As An Estate Planning Tool Can Go Wrong

Canada Real Estate

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Siskinds LLP

A Gift That Doesn't Stand The Test Of Time

Canada Real Estate

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McCague Borlack LLP

U.S.–Canada Tariffs: Timeline Of Key Dates And Documents

Canada International

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Legislative Update Report No. 2026-13

Canada Government

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

From Case To Practice: What Makes A Workplace Harassment Investigation “Appropriate In The Circumstances?”

Canada Employment

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RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc.

A Practical Guide For Business Owners Expanding Or Relocating To Ontario, Canada (Video)

Canada Commercial

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Lerners LLP

Canadian Influencer Tax Guide: CRA Audit Risks, GST/HST Rules, Cryptocurrency Income, Foreign Reporting, And Tax Planning Strategies

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

How The 'First Dealings' Exemption Can Save Your Estate Money On Probate Fees

Probate is the often-dreaded process where an estate trustee receives a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee which confirms their authority to administer the estate.

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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Demystifying Roles And Responsibilities Of Fiduciaries

When updating your estate plan, it's important to consider who will be the key decision-makers on death and on incapacity. Understanding these roles can help you prepare better for your future...

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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Buying US Real Estate – The US Estate Tax Threshold Is About To Drop – Are You Ready?

This question is usually asked as though there's one "right way" to do it. Nope – there are many, many ways to do it, and it's important to pick the right way – for you.

Canada Real Estate

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Levy Salis

Estate Sales And Executor's Authority

The court has addressed this question in the case of Kulyk v. Kulyk, 2024 ONSC 4213, involving the estate of Nicholas Kulyk, who passed away in 2013.

Canada Real Estate

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Sorbara Law

Proposed Changes In The Reporting Requirements For Bare Trusts

Canada Real Estate

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Sorbara Law

Joint Tenancy And Intentions In Estate Planning: Jackson v. Rosenberg

Canada Real Estate

DS

Devry Smith Frank LLP

Case Commentary: Litman v. The King – Does Building Laneway Houses Qualify For The New Housing Tax Rebate Under Subsection 256(2) Of The Excise Tax Act?

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Excluded Assets In Divorce: What's Your Entitlement In BC?

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Clark Wilson LLP

Succession To Property Located In Quebec: Deceased Was Domiciled Outside Quebec

Canada Real Estate

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Dentons Canada LLP

The Perils Of Using Joint Tenancy For Estate Planning (Jackson v. Rosenberg)

Canada Real Estate

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Developer Required To Answer Discovery Questions About Misleading Other Buyers

Canada Media & IT

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Interpreting In Equal Shares Per Stirpes: The Case Of Jonas V Jonas

Canada Real Estate

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Minden Gross LLP

Priority Between Builders' Liens + Trustee Fees In A Bankrupt Estate

Canada Real Estate

FL

Field LLP

Snow And Ice Claims – The Occupiers' Liability Amendment Act. 2020 – New 60 Day Period For Notice Of A Claim

Canada Real Estate

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Developer Required To Answer Discovery Questions About Misleading Other Buyers

During the course of litigation, plaintiffs may seek evidence that a defendant has engaged in a similar pattern of impugned conduct with other people who are not involved in the lawsuit.

Canada Media & IT

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Interpreting In Equal Shares Per Stirpes: The Case Of Jonas V Jonas

In the case of Jonas v Jonas, the Ontario Court of Appeal considered the proper interpretation of a Will's residue clause.

Canada Real Estate

MG

Minden Gross LLP

Priority Between Builders' Liens + Trustee Fees In A Bankrupt Estate

In Golfside Ventures Ltd. (Re), Golfside had a Joint Venture Agreement to develop their land with Obcorp. Golfside subsequently went bankrupt, and its only asset was the land subject...

Canada Real Estate

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Field LLP

Snow And Ice Claims – The Occupiers' Liability Amendment Act. 2020 – New 60 Day Period For Notice Of A Claim

The Occupiers' Liability Amendment Act. 2020 (the "Act") came into effect on December 8, 2020.

Canada Real Estate

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Blended Families And The Consequences Of Seeking A Court Ordered Sale Of Property

Canada Real Estate

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Lawson Lundell LLP

Ontario Court Of Appeal Summaries (February 26 – March 2)

Topics covered this week included rectification of contracts (life insurance policy), third party assessments of lawyers' accounts, wrongful dismissal ...

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

No One Wants to Inherit Environmental Liability – Limiting Beneficiaries' Liability Environmental Protection Act Orders

When drafting a will, don't forget to consider your beneficiaries' personal potential environmental liabilities.

Canada Environment

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Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP

Short-Term Rentals: Higher Fines And Taxes

The increasing use of condos for short-term rentals has been a controversial issue for many living in strata developments in British Columbia.

Canada Real Estate

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Clark Wilson LLP

Who Gets The Farm?

While disputes regarding estate succession in the farming context are common throughout Alberta, reported decisions are less plentiful, given that most matters settle prior to a hearing.

Canada Real Estate

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McLennan Ross LLP

More Property In Foreign Jurisdictions Complicates Estate Planning

Canada Real Estate

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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Protecting What Strict Laws Cannot: Supreme Court Uses Equitable Doctrine To Enforce A Promise Made Before The Promisor Obtained An Interest In The Property

Canada Real Estate

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Babin Bessner Spry LLP

Strata Wind-Up And Sale Process: A Practical Overview

Canada Real Estate

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Changes To The Human Rights Act And The Impact On Age-Restricted Condominiums

Canada Real Estate

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McLennan Ross LLP

Exemptions From Payment Of Transfer Duty For Partnerships

Canada Real Estate

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BCF Business Law

Youth At Large: Determining Curfews In The NWT

Canada Real Estate

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McLennan Ross LLP

How Do Strata Owners Split The Proceeds When Selling To A Developer?

Canada Real Estate

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Clark Wilson LLP

Significant New Obligations Imposed On Apartment Buildings In Toronto: What Landlords Need To Know

Canada Real Estate

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Torkin Manes LLP

Property Management Companies Must Use Lawyers To Register Liens

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Monthly Tip - June 15, 2017

Canada Real Estate

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Miller Thomson LLP

Fixtures Filing – Mysteries Solved

Canada Real Estate

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

Personal Real Estate Corporations

Canada Real Estate

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

Licences And Easements – A Distinction With A Big Difference

Canada Real Estate

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Panic In Wychwood Park?

Canada Real Estate

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WeirFoulds LLP

Ontario Introduces A Non-Resident Speculation Tax

Canada Real Estate

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Crowe Soberman LLP

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

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