Real Estate Zoning and Development
If you are interested in a parcel of land and have a specific use that you want to confirm is permitted for the parcel, the first step is to …
Expropriations (A Homeowners Guide)
Land expropriation involves the government or other expropriating authority claiming ownership of privately owned property for a public benefit. The Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 (the “Act”) in …
Changes in Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID): What You Need to Know
Since 2016 Canadians have had the right, in certain circumstances, to engage medical assistance to end their natural lives. The history of the movement to permit medical assistance …
Toxic Mould
The two words that make up the subject of this article need some context. Used together, and especially in the context of buying or selling a house, they can be concerning. …
Pets and Your Estate Plan (Everything You Need to Know)
By: Donna MacFarlane Partner, HGR Graham Partners LLP Email Donna What will become of your pets if you die before they do? A good estate plan includes arrangements for the …
What You Need to Know About Taxes in Real Estate Transactions (From NSRT to HST)
When buying and selling real estate, whether for residential, recreational or business purposes, it is important to consider the various tax implications of the transaction. All land purchases involve Land Transfer Tax (“LTT”). All land sales involve …
Real Estate Basics: Title Insurance
Email Our Real Estate Lawyers Bottom Line: When purchasing a property, title insurance provides you with coverage for issues relating to the marketability of your title as well as fraud related matters. In …
First-Time Homebuyer Exception
Email Our Real Estate Lawyers Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions that many of us will make in our lives. As a first-time homebuyer, you …
The Estate Trustee
Email Our Wills & Estates Lawyers Updated November 2022 – The appointment of an Estate Trustee (also known as the Executor) is a crucial step in the Estate Planning process. …
The Capacity to Make a Will (What you Need to Know)
Email Our Wills & Estates Lawyers Updated November 2022 – It is never too early to begin your Estate planning journey. There are a number of legal requirements to make …
