Should I sell and rent or get a reverse mortgage?
What to consider before selling your home or getting a reverse mortgage. The math reveals the real costs for...
Estate Planning
What are the taxes on transferring real estate to your kids?
Joan and her partner own the condo her son lives in, but they want to transfer ownership to him....
Capital gains, taxes and more: The implications of inheriting real estate
There are tax, estate and other implications when inheriting real estate, even from family.
Is a name change on a will a game-changer?
Creating a will is a good thing to do. It dots the Is and crosses the Ts. But what...
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How does an executor pay estate expenses during the probate process?
An executor is expected to pay the expenses of an estate on time, but what happens if the estate...
Are you entitled to anything when your ex-spouse dies?
Ginette wonders if she can claim survivor benefits although she and her late former husband were no longer together.
What happens to real estate when a spouse dies and property isn’t held jointly?
Barb’s mother is living in a house that was owned by her deceased father, and remains in the name...
Questions about real estate, family, finances and more
Three situations: Renovating a cottage to build an inheritance, adding names to a property and understanding capital gains. And...
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Estate planning changes in Ontario
Virtual signing and remote witnessing are now permanent options for clients and lawyers creating wills and powers of attorney...