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Despite the higher start-up costs and administrative requirements, incorporation offers many benefits to a business such as the creation of a separate legal entity, limited liability, lower [...]

The Ontario Estates Act at s. 5 contains a clear prohibition: “Letters of Administration shall not be granted to a person not residing in Ontario”. However, like any legal question, this answer [...]

You may visit properties on your own and begin with open houses and times posted on MLS or other real estate sites for open visits. This will allow you to walk through properties without [...]

These DIY tips will help protect you in the process; however, your best line of protection is to work with a real estate agent and a real estate lawyer before accepting an offer.

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives someone the authority to make decisions on your behalf.

In order to determine your rights and obligations in the workforce, it is important to establish whether you are an employee or an independent contractor. You may be considered an employee if [...]

Having a lawyer prepare your Will is a very important step in providing for the well-being of your loved ones and in giving you peace of mind that your assets will be distributed in accordance [...]

In Ontario, when you purchase real estate, you must pay Land Transfer Tax to the province when the transaction closes. Land Transfer Tax is based on the purchase price of the property (Note: If [...]

By Jamie Mookerjea (1-min read) Sometimes payors don’t want to pay child support; they will say they can’t “afford” to pay.   As a Family Law lawyer, I immediately study the [...]

You can draft your separation agreement yourself, however, it is not a good idea. This is true even if you and your spouse are on good terms. Many couples may balk at retaining lawyer when they [...]