Since 2015, Graduated Rate Estates (GREs) have remained one of the only trusts that are entitled to marginal tax rates, and are the only trust that can choose its own tax year-end under the [...]
Most transfers of land are subject to land transfer tax, an added tax when conveying a property. This additional cost can be quite significant as the tax amount is based on a graduated formula of [...]
Children are more susceptible to certain injuries than adults. Perhaps, most significantly, children are at risk of being seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident given their smaller size [...]
In my last corporate blog, I discussed a new government loan program for small businesses affected by COVID-19. Unfortunately, even though vaccinations are increasing and restrictions are being [...]
The pain and stress of relationship breakdown often bring out the worst in us. In the aftermath as we try to give our lives new structure, poor communication can hold us back from moving on. [...]
There are hundreds of nursing homes in Ontario. The majority of them employ professional, responsible and kind employees. Unfortunately, some nursing homes are run in a negligent manner. [...]
You have just exchanged vows with the love of your life. Not exactly the time that you want to be thinking about what will happen when one of you dies. However, marriage does impact estate [...]
I believe that inside every tool is a hammer. Adam Savage I was called to the Bar in 1977, and although I have presented many papers over the years for a variety of purposes, it was not until [...]
In a surprising move, on May 3, 2021 the federal government announced that it will be taking steps to conduct its own environmental assessment of a proposed Ontario provincial highway project [...]
After a gradual initial rollout, the Ontario government is now aiming to approve dozens of cannabis retail stores each week, with the goal of approving 1,000 stores across the province by the [...]
