What Are Digital Assets and How Are They Handled Upon Death
Defining “Digital Assets” “…Water is a useful metaphor for digital assets; they are just as fluid, ever-changing, and dynamic, which presents both challenges and opportunities for executors and those who provide services to them. And, like water, digital assets can simply slip through one’s fingers without care…” Daniel Nelson, “The Challenge of Digital Estate Administration […]
To Probate or Not to Probate – An Overview of the Probate Process
To probate or not to probate is one of the most common questions we are asked. Before explaining whether or not probate should be sought, it is best to understand what probate is. The “Probate” process, which is now called an “Application for a Certificate of Appointment of the Estate Trustee with [or without] a […]
Title – What’s on Your Deed
When you are purchasing a property with someone else, you will be asked how you wish to take “title” to the property. Title is also commonly known as the ownership of a property. You will have the following choice to make – will you take title as joint tenants or tenants in common. The main […]
Bought a home? Here are a few things to do before moving in.
The busy real estate season is upon us and many people are out there looking for a new home. For tips on buying a first home, please see Jason Peyman’s earlier blog post. There can be no truly complete list of all the things that are required to be done prior to purchasing or selling […]
Can’t afford to buy alone? Consider buying a home with a friend.
We’ve never been more connected to each other than we are now. We share our “good mornings” over Snapchat, our afternoon coffee art on Instagram and post about our dinner at one of Ottawa’s trendy restaurants on Facebook. So why not share home ownership with a friend? With the cost of housing going steadily up, […]
The termination of tenancy by a landlord for personal or family use
Has your landlord terminated your tenancy agreement because he/she or one their children wants to move into the property? Or have you evicted a tenant because you or a family member needs a place to live? This past fall, the Rental Fairness Act, 2017 (RFA) came into force, which amended the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) and one […]
