Beyond the Agreement of Purchase and Sale: Additional Agreements for Effective Ownership
Before the close of a real estate purchase, buyers will typically consult their lawyer to understand how they will take title to their property. However, titled ownership alone may not fully address property management when co-owners are involved. For instance, as a co-owner, you may need clarity on your rights and responsibilities with respect to […]
When Is It Too Late to Make or Change My Will?
As a lawyer who has worked in the field of Wills and Estates for the last three years, I get the following question quite a bit: When is it too late to make or change my Will? Hopefully, I can help alleviate some stress by providing an answer to that question. There seems to be […]
Anderson v Anderson: The Enforceability of Kitchen Table Agreements
Amongst the profession, we often refer to domestic contracts prepared by the parties themselves without legal advice as “kitchen table agreements”. In May 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered a decision in Anderson v Anderson, which dealt with the enforceability of a Separation Agreement prepared by the parties in Saskatchewan dividing property without financial […]
A Manner of Thinking: Employment Law – November 2023
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A Review of Power of Attorney Documents
What is a Power of Attorney document? A Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorizes someone else, known as your “attorney” to act on your behalf. There are two distinct Power of Attorney documents: the Power of Attorney for Property and the Power of Attorney for Personal Care. Power of Attorney for Property […]
Reviewing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for a New Build Home
If you enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale to buy a new build home, your offer could be conditional on having your lawyer review the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. This means that, for a period of a few days after you sign the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, you can take the […]
Why is it Important to Have a Will?
Do I need a will? A short answer is most likely. If you possess assets of value, such as chequing or savings accounts, investments, a vehicle, a home, or any other valuable belongings (i.e., collectibles, heirloom items, art, wine, cigar, rugs), or if you have dependents, like children or pets, it is crucial to have […]
Resale Condominium Purchases: What is a Status Certificate, and Why Should Your Real Estate Lawyer Review It?
The Status Certificate is a document written by a condominium corporation that discloses certain financial, governance, and legal information about the condominium corporation and a specific unit that is part of the condominium corporation. The purpose of a Status Certificate is to give a potential buyer of a condominium unit important information about the condominium […]