Lost Will?
ALL IS NOT LOST WHEN AN ORIGINAL WILL IS LOST Executors and the beneficiaries of an estate may panic… [more]
Oustanding Claims Against an Estate
OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AGAINST AN ESTATE If you are acting as an Estate Trustee, you may have to deal with… [more]
Estate Litigation and Limitation Periods
ESTATE LITIGATION AND LIMITATION PERIODS In Ontario, there is a general two-year limitation period in… [more]
Accessing Bank Accounts of the Deceased
BANK OF CANADA - DORMANT ACCOUNTS If a bank account is not used for a prescribed period of time, the… [more]
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ODSP Eligibility and Assets
The Ontario Disability Support Program provides eligible people with disabilities with income support to pay for living expenses such as food and housing. Eligibility for this program, as well as the amount of income support … [Read More...]
Assuming Rental Items in a House Purchase
In Ontario, it is not unusual to find rental items in a home that is being sold. Such items may include the hot water tank or an alarm system. It is also common for the new owner of the home to agree to assume the contracts … [Read More...]
The Importance of Power of Attorney for Property …
and why you need a Power of Attorney for Property. A Power of Attorney for Property appoints one or more people to act for you (they are called Attorneys, even though they may not be lawyers) in relation to your various … [Read More...]