The Law Blog Posts

Let's take a moment to dispel some myths and explore why the "bulldog lawyer" might not be the champion you need in a legal dispute. Here are five compelling reasons to think twice before subscribing to the bulldog belief.

When you visit your lawyer to do an enduring power of attorney, you’ll likely be advised that the authority of your attorney (the person/people you’re naming to handle your affairs) begins as soon as the power of attorney is signed. The power of attorney does not just begin when you lose capacity. Your attorney can start using the document right away. Some clients are concerned about this and ask if the power of attorney can be changed so that it only takes effect once they lose capacity. This is called a “springing” power of attorney, and is often a bad idea.

Are you required by law to complete a Land Owner Transparency Registry (LOTR) report for a property that you currently own?

Buying a property with friends? Best nail down first how your joint ownership set-up will work to avoid potential disputes later.

The Financial Post recently featured our lawyer Jamie Nay in an article about the dangers of relying a homemade will.

Thinking of buying a new business or selling your existing business? Here are a few points to keep in mind when figuring out what structure works best for you.