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- The Role of An Estate Trustee in Ontario
Being named an estate trustee (commonly referred to as an executor) is often considered an honour; it reflects a high level of trust and confidence. However, many people are surprised to learn just how significant, risky and time-consuming the role can be. Acting as an estate trustee in Ontario invo … Read more »
- Home Purchases: Avoiding Five Common Legal Mistakes
Calling all Ontario homebuyers! In the excitement of purchasing your first home, relocating, or downsizing, it can be easy to lose track of critical legal details. While you focus on price, location, and style, keep an eye on these five common legal mistakes made during resale home transactions, and … Read more »
- When Aging Parents Refuse Help: A Difficult but Common Conversation
Q: As my parents’ Attorney for Personal Care, I am worried. My 92-year-old father and my 89-year-old mother live together in a single detached home, but refuse to accept the help and support that I am trying to arrange for them. My 90-year-old aunt just fell and broke her hip, and the doctors say … Read more »
- Who Must Sign the Franchise Disclosure Document on Behalf of a Corporate Franchisor?
In Ontario, under the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 (the “Arthur Wishart Actâ€�), franchisors are required to provide prospective franchisees a disclosure document, which must include a certificate, certifying that the disclosure document: (a) contains no untrue information, repr … Read more »
- 5:00 PM Means 5:00 PM: Strict Enforcement of “Time is of the Essenceâ€� Clauses
The 2025 Ontario Court of Appeal decision of Correa v. Valstar Homes (Oakville Sixth Line) Inc. (2025 ONCA 156), demonstrates that “time is of the essence” clauses will be strictly interpreted in real estate transactions in Ontario, even when a delay is as short as nine minutes. Background In 2020, … Read more »