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  • WILLING TO TRUST: The use of Trusts in Estate Planning

    Author: External Author | Feb 13, 2023 | Categories: Estate Planning , Legal Service

    WILLING TO TRUST: The use of Trusts in Estate Planning

    It is estimated that, over the next several years, assuming present life expectancies and relative economic calm, (notice I said “relative”) the Canadian Baby Boomers will inherit over 1 trillion dollars. And, by extension, the much smaller millennial generation will inherit even more. Particularly in larger estates, corporations and trusts are often used to avoid or defer various types of tax, and to organize more clearly the intentions of the testator.

    In general terms, Ontario law recognizes three types of legal entities: the individual(you and me), the corporation (public or private, profit or non-profit) and the Trust. Again, in very general terms, Ontario Law recognizes two types of Trusts: Inter Vivos ( established during the lifetime of the person creating the trust) and Testamentary ( contained within the will of the person creating the trust and effective only upon their death). The person who creates the trust is called the Settlor; the person for whom the trust is created is called the Beneficiary; the person who manages the trust is called the Trustee.

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  • Benefits of estate planning

    Author: External Author | Jul 21, 2021 | Categories: Business Law , Commercial Mortgage , Contract Drafting , Corporate Law , Estate Planning , Law Firm , Legal Service , Real Estate Lawyer , Residential Mortgage

    Original Article Source Credits: Government of canada, https://www.canada.ca

    Article Written By: NA

    Original Article Posted on: NA

    Link to Original Article: https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/financial-toolkit/financial-planning/financial-planning-4/2.html

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  • Your home value

    Author: External Author | Jul 14, 2021 | Categories: Business Law , Commercial Mortgage , Contract Drafting , Corporate Law , Estate Planning , Law Firm , Legal Service , Real Estate Lawyer , Residential Mortgage

    Original Article Source Credits: CMHC SCHL, https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca

    Article Written By: NA

    Original Article Posted on: NA

    Link to Original Article: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/professionals/industry-innovation-and-leadership/industry-expertise/resources-for-mortgage-professionals/your-home-value

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  • 10 Things You Should Know Before Buying Your First Cottage, According to Scott McGillivray

    Author: External Author | Jul 07, 2021 | Categories: Law Firm , Legal Service

    Original Article Source Credits:   HGTV , https://www.hgtv.ca/

    Article Written By:  Scott McGillivray

    Original Article Posted on:  April 18, 2021

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/things-to-know-before-buying-a-cottage-1918538/

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  • Ensure the deposit you make, when your home purchase offer is accepted, will be protected

    Author: External Author | Jun 30, 2021 | Categories: Law Firm , Legal Service

    Original Article Source Credits:   The Star , https://www.thestar.com/

    Article Written By:   Joe Richer

    Original Article Posted on:  June 4, 2021

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.thestar.com/life/homes/2021/06/04/ensure-the-deposit-you-make-when-your-home-purchase-offer-is-accepted-will-be-protected.html

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  • When you can't act for yourself

    Author: External Author | Jun 23, 2021 | Categories: Law Firm

    Original Article Source Credits:   Government Of Canada , https://www.canada.ca/

    Article Written By:  NA

    Original Article Posted on:  2017-04-28

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/financial-toolkit/financial-planning/financial-planning-4/6.html

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  • Now that you are a homeowner

    Author: External Author | Jun 17, 2021 | Categories: Law Firm , Legal Service

    Original Article Source Credits:     Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation , https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/

    Article Written By:  NA

    Original Article Posted on:  NA

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/professionals/industry-innovation-and-leadership/industry-expertise/resources-for-mortgage-professionals/now-that-youre-homeowner

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  • Complex estates

    Author: External Author | Jun 09, 2021 | Categories: Law Firm , Legal Service

    Original Article Source Credits:   Government Of Canada , https://www.canada.ca/

    Article Written By:  NA

    Original Article Posted on:  2017-04-28

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/financial-toolkit/financial-planning/financial-planning-4/5.html

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  • Making an offer to purchase a home

    Author: External Author | Jun 04, 2021 | Categories: Law Firm , Legal Service

    Original Article Source Credits:   Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation  , https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/

    Article Written By:  NA

    Original Article Posted on:  NA

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/professionals/industry-innovation-and-leadership/industry-expertise/resources-for-mortgage-professionals/making-offer-purchase-a-home

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  • Know the ins and outs of a buyer representation agreement

    Author: External Author | May 19, 2021 | Categories: Law Firm , Legal Service , Residential Mortgage

    Original Article Source Credits:   The Star , https://www.thestar.com/

    Article Written By:   Joe Richer

    Original Article Posted on:  April 17, 2021

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.thestar.com/life/homes/2021/04/17/know-the-ins-and-outs-of-a-buyer-representation-agreement.html?rf

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  • Are you financially ready to buy a home?

    Author: External Author | May 12, 2021 | Categories: Law Firm , Legal Service

    Original Article Source Credits:    Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation , https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/

    Article Written By:  NA

    Original Article Posted on:  NA

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/professionals/industry-innovation-and-leadership/industry-expertise/resources-for-mortgage-professionals/are-you-financially-ready-to-buy-home

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  • If you don't plan

    Author: External Author | May 05, 2021 | Categories: Law Firm , Legal Service

    Original Article Source Credits:   Government Of Canada , https://www.canada.ca/

    Article Written By:  NA

    Original Article Posted on:   2017-04-28

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/financial-toolkit/financial-planning/financial-planning-4/3.html

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  • Canada's real estate market is booming — here's how you can take advantage

    Author: External Author | Apr 14, 2021 | Categories: Law Firm , Legal Service , Real Estate Lawyer

    Original Article Source Credits:   Financial Post , https://financialpost.com/

    Article Written By:  NA

    Original Article Posted on:  Mar 17, 2021

    Link to Original Article:  https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/business-essentials/canadas-real-estate-market-is-booming-heres-how-you-can-take-advantage

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  • The main methods of estate planning

    Author: External Author | Mar 31, 2021 | Categories: Estate Planning , Law Firm , Legal Service , Real Estate Lawyer

    Original Article Source Credits:   Canada.ca , https://www.canada.ca/

    Article Written By:  NA

    Original Article Posted on:  2018-08-09

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/financial-toolkit/financial-planning/financial-planning-4/4.html

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  • Home Buying Step by Step

    Author: External Author | Mar 24, 2021 | Categories: Law Firm , Legal Service

    Original Article Source Credits:   Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation  , https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/

    Article Written By:  NA

    Original Article Posted on:  NA

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/finance-and-investing/mortgage-loan-insurance/the-resource/home-buying-step-by-step

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  • Home-buying frenzy will continue

    Author: External Author | Mar 17, 2021 | Categories: Residential Mortgage

    Original Article Source Credits:   Toronto Sun , https://torontosun.com/

    Article Written By:  Linda White 

    Original Article Posted on:   February 21, 2021 

    Link to Original Article:  https://torontosun.com/life/homes/home-buying-frenzy-will-continue

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  • Estate planning

    Author: External Author | Mar 10, 2021 | Categories: Estate Planning

    Original Article Source Credits:   Canada,ca , https://www.canada.ca/

    Article Written By:  NA

    Original Article Posted on:  2017-04-28

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/financial-toolkit/financial-planning/financial-planning-4.html

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  • Powers of Attorney: rights and responsibilities

    Author: External Author | Mar 03, 2021 | Categories: Law Firm , Legal Service

    Original Article Source Credits:   Canada.ca , https://www.canada.ca/

    Article Written By:  NA

    Original Article Posted on:  2017-02-02

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/rights-responsibilities/rights-banking/rights-power-attorney.html

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  • Winter is not always a factor that motivates homeowners to sell for less

    Author: External Author | Feb 24, 2021 | Categories: Law Firm , Legal Service , Residential Mortgage

    Original Article Source Credits:   The  Star , https://www.thestar.com/

    Article Written By:   Joe Richer

    Original Article Posted on:  , Jan. 15, 2021

    Link to Original Article:  https://www.thestar.com/life/homes/advice/2021/01/15/winter-is-not-always-a-factor-that-motivates-homeowners-to-sell-for-less.html

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  • Canada’s Real Estate Market Is The Fastest Growing In The G7, And The Most Inflated

    Author: External Author | Feb 17, 2021 | Categories: Real Estate Lawyer

    Original Article Source Credits:   Better Dwelling , https://betterdwelling.com/

    Article Written By:  Stephen Punwasi

    Original Article Posted on:  JANUARY 25, 2021

    Link to Original Article:  https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-real-estate-market-is-the-fastest-growing-in-the-g7-and-the-most-inflated/#_

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  • WILLING TO TRUST: The use of Trusts in Estate Planning
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  • 10 Things You Should Know Before Buying Your First Cottage, According to Scott McGillivray
  • Ensure the deposit you make, when your home purchase offer is accepted, will be protected
  • When you can't act for yourself
  • Now that you are a homeowner
  • Complex estates
  • Making an offer to purchase a home
  • Know the ins and outs of a buyer representation agreement
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