By Brian Madigan LL.B. So, you think that you would like to buy some real estate! In particular, you would like to buy a house. Let’s summarize the principal financial …
Documents for the Purchaser
By Brian Madigan LL.B. If you have just sold your house, what should you be leaving for the purchaser? Title Documents I am assuming that you have already delivered copies …
Joint Tenancy: A Poor Man’s Will
Brian Madigan LL.B. Question: I am concerned about my mother. Ten years ago, she married a man who now seems to be in ill health. He has operated his own …
Joint Tenancy: Estate Problems
By Brian Madigan LL.B. While there are some advantages to joint tenancy, there are also some problems. The primary advantage is the ease of administration of a deceased’s estate. It …
Tree Thieves
By Brian Madigan LL.B. Now,you might think that I’m talking about people who steal trees. I’m not. I’m talking about trees that steal property for you! Obviously, these are good …
Be alert to the Relative Degree of Cognition
It’s very important to be alert to the relative degree of cognition of the client. Do they speak English? Do they read English? Can they explain the steps you have …
Accept whatever Deficiencies Show Up
Question: I am trying to strike a balance between “good working order no matter what” and keeping a buyer honest who learns about a deficiency during an inspection, keeps quiet …
Non-Titled Spouse and Rights Concerning Deceased’s Estate
Question: The wife survives but she is not on title. This is a second marriage, so the Will includes the husband’s children of his first marriage. Can she stay in …
Confirmation of Acceptance: Who Signs!
(Ontario) Question: Who signs the Confirmation of Acceptance in the event of a counter offer by the Seller that is accepted by the Buyer? (the buyer or the seller)? For …
Agency: What Takes Precedence the Code or Common Law in Ontario?
Question: REBBA 2002 requires a written agreement but then Agency Law states that it is not necessary to have a written agreement. Which would take precedence? Answer: The Act does …