Question: Husband moves out of matrimonial home 3 years ago when home was worth $600,000. They do have a separation agreement from that time, but it doesn’t apparently cover this …
Issues Concerning the Appointment of a Guardian
(Ontario) Question: There are a number of issues related to real estate in a Will, but what about younger children? Can they still live in the house etc? Answer: Good …
Statutory Severance of Joint Tenancy (Matrimonial Home in Ontario)
Question: If 3 partners, who are single, own a property as joint tenants, one partner gets married and dies after 3 yrs. So joint tenancy is for dead partner’s part …
A Few Points About Joint Tenancy in Ontario
If two people acquire property as joint tenants, they must hold it 50/50. If there are three, then each must hold one-third. If it were to be 90/10, that’s fine, …
Deceased without Relatives
Question: What happens to a property when someone dies without any relatives? Answer: There are relatives, you just don’t happen to know who they are. This type of an estate …
Some Estate Planning Techniques for Preserving the Interest in the Matrimonial Home
Question: Here are some additional facts following legal consultation. Jim’s parents will own 1%. Jim will own 99%. Susan will get 50% of matrimonial home should marriage dissolve. Susan needs …
Preserving the Interest in the Matrimonial Home in Ontario
Question: Susan and Jim get married and buy their first home. Jim’s parents are brought onto the title to co-sign. Now, 4 people are now on title for the Susan’s and …
Cottages, Timeshares and Some Boats are Matrimonial Homes in Ontario
Question: Can a cottage or a timeshare be designated as a matrimonial home? Answer: Yes, both a cottage and a timeshare can be matrimonial homes. There can be numerous. Also, …
Seller Can’t End the Deal Because of Separation Issues
Question: I am the Listing Agent. The Sellers, a young husband & wife are both on title, and they have been separated for only a few months without filing for …
Matrimonial Home – Spousal Consent
Question: I have a seller and she is on title alone, separated and he moved out. It was a matrimonial home. Two years go by and she can’t afford to …