by Howard Nightingale | Aug 25, 2023 | Family Law, Wills & Estates
Divorce is a complex process that can significantly impact division of assets, including the inheritance of your children and grandchildren. In this post, the second of a two-part series, we look at preventing your child’s spouse, whether married, common law,... 
by Howard Nightingale | Jul 4, 2023 | Family Law, Wills & Estates
Divorce can pose challenges to protecting your children’s inheritance when it comes to the division of assets during a divorce. By understanding Ontario’s legal framework and taking proactive measures, you can ensure that your children will receive the... 
by Howard Nightingale | May 9, 2023 | Federal Court Legislation, Real Estate Law
Is home ownership just a distant dream in today’s market? If you feel that way, you’re not alone. For many Canadians, factors like high real estate prices, which require saving a substantial down payment and having a high income to qualify for a mortgage, as well as... 
by Howard Nightingale | Mar 29, 2023 | Real Estate Law
The Underused Housing Tax Act was passed in 2022. It’s the first federal statute designed to discourage foreign ownership of vacant Canadian real estate properties. The Act imposes an annual tax of 1% on the value of residential property located in Canada owned,... 
by Howard Nightingale | Feb 16, 2023 | Family Law, Wills & Estates
Recent changes to the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) that affect marriage and divorce In Ontario, it used to be that if you made a Will prior to being married, it would be revoked (or invalidated) upon marriage. Not anymore. Bill 245 Accelerating Access to Justice...