by cactus | Aug 7, 2025 | Real Estate
In Ontario when a non-resident sells real estate there are important tax and legal obligations that both the seller and buyer (and their legal advisors) need to adhere to. One of the most critical parts of this process is Section 116 of the Income Tax Act, which...
by cactus | Jul 29, 2025 | Real Estate
Closing day is one of the most critical moments in any real estate transaction. After weeks or even months of negotiation, preparation, and paperwork, everything culminates in this single day. A successful closing depends on thorough preparation by all parties...
by cactus | Jul 18, 2025 | Wills & Estates
When someone passes away in Ontario without a will, the distribution of their estate is governed by the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA). While this law is designed to ensure a fair distribution of assets based on presumed family relationships, it often fails to...
by cactus | Jul 10, 2025 | Articles, Civil Litigation, Finance, Real Estate, Service, Wills & Estates
In Ontario, the power of sale is a widely used legal avenue that allows lenders to sell a mortgaged property when a borrower defaults—without having to go through the justice system. This out-of-court process is ruled primarily by the Mortgages Act and provides a...
by cactus | Jun 20, 2025 | Real Estate, Civil Litigation
I. Introduction The Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s decision in Drumonde v. Spellay offers important guidance on the interpretation of testamentary provisions in the context of prolonged estate administration. More than twenty years after their mother’s passing,...
