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November is "Make a Will Month"

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What is the Purpose of a Power of Attorney?

PURPOSE OF A POWER OF ATTORNEY – VIDEO TRANSCRIPT 2min 1 sec Well, you’re not 85 years of age, you’re not on the steps of the nursing...

What is Title Insurance?

WHAT IS TITLE INSURANCE – VIDEO TRANSCRIPT 1 min 29 sec I have been asked what title insurance is and whether a person needs to have it...

What is the Purpose of a Will?

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A WILL – VIDEO TRANSCRIPT 1 min 47 sec I have been asked what the purpose of drawing a will is. Essentially what...

Prepare your power of attorney before it's too late

As humans, we’ll get to a point where we’ll need someone to look after things that matters to us. Many Canadians are in this dilemma with...

Why you should have legal representation in real estate transactions

Purchasing Buying a home can be the single most expensive, and emotional transaction that you make in your life. Whether it be your first...

How Can a Lawyer Assist in Preparing Your Will?

Ontario laws do not require you to hire a lawyer, but it certainly helps. Hiring a lawyer is indeed costly, but he can ensure that all...

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