Protecting Your Estate
“Protecting Your Estate” for St. Matthews’ United Church, Richmond Hill, Canada, March 24, 2010
Building A Legacy
“Building A Legacy” for Edward Jones, North York, Canada, March 18, 2010
Protecting Your Estate
“Protecting Your Estate” for Armour Heights Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Canada, March 9, 2010
Home Finances
Friday, March 26, 2010, 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Grace Christian Life Centre 801 Progress Ave. Scarborough, ON M1H 2X4 The Legal and Timely Issues Seminar Series chaired by Andrea P Kelly invites you to come out for an informative discussion on home finances. In this session, you will learn: Mortgages Taxes Purchase transaction closing costs […]
Protecting Special Assets In Your Estate
“Protecting Special Assets in Your Estate” for Bathurst Clark Resource Library, Vaughan, Canada, February 24, 2010
Maintenance Advice for Your New Home
After taking possession of a new home, there are some maintenance and safety issues that should be addressed immediately. The following checklist should help you undertake these improvements: -Change the locks on all exterior entrances, for improved security. -Check that all windows and doors are secure. Improve window hardware as necessary. Security rods can be […]
It Pays to Keep Your Will Updated
Karen Christiansen (“Karen”) found out the hard way why it’s important to keep one’s will updated, especially when important life events occur. In MacLean Estate, 2009 BCSC 1159 (CanLII), the Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled that a will executed by Gordon McLean (“Gordon”) at the time he was cohabiting with and engaged to Karen […]
Introduction to Estate Planning
“Introduction to Estate Planning” for Faith Sanctuary Pentecostal Church, Toronto, Canada, January 29, 2010
Discussing Your Estate Plan With Your Family
“Discussing Your Estate Plan With Your Family” for Bathurst Clark Resource Library, Vaughan, Canada, January 27, 2010
Post-Closing Property Tax Surprises for Newly Constructed Homes
Purchasers of newly constructed homes are often surprised to receive after closing omitted or supplementary property tax bills. They are issued because between annual assessments of property values, properties continue to change. For example, new homes are constructed, owners renovate, additions are built and the uses of properties change. The change in the current value […]