Every responsible adult should have a Will. While I suspect most would agree with this statement, this same majority is likely to not take the simple steps required to ensure their testamentary wishes are solidified in a legally binding document. Surveys estimate that between 55% and 70% of Canadians do not have a Will. And [...]
Dear neighbor, Due to your new terawatt floodlight shining through our bedroom window like a small but intense sun, I have removed the lamp and placed it in your letterbox. Regards, David ----------------------------------------- From: Justin Date: Sunday May 6, 6:52pm To: David Subject: Lamp I received your note but you cant go onto other peoples [...]
““You should get out of town”, the man said. And so began the journey that resulted in my path intersecting with Matthew Duncan's path. And thence to these reasons, with a slight detour through territory that might have confused Lewis Carroll”. Thus begins Judge Fergus O'Donnell of the Ontario Court of Justice in his [...]
Did the Flood Frustrate Your Purchase Contract? Breaking Down Frustration of Contracts in Real Estate We've all seen the horrific images over the past weeks of those directly affected by record flood waters. What we haven't seen reported in the mainstream media is those who have been directly impacted by virtue of having bought or [...]
Buyer brokerage agreements are becoming more popular. Some real estate offices have mandated them for all their real estate agents to start using. Although this date has been pushed back already, it looks like all realtors will start using buyer brokerage agreements in the near future. How do Real Estate Commissions Get Paid? When a [...]
Chattels. What are they? And why is it important to know what they are? Read here to learn what you need to know about chattels. Also find the link at the bottom of this article to our video on Chattels. What are Chattels? Chattels, in the context of real estate and everything else, is stuff. [...]
Joint Tenant vs. Tenant in common. Under Alberta Law what do they mean? These things seem so similar but can be very different from a legal perspective. When you buy a home (house, condo, bare land, etc) your lawyer should ask you, if you are buying with another person or people, if you prefer to [...]
Text messages and how they are treated in the eyes of the law. Do you want to know how your privacy is looked at under the law in Canada? Know your rights! The Supreme Court of Canada was asked to decide how this form of communication is looked at in terms of privacy. The Crown [...]
Real estate commissions can be difficult to understand when you come to sign at a law firm. When it comes to real estate commissions people have to areas of confusion. First they may think that the real estate commissions are too high. Alternatively they think that the rel estate commissions are too low. Yes, people [...]
Understanding legal fees: Legal fees are often talked about but how do you do at understanding legal fees? Legal fees can be hourly or flat rate and will often also have disbursements and other charges added on. Legal fees that are billed hourly will have an hourly price. You then pay for the portion of [...]