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The beginning of a new year is always cause for internal reflection on what the past year brought us and what the new year will look like. This pondering usually causes most people to look into estate planning and drafting wills. Drafting a will to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of in…

Planning how your estate is shared is an inevitable part of life. Crafting your last will and testament to assign your assets to individuals and organizations allows you to ensure that your wishes are met after your passing. Even though Ottawa considers a self-made will to be legal, an estate lawyer can make this process…

A mortgage is a loan used to acquire or maintain a house, a plot of land, or any real estate property. The property in question serves as collateral for the loan and the borrower agrees to pay the loan back with interest. Applying for a mortgage requires a thorough review of the borrower’s credit history…

When buying a house in Ottawa, a real estate lawyer might seem like an additional and unnecessary expense. However, that expense should not detract from the value they bring to the essential aspects of buying a house. The real estate market is a complicated area, with many legal necessities and requirements that will confuse the…

Entrepreneurship is not the easiest path in life – it’s solely up to you to manage your business and ensure that it’s able to generate enough income to sustain your family and your employees. This fundamental aspect of entrepreneurship raises an important question – what happens if you find yourself unable to work? Whether it’s…

Life can take an unexpected turn for anyone. It’s best to be prepared and have your will and estate plan in place in the event that anything happens to you. A will and estate planning are not legally required in Ontario, however, to ensure your assets are divided as you wish, it’s best to continue…

Between student loans, delayed homeownership, marriage and having children, it may seem that estate planning should not be on a millennial’s priority list. But the reality is that most millennials have things, whether it’s a social media account or a pet, that will need to be looked after when they die. Here are some reasons…

Today’s society is fast-paced, so it’s important to plan for the future and be prepared for the unexpected. Balancing work, family commitments and special events can make it difficult to get everything done that we want in a single day. With having a newborn child to take care of, finding time to meet with a…

I Can Write My Own Will; Should I? If you’ve ever looked into writing your own Will, you’ll know how easy it is to buy Will Kits on stores like Amazon or from other online-based companies. Many people see Will Kits as a cheaper and hassle-free alternative to meeting with a lawyer to draft a…