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Alter Ego and Joint Partner Trusts: Estate Planning Opportunities

Alter Ego and Joint Partner Trusts: Estate Planning Opportunities Canadians pay plenty of taxes, and as a result we are always on the lookout for ways to reduce the amount we send to Ottawa. One possibility, if you are over 65, is to set up an inter vivos trust, specifically an alter ego or joint […]

Sometimes Crime Does Pay!

Sometimes Crime Does Pay!In 1998, a thief broke into a residential home in order to help himself to a few of the family treasures. He attempted to make his escape through the garage. Unfortunately he was foiled when the garage door opener malfunctioned and the door between the garage and the house locked. The homeowners […]

The Legalities of Gift Giving

The Legalities of Gift GivingYou get the most of what you need the least!Murphy’s Law of Gifts With the holiday season upon us, we thought this would be a good time to discuss gifts and yes – the law. Believe it or not there are a variety of legal rules respecting gifts and gift giving. […]

Your responsibilities under the new Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

Your responsibilities under the new Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act Effective January 1, 2004, Part I of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act comes into force for all organizations conducting a commercial activity in Canada. However, the federal government may exempt organizations and activities in provinces that have adopted substantially similar […]

Automobile Insurance — Coverage for Injured Parties

Automobile Insurance — Coverage for Injured Parties Auto insurance is a hot topic these days as premiums continue to escalate. And if you live and drive in Ontario the law requires you to have auto insurance. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, auto insurance covers not only damage to your vehicle, but […]

The Step-Parent’s Obligation for Child Support

The Step-Parent’s Obligation for Child SupportIt is not in the best interests of children that step-parents or natural parents be permitted to abandon their children, and it is their best interests that should govern. — Kerans J.A., Theriault v. Theriault Over the past 20 years, there has been a proliferation of single parent families, common […]

Landlord and Tenant Law 101

Landlord and Tenant Law 101 Many of our clients are either landlords or tenants and therefore we thought it would be helpful to put together an overview of the key aspects of the law respecting this relationship. Regulation The Tenant Protection Act sets out the rules that regulate the relationship of residential landlords and tenants. […]

Do-It-Yourself Wills: What is the real cost?!

Do-It-Yourself Wills: What is the real cost?! You wouldn’t use a “How To” kit to put a cast on your broken arm, but surprisingly, thousands of Canadians use $30.00 kits to prepare what may be the most important legal document they will sign in their lifetimes. In spite of what the sellers of will kits […]

The New Consumer Protection Act

The New Consumer Protection Act Establishing a clear set of marketplace rules with the strength to protect consumers and the flexibility to encourage business growth will help Ontario businesses to flourish.Jim Watson, Minister of Consumer and Business Services July 30, 2005 will mark a new era in consumer protection in Ontario. On July 30, 2005 […]