At the recent AMO conference, Paul Calandra, Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, introduced the new Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) 2024...

In today's legal sphere, the concept of a "spouse" has expanded beyond the traditional marriage. More couples are cohabiting in marriage-like relationships without saying "I do".

There are many misconceptions about what taxes will be owing when someone dies in Ontario. With proper estate and tax planning advice, many people can minimize the taxes payable by their estate.

Parents generally have the legal authority and responsibility to care for their children as their guardian.

Given the access to a plethora of resources on the internet, the allure of do-it-yourself (DIY) solutions are appealing for various tasks, from home repairs to financial planning.

For an Ontario business corporation to dissolve on a voluntary basis, Articles of Dissolution must be prepared and filed by it pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16 (the "BCA").

Additional dwelling units are separate self-contained living spaces in a home in existing property lines, that are becoming a common way to address the shortage of homes...

Many clients incorporate without legal counsel, which I have no problem with. However, this approach can sometimes lead to issues that require significant effort to resolve...

When considering buying a home with solar panels in Ontario, it's essential to understand the implications...

The Federal Government has announced the 2024 budget ("budget") on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and many Canadian entrepreneurs...

In today's world, borders can be blurry. This is especially true when it comes to your money and assets. Perhaps you have an apartment in Paris...

In the last couple of years, title and mortgage fraud have plagued the Canadian real estate sphere as technology has continued to advance allowing fraudsters to become increasingly sophisticated...

When a dispute arises over the administration of an estate, one of the most contentious issues can be the removal of an estate trustee. In Ontario, the legal process for removing a trustee is not only...

The court has addressed this question in the case of Kulyk v. Kulyk, 2024 ONSC 4213, involving the estate of Nicholas Kulyk, who passed away in 2013.

In real estate, especially during times of financial distress, properties may be sold under a Power of Sale. This legal process allows lenders to recover debts when a borrower defaults on their mortgage...

Let's be honest, no one throws a party when their property tax bill arrives. It is one of those unavoidable parts of our life journey.

A parent who participates in a family court case in Ontario may wonder if Ontario is the appropriate location for their case. In circumstances where one parent has moved the children to Ontario...

The Children's Law Reform Act defines "contact" as "the time a child spends in the care of a person other than the child's parents, whether or not the child is physically with the person during that time" (Section 18(1)).

In my article from March, 2025 here, I discussed potential election promises on GST/HST cuts from both the Liberals and Conservatives. As a reminder, in Ontario pre-construction homes...

For the purpose of this article, I group both married couples and unmarried ‘common-law' couples under the term "spouse". Individuals who enter new committed...