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Construction Liens: Getting Paid for Your Work
A construction lien provides a powerful way of collecting payment owed for services and/or materials supplied to a construction project. The lien creates an interest in the land where the work was carried out and prevents the owner of the ...
What is Estate Administration Tax (also known as “probate fees” or “death tax”) and How Can I Reduce It?
In Ontario, when someone passes away, certain of their assets may require a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (either with or without a Will) in order to be administered and transferred by the deceased’s estate trustee(s). These assets typically ...
Do I Really Need A Family Law Lawyer?
Few professions are as ridiculed and vilified as the legal profession. Sometimes justifiably, but more often not. The truth is that despite the caustic vitriol so frequently heaved at lawyers, their role is critical for society. If you do not ...
Tax Basics for Purchasers: HST Payable on Newly Constructed Residential Dwellings
When purchasing a newly constructed home, many buyers mistakenly believe that Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is either not payable on the transaction or is included in the purchase price. This common misconception can lead a purchaser to incur significant unexpected ...
Steps in a Lawsuit in Ontario
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has jurisdiction over most types of civil claims governed by provincial legislation. If you have a civil claim for the sum of $35,000.00 or less, or for the return of personal property that has ...
Sublease vs. Assignment – do I need to reserve the last day of the term?
There is a common misconception about having to reserve the last day of a term when drafting a sublease. This practice is often intended to illustrate that the parties intended to sublet the subject premises, as opposed to assigning the ...