Exciting news for first-time home buyers in Ottawa and across Canada: The federal government has announced a proposed enhancement to the GST/HST new housing rebate, which could significantly lower the cost of buying a new home. While full legislative details are still emerging, this update has the potential to bring…
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Can Title Insurance Protect You From Old Utility Bills?
Recent news reports from Ottawa have highlighted a troubling issue: some homeowners are being hit with years-old water bills — sometimes amounting to thousands of dollars — for charges incurred by previous owners. Understandably, these surprise costs are causing frustration and confusion. So, how can homebuyers protect themselves from this…
Court Voids Property Transfer in Estate Dispute due to Capacity Issues
Kelly Santini LLP’s JP Zubec and Neelum Raja secured a decisive victory in Scharfe v. Poirier Estate. On January 24, 2025, the Honourable Justice Hackland overturned the transfer of real property by an elderly woman to her adult son, determining that the conveyance had to be set aside on the…
Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds Removal of Co-Estate Trustee for Obstructing Administration
Kelly Santini LLP’s JP Zubec and Neelum Raja secured a significant estate litigation victory at the Ontario Court of Appeal on behalf of their client. On January 17, 2025, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the July 28, 2023, decision of the Honourable Justice Gomery to remove a co-Estate Trustee…
Protecting Your Real Estate Transaction
How Treefort Keeps Your Identity Safe Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant financial transactions many people will ever make. To protect all parties involved and to prevent fraud, the Law Society of Ontario requires all lawyers in the province to verify the identity of their…
New Year’s Resolution: Make a Will
A lot of my clients this time of year mention that they put off making a will or updating their will for too long. They have been finding motivation in the new year to finally make their will a priority. Is making a will or updating your current will in…
Ontario Introduces Seven-Day Cooling Off Period for New Home Buyers
On May 27th, 2024, new provisions of the Ontario government’s Homeowner Protection Act came into force, bringing significant changes to the residential real estate market. Whether you’re a real estate agent or a new home buyer or seller, understanding these changes is crucial for navigating the current landscape. Let’s break…
Yes, Millennials, You Need a Will Too
Many millennials may not yet see the urgency in estate planning, believing it’s only for older or wealthier generations. However, with millennials poised to inherit over $1 trillion from Baby Boomer parents by 2026, the largest wealth transfer in Canadian history, having a Will is not just wise—it’s essential. Here’s…