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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…

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Kelly Santini Secures Exclusion of Prejudiced Expert Reports

In the case of Simmermon v. Djoudad et al., Kelly Santini’s Danesh Rana successfully assisted his clients in getting the court to strike opposing expert reports from the record. The court ruled that the evidence presented by the opposing expert was highly prejudicial, as the expert had been granted access…

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Court Ruling Reinforces Buyer Beware in Real Estate Transactions

The recent court decision in the case of CanDeal Group Inc. v. Capservco Limited (2024 ONSC 1315) underscores the enduring relevance of the principle of caveat emptor, or “buyer beware,” in real estate transactions. This principle essentially means that the responsibility for discovering any issues with a property lies with…

Image of a house designed to resemble a lemon - conveying the concept of buying a lemon due to inadequate inspection.
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Sean Bawden Takes Helm as President of CCLA

April 2024

The County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) has announced that Sean Bawden is the new President of the Board of Trustees. An employment law partner at Kelly Santini, Sean brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as vice president and secretary of the CCLA. He first…

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Title Insurance – A Primer

What is Title Insurance? Title insurance is a type of insurance policy that protects property owners and lenders from losses associated with title issues and other covered risks that exist at the time of your purchase but are unknown to you at that time. Title insurance allows purchasers to insure…

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