Estate Information Return
LAWPRO Wills and estates webzine, April 2015 https://www.practicepro.ca/information/doc/Estate-Information-Return.pdf
Categories: Wills & EstatesPosts
Clarification on implementation of non-resident speculation tax changes
With the new Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) statements being required as of April 21, an issue arose as previously signed documents would have lost their approval if someone added the new statements. Late Friday afternoon the Ministry of Finance posted an update that clarifies how previously signed documents can be handled. The Ministry has confirmed… Read More »
Categories: AlertsClarifications on implementation of provincial land transfer tax changes
This afternoon the Ministry of Finance posted an update that clarifies how previously signed documents will be handled. The Ministry’s update makes it clear that previously signed documents will remain signed and can be registered “as is” through the transition period. The new LTT statements section will appear on all documents (including previously signed documents)… Read More »
Categories: AlertsNon-resident speculation tax changes effective April 21, 2017
The Law Society received a letter from the Ministry of Finance today which provides details about the April 21, 2017 implementation of the non-resident speculation tax changes. LAWPRO encourages all lawyers who handle real estate transactions in Ontario to review this letter so they can take steps to comply with these changes. The letter indicates… Read More »
Categories: AlertsProvincial land transfer tax changes effective April 24, 2017
LAWPRO encourages all lawyers who handle real estate transactions in Ontario to be aware of upcoming changes to the land transfer tax system. These changes apply to applicable purchases and acquisitions starting April 24, 2017. The Province has announced it will collect additional information through the land transfer tax system to help it better understand… Read More »
Categories: AlertsDoes a big claim scare you?
Excess insurance from LawPRO can give you peace of mind 1. What is excess coverage? Excess coverage is insurance that covers (for eligible claims) losses in excess of those covered under Ontario lawyers’ mandatory professional indemnity coverage, up to a limit chosen by the insured. Unlike the primary layer of coverage, under which the lawyer… Read More »
Categories: 2017 February Neuroscience, Excess, Excess insurance, LAWPRO Magazine, LAWPRO Magazine Article TypeAre you a Maximizer or a Satisficer? How to make happier choices
The last time you bought a house or searched for a rental apartment, how did you choose, and how did you feel about your choice afterward? Psychologists studying the relationship between how we make choices and our life satisfaction have found that those who put the greatest effort into making choices are rewarded with less… Read More »
Categories: 2017 February Neuroscience, Firm Management, LAWPRO Magazine, LAWPRO Magazine Article Type, Wellness, WellnessDoes my LawPRO insurance cover assumed risks?
There are different types of risks that can lead to claims against lawyers: those that develop from errors or omissions, those that arise through intentional wrongdoing, and those that lawyers willingly accept for themselves. A lawyer’s professional indemnity (E&O) policy is intended to respond to claims arising from a lawyer’s error, omission or negligent act… Read More »
Categories: 2017 February Neuroscience, Errors & Omissions, LAWPRO Magazine, LAWPRO Magazine Article Type, LAWPRO policy5 year rolling administrative dismissal date: Rule 48 after January 1, 2017
LawPRO reminds lawyers that on a rolling basis beginning January 1, 2017, matters commenced on or after January 1, 2012 will be automatically dismissed five years after they were commenced. Remember, the courts will dismiss actions without sending notices of any type to parties or their lawyers. Update internal firm systems to tickle all relevant… Read More »
Categories: 2017 February Neuroscience, Admin dismissals/Rule 48, Areas of Law, Civil Litigation, LAWPRO Magazine, LAWPRO Magazine Article Type, Personal injury, Practice Tips, Time Management