The well-defended will
Lawyers Weekly, March 2015 https://www.practicepro.ca/information/doc/Defending-the-will.pdf
Categories: Wills & EstatesPosts
Run-off buy-up to protect estates
LAWPRO Wills and estates webzine, April 2015 https://www.practicepro.ca/information/doc/Run-off-buy-up-to-protect-estates.pdf
Categories: Wills & EstatesDocument inter vivos transfers
LAWPRO Wills and estates webzine, April 2015 https://www.practicepro.ca/information/doc/Document-Inter-vivos-transfers.pdf
Categories: Wills & EstatesEstate Information Return
LAWPRO Wills and estates webzine, April 2015 https://www.practicepro.ca/information/doc/Estate-Information-Return.pdf
Categories: Wills & EstatesClarification 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 »
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