An important aspect of estate planning is appointing a power of attorney so that you have a trusted representative to carry out affairs on your behalf when needed. At common law, a power of attorney is a legal document that proves that authority was given by grantor to another person, the attorney to act on...Read More

In Ontario, there are two types of co-ownership for property: joint tenancy or tenants-in common. The structure of co-ownership is often overlooked, yet it is also an important factor for the purposes of estate and succession planning. Joint Tenancy At common law, joint tenancy is generally presumed over tenancy in common. In joint tenancy, if...Read More