The 4 searches that protect you before you close on a home
Title, utility, execution and tax searches sound technical, but each one protects you from inheriting someone else’s problem. Here’s what they do.
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Title insurance vs. a lawyer’s opinion: what’s the difference?
Both help assure you own your home free and clear, but only one protects you from problems that public records can’t reveal.
Power of attorney for personal care vs. property: do you need both?
One covers your health and daily life. The other covers your money. Here’s why most adults should have both in place.
Marriage contract or cohabitation agreement: which one do you need?
Planning to marry or move in together? A domestic contract protects you both. Here’s how to know which kind fits.
What happens if you die without a will in Ontario?
Ontario’s default rules may not match your wishes, especially for common-law partners and blended families.
What is Independent Legal Advice, and when do you need it?
Signing a separation agreement, marriage contract or mortgage guarantee? You may be asked to get ILA first. Here’s what it means.