There can be sentimental reasons to keep inherited real estate, but —unless you plan to use the property personally— you should ask yourself: would you buy that real estate with an equivalent amount of cash? 17 Mar

Inheriting Real Estate: Ask Yourself “Would You Buy it?”

Canadian Inheritance Tax on Property: What You Should Know | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Capital Gains Tax | Estates Gone Wrong 16 Feb

Canadian Inheritance Tax on Property: What You Should Know

If you and your siblings are on track to one day inherit your parents’ home, take heed of this cautionary tale, and learn how to avoid the same fate. Does this man owe his siblings anything more? All the experts to share their take on the situation. 16 Jan

Inheriting a Home With Your Siblings: What Can Go Wrong?

Inheriting Real Estate in Canada: What You Need to Know 20 Dec

Inheritance Tax & Cross-Border Rules: What Canadians Need to Know

Property owners who have used joint ownership as an estate planning tool to avoid the cost and delay of probate will need to revisit their plans in light of this decision. 16 Dec

Court Ruling Upsets Commonly-held Interpretation of Joint Tenancy

Avoid Estate Administration Surprises. Performing a title search on your property as part of your estate plan could save your heirs both money and hassle.  26 Oct

Avoid Estate Administration Surprises: Perform a Title Search

Court Ordered Sale of Estate Lands Ends 30-Year Dispute Among Heirs | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 03 Oct

Court Ordered Sale of Estate Lands Ends 30-Year Dispute Among Heirs

Inheriting a Home With Your Siblings: A Cautionary Tale | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 14 Sep

Inheriting a Home With Your Siblings: A Cautionary Tale

Transferring Property Title to a Trustee: Step-by-Step Guide 13 Sep

Transferring Property Title to a Trustee: Step-by-Step Guide

Ontario Superior Court Removes Estate Executor to Resolve Deadlock | Property Pitfalls | Family Disputes | Case Ruling | Estates Gone Wrong 03 Sep

Ontario Superior Court Removes Estate Executor to Resolve Deadlock

What to Do if You Inherit a House with a Mortgage | Curated Content | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Inheriting Debt | Estates Gone Wrong 27 Aug

What to Do if You Inherit a House with a Mortgage

Renouncing an Inheritance: an Inherent Right | Inheriting a House | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Jun

Renouncing an Inheritance: an Inherent Right