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Trying to figure out the best way to pass your home to your children? Making the right choice between a gift or trust can save your family money and headaches in the long run. 17 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Gift or Trust? The ‘Correct Way’ to Pass Your Home to Your Children

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

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

Inheriting Real Estate in Canada: What You Need to Know 20 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

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

How do you approach estate planning if your property is divided between Florida and another country? Don’t assume Florida and Canada have the same laws! Consider putting your Florida property into a Trust... 18 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Florida Estate Planning for Canadian Snowbirds

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Court Ruling Upsets Commonly-held Interpretation of Joint Tenancy

Leaving your house to your children can be a meaningful way to pass on your legacy, but it is important to consider all aspects of it. 04 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Factors to Consider Before Leaving Your House to Your Children

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

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
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  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Inheriting a Home With Your Siblings: A Cautionary Tale

Transferring Property Title to a Trustee: Step-by-Step Guide 13 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

What to Do if You Inherit a House with a Mortgage

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