Home Ownership: Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common | There are three main ways that a homeowner can own a home, and the way title is held dramatically affects their estate and heirs... 04 Feb

Home Ownership: Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common

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?

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

Dealing with property matters after the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. Learn how to navigate Ontario's survivorship application process effectively with this comprehensive guide. 28 Nov

Guide to Completing a Survivorship Application in Ontario

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

Sibling Living in Inherited Property: Refuses To Sell 01 Jun

Sibling Living in Inherited Property: Refuses To Sell

Any property that you own in the UK, be it land or buildings, can be bequeathed to someone in your will. However, the way in which you own the property impacts how it can be passed on. 15 Apr

Including Property in Your Will in the UK: What You Should Know

Testators should know the risks before using joint ownership as an estate planning tool.  16 Feb

Joint Ownership of Property: Know the Risks