by tomtaylor | Dec 11, 2018 | Firm News
Generally speaking, a Notary Public is required if the document is being sent out of Province. Where a document requires that it be ‘sworn’ to, it can be sworn in front of a Commissioner for Oaths. A Commissioner for Oaths can be found in all law offices but they can...
by tomtaylor | Jul 9, 2018 | Condo & Appt
A while ago I ran across an interesting problem with a condominium title. A four story, 16 Unit condominium building was constructed some time ago in the SW. The four Units on each floor of the building, while similar in characteristics, are of different sizes. When...
by tomtaylor | Jun 20, 2018 | Real Estate
In my years of experience I’ve watched family members, brothers and sisters, parents and children, boyfriends and girlfriends, teammates and others, purchase properties, and then have their relationships deteriorate. They all said, in the beginning, “a breakup...
by tomtaylor | Apr 19, 2018 | Real Estate
A Home Inspector can often play a valuable role in your home purchase decision. Not only are inspectors trained to recognize the telltale signs of a problem but they may be a valuable asset for any claim you might end up having with the Vendor of your new home. In one...
by tomtaylor | Apr 10, 2018 | Real Estate
For several years I have been imploring my clients who are purchasing new or used real estate to change the locks. Recently, I had a police officer client who thanked me for my advice. It seems that many times, when the Purchaser does not change those locks, there is...
by tomtaylor | Apr 2, 2018 | Real Estate
It never ceases to amaze me that two or more adults can agree to pool their money to purchase a home, to fund monthly mortgage payments, to maintain and operate that home, all with have no written agreement that sets out what will happen if their relationship comes...
by tomtaylor | Feb 14, 2018 | Real Estate
You’re looking for a different home, one with a big back yard you can envision yourself relaxing in on a warm summer evening. Perhaps a yard that the kids can play in? Then you find it. The perfect home with the perfect yard–or so you think. Many homes...
by tomtaylor | Jan 2, 2018 | Estate Planning
Transferring land by way of a Power of Attorney should be done by all parties together to prevent disaster. Perhaps I have overstated my concern a touch but here’s a scenario that happened at our office. I once had a client who wanted to purchase a house from a...
by tomtaylor | Jun 13, 2017 | Real Estate
After buying a home with a partner, is it now time to take one of the names off of title? That may not be as easy as instructing your lawyer to complete and register a transfer of land. Did you know that your mortgage company has the right to refuse to allow you to...
by tomtaylor | Jun 6, 2017 | Real Estate
You’ve sold your home. You’re moving. What can you take with you? Normally, you can take everything not attached to the home, excluding the items listed in the contract as “attached goods”. You can include and exclude any number of items so long as you’ve placed...
