Real Estate Law
What is the difference between joint tenancy and tenants in common when buying a home?
In Ontario, there are several different ways of taking title to a home. You could be the sole owner or own the property jointly with someone else (typically a spouse or common-law partner). The two most common ways of owning a home with another person are joint tenancy and tenancy in common. If you are…
Read MoreThe Risks and Rewards of Buying a Foreclosed Home
If you have seen a foreclosure property appear on the market lately, you may be tempted to swoop in and purchase it at a fraction of the price that you would had it been a normal sale. Although foreclosure sales are not as common in Canada as they are in the US, they sill happen…
Read MoreBuying a Home from a Builder: What you Should Know!
Having a brand new home, where you get to pick out all the finishes and fixtures is so exciting! No one else has ever lived in this home, it’s just yours and you get to make it exactly the way you want it. It’s a very attractive option to work with a builder and purchase…
Read MoreHow Does a Real Estate Lawyer Help You Safely Navigate Buying and Selling During COVID-19?
Working with a real estate lawyer is critically important when you are closing a real estate transaction. Your lawyer can help you with a number of important items from helping you draft or understand the legalities of the sale contract, conducting title searches for you, and ensuring that the funds from the transaction are transferred…
Read MoreAre you Buying or Selling a Business
The first Question answered between parties to a proposed Sale and Purchase transaction is whether the Purchaser will acquire the object company through a share purchase or asset purchase. An asset Purchase agreement between the acquirer and the object company, pursuant to which the acquirer agrees to purchase, and the object company agrees to sell,…
Read MoreHow a Real Estate Lawyer Helps to Protect Your Rights
When you purchase or sell a home, you know the benefits of working with a professional real estate agent. However, it is also crucial to understand the important of a real estate lawyer. Real estate purchases can be complex – even the ones that seem pretty straightforward. Although some shop around to look for the…
Read MoreImportance of a Real estate lawyer while selling your home
Whether you are buying or selling a house for the first time, or are a repeat seller, a real estate lawyer can help you through the process and make sure your best interests are followed. At Minhas Lawyers, we understand the importance of a real estate lawyer to guide you through documents, transactions, and insurance…
Read MoreThe importance of hiring a business lawyer
Businesses are expected to follow several sets of complicated laws set by the authorities. Therefore, whether it’s a small store or a larger company, businesses need lawyers to ensure they function properly and are compliant with the set laws. If there are any issues regarding property purchases and or while preparing taxes you may need…
Read MoreEnduring POA and Advanced directives
Enduring Power of Attorney and Health Directive Forms are legal documents that need to be signed, dated, and witnessed. Advanced Health Directives, including living, will and medical power of attorney (or also called a durable power of attorney for health care.) Advanced Health directives do not have the right to make any financial decisions. Let’s…
Read MoreFamily Law Agreements
Family law agreements are affordable options to resolve disputes involving family law. Agreements can be made to suit everyone’s special circumstances and needs. When signing family law papers, you will need what is called a witness when you sign. The Family Law Act ensures the rights of children and the responsibilities of parents towards their…
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