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Navigating the complexities of real estate transactions requires expert legal guidance. Our real estate law services provide comprehensive support, ensuring a smooth and successful process.
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FAQ
A real estate lawyer protects your interests throughout the entire buying or selling process. They review contracts, negotiate terms, handle paperwork, and ensure the transaction is legally sound.
Real estate lawyers offer a range of services, including:
- Reviewing and explaining legal documents
- Negotiating purchase agreements (private sale) and other contracts
- Handling the transfer of property title
- Dealing with mortgage financing
- Paying land transfer taxes and other fees
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
The cost of hiring a real estate lawyer varies depending on the complexity of the transaction. It's best to consult with a lawyer to get an accurate estimate.
It varies depending on the abilities of a Purchaser and Vendor to close the transaction, and comply with any relevant legal issues that may arise. In the best case scenario, it can take as little as one week, and in the worst case scenario, many months.
A title search is a legal investigation to determine who owns a property and whether there are any liens or encumbrances on the title. It's crucial to ensure a clear and marketable title.
Your real estate lawyer can help resolve any disputes or issues that may arise during the closing process. They can negotiate with the other party's lawyer or, if necessary, take legal action.
A corporation is a legal entity separate from its owners (shareholders). Incorporating offers several advantages, including:
- Limited Liability: Shareholders are generally not personally liable for the debts and obligations of the corporation.
- Perpetual Existence: A corporation can continue to exist even if ownership changes.
- Tax Advantages: Corporations may be eligible for certain tax benefits.
- Easier Fundraising: Corporations can raise capital by issuing shares.
- Ontario Corporations: Incorporated under the Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA).
- Canadian Corporations: Incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA).
The steps generally involve:
- Choosing a corporate name
- Preparing articles of incorporation
- Filing incorporation documents with the appropriate government agency
- Appointing directors and officers
- Holding an organizational meeting
- Compiling a Corporate minute book, and keeping it updated throughout the life of the Corporation
Key legal considerations include:
- Due diligence
- Negotiation of transaction documents
- Regulatory approvals
- Financing
- Tax implications
A will is a legal document that expresses a person's wishes regarding the distribution of their assets after death. It's important to have a will to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes and to avoid potential family disputes.
Probate is the legal process of validating a will and distributing a deceased person's assets.
A will is a legal document that outlines how your assets will be distributed after your death. A trust is a legal arrangement where assets are held by a trustee for the benefit of beneficiaries.
Estate planning involves creating a comprehensive plan to manage your assets and affairs during your lifetime and after your death.
A comprehensive estate plan typically includes:
- One or two wills, depending on the nature of assets an individual may have
- A continuing power of attorney for personal care
- A continuing power of attorney for property
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