As of January 1, 2022, The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has the discretion and authority to make an order validating a testamentary document that was improperly executed. The court can now interpret and decide what the testator’s intentions were for the document, such as being a will, an amendment, or the revocation of a will.
Separated Spouses and Wills
Will and Marriage
One of the lesser-known legal “rules” that applied to all wills, was that a marriage after the creation of a will invalidated that will, unless a special clause was used “in contemplation” of the nuptials. This rule still applies to anyone who married before January 1st, 2022, and made a will prior to that marriage. Marriages AFTER January 1st, 2022, will no longer invalidate a will made by an individual prior to marriage, as deemed by the amendment to the Succession Law Reform Act.
Join Us For a Rent To Home Seminar
Find out how to help your clients get into their dream home sooner with the help of JAAG Properties Rent To Home program.
Alfonso Salemi from JAAG and Ryan Carson will walk you through all you need to know about the program, providing useful information for you to help current and potential clients who may be struggling to enter the real estate market.
Domestic Contracts and Financial Disclosure
Financial disclosure refers to the information provided by parties to a domestic contract that sets out their income, assets, debts, liabilities and expenses. Domestic contracts can include cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts and separation agreements. These agreements can outline how the parties will divide property and determine spousal support in the event there is a breakdown in the relationship or marriage. If you are applying to the court to resolve your matter, the court will require detailed, accurate financial information that you will have to swear to the accuracy of.
Case Study: Landlord and Tenant Matters in Ontario
What options do landlords have if they want to sell their property with current tenants occupying it?
The below case study, written by and reviewed by SV Law, outlines a specific landlord and tenant scenario, and include options to help the landlord achieve the best outcome.
The Paralegal division at Carson Law can help, and provide guidance, in any landlord related matter within the Province of Ontario.
Reach out today, paralegal@carsonlaw.ca
Join the Carson Law team!
In an effort to continually strive to improve upon the efficiency in how we handle our clients’ legal matters, Carson Law Office Professional Corporation, located in Burlington, Ontario, is happy to announce the we are searching for a full-time experienced, motivated, team-oriented Senior Real Estate Clerk – Team Lead to join our team!.
Any and all interested candidates should provide a resume and cover letter to our Manager of Employee Relations, Stephanie Badour, at stephanie@carsonlaw.ca
What to Expect on Closing Day When Buying a Home
Closing day in real estate is when the title of the property is officially transferred over from the seller to the buyer.
While there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes at the law firm handling the transaction, this blog post will help to answer what exactly is happening and how to best prepare for the big day!
Ontario Landlords - When and How to Evict a Tenant for Personal Use of Your Property
The below linked article written by Avi Rosen details his situation of when a landlord needed to move into their rental property for personal reasons, the process that takes place to evict the current tenant and possible hiccups that may arise.
Carson Law Paralegal, Anika Helen, is well versed in Form N12 and can help Ontario Landlords navigate the process of evicting a tenant.
The Importance of Having a Contract for Home Renovations
Carson Law is Growing and Hiring!
In an effort to continually strive to improve upon the efficiency in how we handle our clients’ legal matters, Carson Law Office Professional Corporation located in Burlington, Ontario, is actively searching for the following full-time positions to join our growing team:
• Real Estate Manager
• Wills Clerk
• Administrative Assistant
• Junior Financial Clerk
The successful applicants will be motivated, tech-savvy and team-oriented. A detailed job description for each position along with a list of expectations and requirements can be found within.
Any and all interested candidates should provide a resume and cover letter to our Manager of Employee Relations, Stephanie Badour, at stephanie@carsonlaw.ca
Increase In Conveyancing Fees for Real Estate Files
The Risks of Buying and Selling Real Estate on the Same Closing Day
Most often believe this to be the best approach with regard to making other arrangements around their closing such as scheduling movers, contractors, etc. However, there are a few other things that individuals in such a situation should consider before arranging to buy and sell real estate on the same business day.
CASE STUDY - Tax Implications for Ontario Corporations with a Non-Resident Principal
In this case study, we outline the potential implications and options for Numbered Co. 1, which is an incorporated Ontario company and selling real property in Ontario, with unconfirmed information if the principal of the company is a resident of Ontario or a non-resident. This may have tax implications which may result in the purchaser requesting a holdback of the sale proceeds.
Preparing and Filing Income Tax for your Small Business
The Season of Giving - Day 23
The CMHA is guided by lived experiences. For over 20 years, their National Council of Persons with Lived Experience (NCPLE) has been instrumental in providing policy and program development leadership, expertise and perspective of those living with experience of mental illness to all issues and concerns on CMHA’s national agenda.
The Season of Giving - Day 22
The MS Society provides services to people with multiple sclerosis and their families and funds research to find the cause and cure for this disease. We have a membership of over 7,000 and are the only national voluntary organization in Canada that supports both MS research and services. Since our founding in 1948, the core support of the MS Society has been from tens of thousands of dedicated individuals, companies and foundations in communities across Canada.
The Season of Giving - Day 21
Black Women in Motion is a Toronto-based, youth-led organization that empowers and supports the advancement of black women, gender-non-conforming and non-binary survivors of gender-based violence. They work within an anti-racist, intersectional feminist, trauma-informed and survivor-centred framework to create culturally-relevant resources, healing spaces, educational and economic opportunities for survivors.
The Season of Giving - Day 18
Day 18 for The Seaon of Giving, goes to St. Patrick's Parish in Hamilton on behalf of Andrea Catarino, Wills & Estates Clerk.
St. Patrick’s is a Roman Catholic Church in the heart of the City of Hamilton, Ontario. The community is a mosaic of cultures and spiritualities. They are called to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ by actively embracing the Baptismal commitment. They gather around the table of the Word and Eucharist to be nourished and strengthened as a family of faith, and then they are sent forth to put our prayer into action. St Patrick’s Church strives to live out of a missionary spirit that focuses our ministry on the poor and marginalized in our midst. They share the faith through hospitality and fellowship, actively embracing the call to compassion by loving others as Christ loves all.
At St. Patrick you will find a casual environment where you and your family will feel welcome and at home. Our friendly volunteer ministers will help you find your way around, starting the moment you drive in to our parking area.
Programs and Services
Mission with Youth
Bible Study
St. Dymphna
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Catholic Women’s League (CWL)