Ferguson Deacon Taws Award – Georgian College
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jun 22, 2020
The Ferguson Deacon Taws award at Georgian College is an opportunity for the faculty to recognize a student for their hard work and dedication. This year, we received these kind words from the recipient: "I am writing you today to thank you for...
Are Wills and Powers of Attorney an Essential Service?
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Mar 26, 2020
As COVID-19 has taken over the world, it may have left you thinking about your Estate. Do you have a Will, do you need to update your Will, do you have Powers of Attorney in place? For information, check out our blog post on the difference between...
COVID-19 OFFICE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Mar 24, 2020
PLEASE CALL 705.526.1471 or EMAIL admin@fdtlaw.ca TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT The health of our employees and clients is our top priority. Please note that our office will be closed to the public effective March 24, 2020 due to the COVID-19...
COVID – 19 UPDATE
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Mar 15, 2020
Dear Clients, On behalf of the lawyers and employees of Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP, we would like to start by letting all those being affected by COVID – 19 know that you are in our thoughts during this unprecedented time. Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP...
Snowmobiling Safety Tips
by Patrick Sloan | Feb 5, 2020
Snowmobiling is a popular winter activity for families and individuals who live in Canada. It’s a great way to get outside during those long winter months! According to Transport Canada, there are more than 700,000 registered snowmobiles and more...
Injured in an Accident? Protect Yourself at the Scene
by Michael Laplante | Jan 29, 2020
An Ontario court decision reinforces how important it is for a person injured in an accident to attempt to gather identifying information of any possible defendants or witnesses at the scene of the accident or as soon after as possible. In Shapiro...
Marley v Salga and the Impact of Severing Joint Tenancy Though a Will – Written by Zachary Thiffault
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jan 22, 2020
Property can be held as joint tenants or tenants in common and this will determine how the property is divided when one party dies. Under joint tenancy, when one person dies the survivor automatically becomes the owner of the whole property....
Children Conceived After Death and Inheritance – Written by Zachary Thiffault
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jan 15, 2020
The laws governing inheritance are among the oldest elements of the common law system, and as with most areas of law, meshing these centuries old standards with modern realities is a slow process. Questions of inheritance are impacted by many...
What Happens When You Log Out For The Last Time? -Written by Zachary Thiffault
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jan 8, 2020
For better or worse, social media has become a key way in which we express ourselves, sharing our joys, accomplishments, and grief. With kids, parents, grandparents, and yes even great-grandparents (Hi Grandma Babs!) using social media sites like...
Small Claims Court Changes- Written by Helen Field
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Nov 6, 2019
The Ontario Government has announced that effective January 1, 2020, the province’s Small Claims Court’s monetary limited will increase from $25,000.00 to $35,000.00. This exciting development affords more civil litigants a less time consuming and...
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