Can I Draft My Own Will?!?!
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Sep 11, 2019
There is a well-known case that is read by most law students during law school which relates to hand written Wills also known as Holograph Wills. In 1948, Cecil Geo Harris, as Saskatchewan farmer, was pinned underneath his tractor. While he was...
A Back to School Message From FDTLaw
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Aug 28, 2019
It’s almost back to school season and school days bring congestion. Children are walking to and from school, kids are on their bikes hurrying to class and buses are picking up their passengers. The Canadian Safety Council has some excellent safety...
You Won’t Be-Leaf This Case!
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Aug 22, 2019
Boundary line disputes are common in the realm of Real Estate law and the case of Allen v. MacDougall, 2019 is no exception. The parties shared something in common, a tree that straddled the boundary line of their adjoining lands. The Forestry Act...
Avoiding Pedestrian Accidents
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Aug 14, 2019
Summer time means spending more time outdoors. Whether you’re walking to and from work, taking a lunch time stroll or just generally enjoying the sunshine, road safety should always be on your mind. Both pedestrians and motorists are responsible...
Land Transfer Tax and First-Time Home Buyers
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Aug 7, 2019
Who Pays Land Transfer Tax? When you acquire land or beneficial interest land, you will pay land transfer tax to the province when it closes. Land transfer tax is normally based on the amount paid for the land, in addition to the amount remaining...
Summertime, Boating Fun!
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jul 31, 2019
With the summer in full swing, many boating enthusiasts will be eager to get out onto the water. Living on Georgian Bay means we have the luxury of enjoying some of the most spectacular recreational boating in the world. Making sure you are up to...
Stuart v Stuart, 2019 ONSC
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jul 24, 2019
Interpreting a Will can be tricky. Certain words, phrases or clauses can be interpreted differently by different people and sometimes the Court needs to step in to provide the proper interpretation of same. In the case of Stuart v Stuart, the Court...
Who Owns The Waterfront at Your Cottage?
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jul 18, 2019
When people buy waterfront property, most of them assume they also own the waterfront. However, unless there is an express grant to the bed of navigable water, title to the body of water or stream bordering on or passing through a parcel of land...
Bicycle Safety Tips from FDTLaw
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jul 10, 2019
It’s summer and cycling is a great source of exercise and an easy mode of transportation for people of all ages. However, because of the high potential risk for head injuries to cyclists, the province of Ontario has a mandatory bike helmet law in...
Summer Sport Injuries
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jul 3, 2019
Many Canadian adults partake in recreational sports during their free time – especially once the warmer weather hits! It’s nearly impossible to find a park that isn’t occupied by people running about and playing all sorts of intramural sports. As...
Recent Blogs
Disability Insurance (Overview) Blog by Owen Cromb
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jul 5, 2022
Disability insurance is intended to provide financial security for unexpected accidents or illnesses that impact your ability to work. Disability insurance provides replacement income, to varying degrees, during the period of time in which you are unable to work. The...
What to Know About Brain and Spinal Cord Injury – Blog by Owen Cromb
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jun 14, 2022
A brain or spinal cord injury resulting from a motor vehicle accident can be one of the most terrible injuries a person can sustain. These injuries can change one’s life permanently and most times, these injuries do not only affect the injured person, but can have an...
Get To Know Our Newest Associate, Daniel Fiorini
by Jennifer Goldsmith | May 19, 2022
Daniel came to the practice of law after a lengthy career in the construction industry, where he had been working since finishing high school. His first job was as a labourer, and as time went on and he gained more knowledge and experience, (including graduating from...
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