It’s Cottage Season – Why is the Road Access Act Important?
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jun 26, 2019
Picture this: it’s the Friday of a long weekend, and you’ve been looking forward to getting to the cottage for weeks. You make the long two-hour drive up north, and just as you’re about to drive across your neighbor’s property to access your...
Summer is Here! Now Let’s Talk About Liability – Written by Zachery Thiffault
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jun 19, 2019
After a particularly long winter, summer has almost arrived in Ontario! Warm weather and sunny skies naturally call for cottage weekends, backyard parties, and barbecues. As we all know, these gathering more often than not include drinking a few...
What is an Estate Trustee (Executor) and What Do They Do?
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jun 12, 2019
The Estate Trustee (Executor) is the person you name in your Will to have the legal responsibility to administer your estate after your death. Here are some characteristics of the ideal Estate Trustee (Executor): • Lives in the same area as you;•...
So You Want to Purchase a Condo?
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jun 5, 2019
The term “condominium” generally describes a system of ownership for a multi-unit building whereby, the land is divided into common elements and units. Each unit is owned by the person or corporation that purchases it. Common ElementsThe “common...
Did you Slip and Fall?
by Jennifer Goldsmith | May 22, 2019
Slip and falls can happen anywhere, but they have become increasingly more common in areas that are crowded and hectic like a store or a restaurant. Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act the occupier of the property In Ontario is required to keep...
Before You Build a Dock – Check You Title! – Written by Zachery Thiffault
by Jennifer Goldsmith | May 17, 2019
Simcoe County and Muskoka residents are blessed to live in the heart of Ontario cottage country. As the Victoria Day long-weekend arrives, so beings Cottage Season 2019. As any land owner knows, buying property requires careful consideration and...
Personal Injury Claims of Cohabitating Families
by Jennifer Goldsmith | May 15, 2019
In the case of Traders General Insurance Company v Elizabeth Gibson, 2019 ONSC 1599, Elizabeth Gibson who lived with her mother, suffered bodily injury when she leaned over a railing to grab a broom. She fell off the porch and the railing went down...
Helen Field – Paralegal
by Jennifer Goldsmith | May 8, 2019
We would like to announce that Helen Field has taken on a new role within the firm. Helen is a paralegal with Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP. Her practice is focused on matters involving: Small Claims CourtDisability benefits denials under...
Hello May!
by Jennifer Goldsmith | May 1, 2019
If you're buying, if you're selling, there's a name you need to know, FDTLaw. The legal team at FDTLaw is experienced in meeting all the challenges that can arise in the purchase, sale and financing of real estate. Turn to FDTLaw for both...
What to Consider When Choosing a Lawyer to Draft Your Will
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Apr 3, 2019
Having a Will drafted is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. It is important that you choose the right lawyer to draft this document. Hiring a lawyer to draft your Will can ensure you’ve considered all...
Recent Blogs
Can You Receive Long-term Disability Benefits For Depression?
by Michael Laplante | Mar 24, 2022
You can receive long or short-term disability benefits for a variety of psychiatric and psychological conditions as long as they result in a disability that prevents the insured from some or all of their work related duties. Anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,...
Do I Qualify for Income Replacement Benefits?
by Michael Laplante | Mar 16, 2022
Being injured in a motor vehicle incident is scary. But what’s even scarier is the fear that you won’t be able to return to work and continue to provide for you and your family. Whether you’re off work for a few days or a few months, it’s important to think about how...
What Are Accident Benefits?
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Feb 22, 2022
Being injured in an accident can be a very traumatic experience. Accident Benefits are one type of benefit that may be available to you to assist in your recovery. Navigating through the Accident Benefits system can be complicated and stressful and a personal injury...
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