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 Patrick Sloan | 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 Michael Laplante | 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
What is Elder Abuse?
by Lisa Belcourt | Nov 24, 2022
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Elder Abuse is defined as: “A single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person.” Seniors...
Why Do You Need a Commercial Real Estate Lawyer? – Blog by Owen Cromb
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Nov 3, 2022
The process of purchasing and selling property in general is a complex one, with intricacies one may miss if they are not careful. That being said, dealing with real estate in the commercial field is a whole different process in itself. It can be daunting,...
What Happens if you Die Without a Will? – By Owen Cromb
by Patrick Sloan | Sep 7, 2022
If a person dies intestate, it means they have died without a will. When this happens, the Succession Law Reform Act sets out how both your property and finances will be distributed to your living relatives. Pursuant to the Succession Law Reform Act, if a person died...
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