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...
What to Consider When Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Mar 27, 2019
The province of Ontario has strict timelines in place when it comes to reporting and filing a claim, so it is important to get in touch with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. Take the following things into...
What is Title Insurance?
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Mar 20, 2019
Title insurance is a policy that protects your ownership interest (i.e. title) on your residential or commercial property. It protects your property from losses incurred as a result of unknown title defects or other covered matters that exist at...
Recent Blogs
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...
Product Liability (Overview) – by Owen Cromb
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jul 26, 2022
In Ontario, manufacturers and merchants are responsible for the quality and safety of the products and equipment they make and sell. If a product is defective, fails to perform as expected, or fails to carry the proper warning labels and instructions for use, a...
Disability Insurance (Overview) Blog by Owen Cromb
by Michael Laplante | 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...
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