Unequal Down Payments: How Should You Hold Property Title?
September 11, 2026 - Laura Rosati
Buying a property with someone who is contributing a different amount toward the down payment? A tenancy in common can reflect each owner’s share on title, but it does not include the right of survivorship. In this video, Barrie real estate lawyer Laura Rosati explains unequal ownership percentages, what happens when an owner passes away, [...]
Family Cottage Estate Planning: How to Treat Your Children Equally
September 4, 2026 - Jillian C. Bowman
Should one child inherit the family cottage, or should every beneficiary receive an equal share of the estate? Wills and Estates lawyer Jillian Bowman discusses two estate-planning options: balancing the cottage’s value against other estate assets and including a right of first refusal that allows a beneficiary to purchase the property from the estate.
Should You Name Your Children as Joint Executors?
August 28, 2026 - Jillian C. Bowman
Choosing the right executor is an important part of estate planning. If your children have a strained relationship, appointing them jointly could lead to delays, disagreements, or even estate litigation. Jillian Bowman, a family and estates lawyer at Devry Smith Frank LLP, shares what to consider when selecting an executor for your will. Disclaimer: This [...]
Estate Planning for Young Families in Ontario: Wills, Guardians and Trusts
August 21, 2026 - Ishita Chopra
Estate planning for young families in Ontario is about more than deciding what happens after you die. It can also protect your children, finances and personal care during your lifetime. Ontario wills and estates lawyer Ishita Chopra discusses common beneficiary designation and asset-planning mistakes, including gifts to minors, and why clear instructions are essential when [...]