Why is a Will Important?
A Last Will and Testament ensures that your estate, including your home, is administered in accordance with your wishes and that adequate provisions are made for dependents and loved ones.  It also allows you to select the Executor who will administer your estate.  In Ontario, dying without executing a properly drafted […]

When you see a lawyer for the first time, you might not know what to expect. Can you ask about the lawyer’s experience? Is it proper to ask details about fees and expenses? How will you be kept informed about your case’s progress?
Here’s a checklist of questions to ask before you hire a lawyer. Print […]

For regular readers of this blog will know how I feel about the rising cost of legal representation in Toronto. The middle class should have access to Ontario’s legal aid program and lawyers who work in the system should be paid considerably more.
According to a Toronto Star report, those are two of seven key […]

When you’re shopping for legal services, always ask potential lawyers to fully explain their fees and billing practices. Don’t hesitate to ask detailed questions and don’t be embarrassed.
A lawyer’s willingness to discuss fees is an important indicator of how he or she treats clients.
Payment arrangements may include:
* Hourly rates are the most common arrangement. […]

 
Toronto Wills and Estate lawyers deal with issues related to passing on an inheritance, or in some cases, receiving one.
These tasks include:

Writing up wills
Setting up trusts
Estate planning
Delegating inheritance disputes
Setting up living wills
Discussing tax saving strategies for passing on your estate

Do I Need an Estate Lawyer?
Estate planning affects people of all generations and backgrounds. If you […]

You’ve narrowed the search down and are ready to choose an attorney who will work with you to resolve your legal matters. Here are the top 10 questions you should be asking in your initial meeting,covering education and experience, expected outcome, the timeline, how much you should be involved and their rates.
1. What is […]

Before you meet with any lawyers, do some “comparison shopping.” Consult your local print Yellow Pages or Internet Yellow Pages and make a list of several lawyers who meet your specific needs. For example, Family Lawyer, Personal Injury Lawyer, Criminal Lawyer and so on. Call each lawyer and ask specific questions that pertain to your […]