In Ontario, there are two types of co-ownership for property: joint tenancy or tenants-in common. The structure of co-ownership is often overlooked, yet it is also an important factor for the purposes of estate and succession planning. Joint Tenancy At common law, joint tenancy is generally presumed over tenancy in common. In joint tenancy, if...Read More

What is an Estate? Estate, in its broadest sense, refers to all a person’s possessions (assets, liabilities, etc.) at the time of their passing. An appointed executor or administrator oversees managing the affairs of an estate.  What is a Will? A legal document known as a “Last Will and Testament”, or a Will, specifies how...Read More

What happens when a property is sold without the owner(s) knowledge? A type of real estate fraud that hurts both individual homeowners and their lenders is title fraud, sometimes known as real estate title fraud. It often entails a fraudster transferring the title of a residence to themselves without the knowledge of the actual owner...Read More

The Vacant Home Tax (VHT) seeks to incentivize owners to maintain, occupy, or rent out their homes, increasing the supply of available housing. It is also considered as a tool to solve the challenge of affordable housing, and the money raised from this tax will be used to fund projects related to affordable housing. Where...Read More

How does a landlord properly vacate existing tenants? Under what circumstances? What about when the landlord is selling the property and the new owners want vacant possession? Under the Residential Tenancies Act, a landlord is allowed to terminate a tenancy “for cause”. For cause reasons refer to actions taken by the tenant that give landlords...Read More

A share sale and an asset sale are the two main ways to sell a private corporation in Canada. Each approach has tax repercussions for both the buyer and the seller. In general, sellers choose share sales to benefit from the favourable capital gains treatment, but purchasers prefer asset sales to reduce overall risk of...Read More

By Munera Lawyers Family law disputes are complex and multidimensional. They centre around resolving various issues that include parenting obligations, support obligations, and property allocation. In the majority of family law disputes, the heart of the matter involves the principal residence of the parties. For married couples, this is the matrimonial home, which has special...Read More

By Munera Lawyers The Children’s Law Reform Act is the applicable legislation that addresses issues relating to children whose parents are unmarried in Ontario. Significant changes have been made to the Children’s Law Reform Act which have come into effect on March 1, 2021. This article provides an overview of some of the most important...Read More

By Munera Lawyers If you are planning to move with your child after separation, you should be aware of the significant changes to both Canada and Ontario’s legislation which outlines the steps that you must take prior to your move. The Legislative Change and Background Some of the most heartbreaking cases in family law are...Read More

By Munera Lawyers Introduction When parties with children separate, decision-making responsibility often becomes a major turf on which parents fight for control. The issue of whether or not to vaccinate children against COVID-19 has amplified this challenge, with parties seeking relief through the courts. Parents in favour of having their children vaccinated have sought to...Read More