The Awkward Question

Financial Planning

Is my son’s girlfriend entitled to a portion of his condo?

Relax Dad, common-law spouses are only entitled to financial support

Is my son’s girlfriend entitled to a portion of his condo?

April 2015

Keeping more assets in divorce

Disgruntled spouses trying to hide, transfer or shelter assets need to be cautious

Keeping more assets in divorce

February/March 2015

Don’t assume you’ll inherit that house

A will naming you as the sole beneficiary should protect you

Don’t assume you’ll inherit that house

January 2015

Shared driveways: How to deal with a bad neighbour

There's no magic wicket at City Hall to get your neighbour to stop blocking a shared driveway but you...

Shared driveways: How to deal with a bad neighbour

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December 2014

What you need to disclose when selling your home

Never try to actively conceal any structural defects

What you need to disclose when selling your home

Financial Planning

What happens to your will when you remarry

New marriages kibosh prior wills, unless a clause states otherwise

What happens to your will when you remarry

Magazine Archive

Should I return a wedding gift for cash?

Get a tacky wedding gift? There's a proper etiquette to follow

Should I return a wedding gift for cash?

Financial Planning

Can I get fired on purpose to collect employment insurance?

Think twice before asking your boss to fire you so that you can get E.I.

Can I get fired on purpose to collect employment insurance?

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April 2014

Lending money to family

When it comes to lending money to family, you'd better go after the money within two years or kiss...

Lending money to family

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