Protection from the Unknown When you’re buying a new home or property, it can be an exciting experience. But it also exposes buyers to risks. There are many ways prospective buyers can protect their investments from known problems, but what about the unknown? One option for securing your investment in residential real estate in Alberta […]
Developing your will can be complicated. Depending on where all of your assets are, it can take a while to create a plan to manage all of them in a way that adequately sets out your intentions after you’re gone. However, once your will is developed, who will make sure your requests are followed through […]
Life events happens, some of which we can control, and others are totally out of our control. Some of these events that we have control over are, deciding to obtain academic degrees, getting married and having children. Death on the other hand is inevitable and we have no control over it. The thought of planning […]
When many of us think of the future, our thoughts may turn to our children growing up, growing old with the one we love most, or pursuing new passions after retirement. However, while these are all important, we also need to look beyond that and consider what will happen to our estate once we are […]
Who Makes Financial Decisions for You When You Can’t? It’s easy to put off planning for the future, but an enduring power of attorney is an important part of organizing your estate if anything were to happen to you. An enduring power of attorney allows someone to make financial decisions for you if you lose […]
Protect Yourself & Your Tenants A residential lease agreement is a legal document that binds both you and your tenant. In its most basic terms, you agree to provide a safe place to live, and your tenant agrees to provide rent payments. As you probably know, these are not the only things that need to […]
What would these ducks be? Alongside some of the general inspections you may make, like checking the electrical, plumbing, and structural integrity of the building, you will also want to obtain a Real Property Report from the Alberta Lands Surveyors’ Association. This document can provide you with the crucial information you need before you finalize […]
A will is the only way you can leave instructions regarding the distribution of your earthly belongings when you’re gone. Whether your final wishes are respected depends on whether you have a will, what it says, and whether it is worded correctly. A will is a legal document that governs your estate – all of […]
Developing your will can be complicated. Depending on the complexity of your estate, you may spend a lot of time and effort creating a plan for administering your estate according to your wishes and in the best interest of your loved ones. But who will make sure your wishes are followed through after you pass […]
When you buy or sell a home in Alberta, one of the first things your realtor or lawyer will do is obtain a certificate of title from the Land Titles Office. As one of the most critical documents in any real estate transaction, it’s important to understand the certificate of title: where it comes from, […]
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