When to Update Your Will
Events in your life which significantly change your priorities or mark a change in direction for you overall should cause you to think about...
Criminal Sentences
When a person is found guilty of a criminal offence, the Court determines the appropriate sentence. Several types of sentences are available. This blog...
Are there death or inheritance taxes in Canada?
The short answer to this question is: No. Canada does not have a tax that applies to people inheriting from an estate. There are...
Difference between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common
An important topic in real estate and estate planning is how people appear or want to appear on title. Depending on your situation, how...
Recognizing Indigenous History
James Scott has an avid interest in the heritage and history of Saskatoon, and ensuring that all voices and all peoples are recognized. Here...
5 Reasons to Set Up a Trust
Setting up a trust during your lifetime may be a good way to protect assets and manage costs for your estate when you pass...
Family Trusts
Many people are uncertain about the best way to pass along their wealth to loved ones and wonder how a Family Trust may be...
Wills and Amortality
Tony Wyss-Coray, a Stanford University brain scientist, did a recent TED talk, “How Young Blood Might Help Reverse Aging: Yes Really!” which presents the...
Is it a good idea to add my child as joint owner of my home?
We frequently have clients come into our office asking us to add one of their children as a joint owner of their home. Generally,...
How much time do you need to complete a real estate purchase?
How much time is needed to complete your real estate purchase depends on the transaction and who is involved. If you have a cash...