About Us

At some point in your life, you will be fortunate enough to be buying your first home. As the years pass, you may sell that home to upgrade to another. Perhaps you will keep that home and rent it. You may acquire a cottage or other recreational property. A business venture may mandate the acquisition or lease of a commercial property. Along the way, you will need the advice and assistance of a lawyer.

In Ontario, the transfer of ownership of real property is now completed electronically through software issued to licensed and approved users. Real Estate Lawyers are one group licensed to use this software, and the only group authorized to register Deeds. As such, you need a lawyer to convey real estate in Ontario; but there are many other reasons why you would want one.

We can help you understand the nature and effect of the terms of your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, preferably prior to it being signed. We can guide you though the process so that there are no unexpected surprises. Ultimately, we are there to ensure that title is properly transferred, closing funds are properly handled, and in general that your interests are protected.

With proper legal advice, real estate transactions can be completed smoothly, giving you the least amount of stress in what should be an exciting and enjoyable time in your life. Since 1995, we have successfully completed thousands of real estate transactions. We know what can go wrong, and we are proactive to avoid those pitfalls. When issues arise, we know how to make things right.

Our real estate team includes two lawyers and several experienced real estate clerks, thus ensuring clients can always get the answers they need, and tight time lines can be met. Through such individualized attention, we have grown to be one of the largest providers of real estate services in Renfrew County. Talk to your neighbours, co-workers and friends in the area as there is a good chance we completed their last transaction. Talk to your Realtor, Bank or Mortgage Broker. Referrals from past clients and those in the know are our greatest source of new business.

Please call us for a quote, or with any other questions you may have.

The power of attorney is a guide to help someone make decisions for you in case you are not able. This could happen if you experienced a traumatic event while living, as well as making end of life decisions. It is important to have a designated person or persons for this task so that this stressful and difficult time can be handled in the best possible way by someone who is prepared to make the necessary decisions.

Estate Planning is a process in which you arrange your affairs to ensure that, upon death or in the event of disability, your wishes are followed with the least amount of trouble and expense to your loved ones.

A Will identifies the person(s) whom you wish to administer your affairs as well as the people, charities or other organizations you wish to benefit from your estate. It is the guide your loved ones are to follow in passing to them your life savings.

While there is legislation in place to deal with your Estate in the event you do not have a Will, the provision of this legislation may not reflect your actual wishes. In addition to the possibility of your assets being distributed in a fashion contrary to your wishes, the lack of direction resulting from the absence of a Will may cause antagonism among your loved ones, and will certainly result in a delay in their ability to handle your affairs.

When a loved one does pass, funeral arrangements must be made, assets have to be preserved, dependents provided for, creditors paid, the ownership of assets transferred, and income tax returns filed.

We know that this is a difficult time for people where counsel is often sought. For some people, they are comfortable handling the majority of the work involved in an estate, and we are here simply to advise and to assist when reassurance is required or the services of a lawyer are mandatory. For others, they take comfort in knowing that the process is being handled by professionals who have experiences in these matters.

Whether you are just looking for confirmation that you are on the right track, or whether you wish us to assist in all aspects of the administration of an estate, we are here to help.

If you are thinking about starting a business, or making changes to your current business structure, it is prudent to do so with the help of professional advisors (e.g. a lawyer and an accountant).

You need to make sure you are properly set up for success. We can help advise in terms of whether a Sole proprietorship, Partnership or Corporation is the right entity under which to proceed. Once that decision is made, we can help with the preparation of Articles of Incorporation, the organization of a Corporation, or a Partnership or Shareholder Agreement if required.

Along the way, there may be changes to the way you operate that need to be recorded, you may need Articles of Amendment or Articles of Amalgamation. On the advice of your Accountant, you may need assistance with implementing tax planning measures.

During the course of business, you may need to arrange financing, including the preparation and registration fo security documentation such a a Mortgage, General Security Agreement and Personal Guarantees. There may be contracts with suppliers, business associates and employees to be drafted or reviewed.

We have experience as solicitors for many local businesses, and would be pleased to discuss your business issue with you.