Simple Will?

The Importance of Powers of Attorney

Thinking about appointing an Executor who lives outside Canada?

Plan Ahead: Don’t Wait Until You’re Sick to Make Your Will

Who Should I Appoint as My Executor?

The 7 Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Are your Beneficiary Designations up to date?

Michael consulted us recently after his father’s death. Michael was an only child, and his [...]

Marriage will no longer revoke a Will!

A new law in Ontario will bring some important changes for Wills and Estates. Bill [...]

If I say I’ve moved to California and make a new Will there, who’s going to argue?

Johnny Hallyday’s Story   Johnny Hallyday might be the biggest pop star you’ve never heard of. Over the course of a long [...]

My eldest child will be offended if I don’t name him as my Attorney in my Power of Attorney for Property

Brooke Astor’s Story New York socialite Brooke Astor gave her son Anthony Marshall a Power [...]

I’m healthy, so I don’t understand why I should make a Power of Attorney for Property

Etta James’s Story R&B singer Etta James won six Grammy Awards during her career. Unfortunately, [...]

I’m afraid my children will say I was incompetent when I made my Will

Leona Helmsley’s Story Real estate tycoon Leona Helmsley, who served time in jail for tax [...]

Care and Control – Sleeping drunk in your vehicle can have unintended consequences

There may be situations where an individual voluntarily drives a car while intoxicated and it [...]

I want to sue someone. How do I start?

Do I Actually Have a Claim?

Long-Term Disability Denials – Part 2 of 2

Long-Term Disability Denials – Part 1 of 2

So You Slipped and Fell… Now What?

What exactly are disbursement costs?

Are rental appliances really worth it?

Porting your Mortgage

Now and again, a client at de Bakker & de Bakker is unpleasantly surprised about [...]

Where Should I be on Closing Day?

Where should I be on closing day?  Your home purchase or sale is one of [...]

What Fixtures and Chattels are included?

Buyers and sellers often have different understandings of what items are included in the sale. [...]

Do I Need Conditions in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale?

Conditions in an Offer to Purchase Your real estate lawyer can advise you about conditions [...]

What is the difference between a Deposit and a Down payment?

Deposits A deposit is usually given with the Offer to Purchase or within 24 hours [...]

Should I Get Mortgage pre-approval?

Knowing what kind of a loan you qualify for will be a big advantage when [...]

The steps to buying a house in Thunder Bay:

Your Thunder Bay real estate lawyer can guide you through all stages of your home [...]

Why homebuyers in Thunder Bay should speak to a Real Estate lawyer

When you find the Thunder Bay house you want, things will seem to move fast—but [...]

Buying your first house? Things to consider

Buying your first home may end up being the biggest purchase of your life. It’s not the [...]

Thinking about appointing an Executor who lives outside Canada?

International Students & Frequently Asked Questions