The topic of estate planning can prove to be an uncomfortable endeavour. While most Canadians do not want to consider what is going to happen after their death, it is crucial to create an advantageous plan for your family and friends to abide by. Our estate administration lawyers in Toronto... read more →
Feb
25
Jan
04
Duensing Law provides established wills and succession lawyers in Toronto to help you resolve your sensitive matters through appropriate legal means. Modern estate planning can be a daunting, legal task but a will planning lawyer in Toronto will guide you through the process of Ontario legislation so that your dual... read more →
Dec
08
A legal will and a power of attorney document complement each other but are different. It is highly advised that an adult creates both legal documents during their lifetime to avoid future constitutional and family troubles. A last will is a document that allows you to decide who will inherit... read more →
Sep
24
Your Will is an incredibly important legal document that details how your assets are to be distributed should the unexpected occur. A recent survey revealed that about 56% of Canadian adults do not have a Will. This is far from an ideal statistic, given that a well-drafted Will not only... read more →
Jul
13
Do you have a comprehensive Will, Estate and Succession plan in place? This is very important to ensure that your estate, assets and interests are administered as per your wishes, should you become incapacitated or pass away. While no one likes to grapple with the thought of their own demise,... read more →
Jul
03
We continue to be open and service our clients’ needs. To accommodate each client’s unique situation, we offer virtual meetings by video conference (through Skype, Zoom or Facetime, etc.) as well as in-person meetings while abiding by health standards, including physical distancing and wearing non-medical face coverings which are mandatory... read more →
Jun
12
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is an emotionally trying experience, especially if that is coupled with disputes when executing the decedent’s estate. The legal process carries many complications, nuances, and details that make it challenging for everyone involved. You don’t have to grapple with these challenges alone. ... read more →
Jun
08
There is always a lot of uncertainty when it comes to the property you’re buying. Title insurance is a worthwhile investment that will protect your assets down the road. Matthias Duensing is an experienced residential and commercial real estate lawyer in Toronto with the expertise to set your affairs in... read more →
Apr
09
What exactly is the protocol if a seller were to deliberately misrepresent a property during a sale by failing to disclose the previous on-site homicide of one of its residents? A recent case; Wang v. Shao, 2019 BCCA 130 sheds some light on the matter. The British Columbia Court of... read more →
Apr
08
On April 7, 2020, Ontario released an emergency Order in Council made under s. 7.1. of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, allowing the virtual signing of wills and powers of attorney. What does this Order mean for our clients? The virtual signing is allowed temporarily only, namely... read more →