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Gilmore & Gilmore Professional Corporation established in 1986 is based in Alliston, Ontario, Canada. We are specialists in Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Law, Estate Litigation and offer extensive Estate Administration Services. Our Real Estate team handles a broad range of deals with a strong reputation for handling complex situations quickly and effectively.
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Mediation in Estate Litigation
WHY USE MEDIATION INSTEAD OF LITIGATION? Estate litigation is becoming increasingly popular in Ontario. Estate litigation relates to many different aspects of an estate including: Whether or not the deceased had the capacity to make a Will; Whether someone forced … Continue reading
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Specific Gifts in a Will
IT IS IMPORTANT TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A GIFT CLAUSE IN YOUR WILL If your Will leaves specific items to someone, you should ensure a gift clause says what is to happen if that person should predecease you. If you … Continue reading
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How Can I Pay Probate Tax?
HOW CAN I PAY PROBATE TAX? When a probate application is filed with the Superior Court in Ontario, Estate Administration Tax (Probate Tax) has to be paid on the value of the estate. Often there are no funds available to … Continue reading
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What to do with the deceased’s cards?
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION – WHAT TO DO WITH ALL OF THE DECEASED’S CARDS? There are different requirements and recommendations relating to the various cards when someone dies – credit cards, health card, Social Insurance Card, etc. – once those cards are … Continue reading
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Power of Attorney With Only One Witness
POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR PROPERTY WITH ONLY ONE WITNESS Prior to 1995 the law did not require 2 witnesses to a Power of Attorney for Property. The law was changed in 1995 to require 2 witnesses. Provided a pre-1995 Power … Continue reading
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Holograph Will – Write your own Will
WRITING YOUR OWN WILL IS REFERRED TO AS A HOLOGRAPH WILL Contrary to popular belief, an Ontario Will may be valid even if there are no witnesses to the Will. If a Will is made entirely in the handwriting of … Continue reading
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How Can I Pay Funeral Expenses?
HOW CAN I PAY FUNERAL EXPENSES? When a person dies, unless they have prepaid for their funeral, this expense will have to be paid by the Estate Trustee or Executor. Often there are no funds available to pay the funeral … Continue reading
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Emotional Issues, Succession Planning and Family Businesses
SUCCESSION PLANNING IN FAMILY BUSINESSES CAN BECOME BOGGED DOWN BY EMOTIONAL ENTANGLEMENT Family is the key word in Family Business. The emotional and historical ties that bind the family together can positively and negatively impact the viability of the Family … Continue reading
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Mortgage Prepayment Penalty
MORTGAGE PREPAYMENT PENALTIES If you have a closed mortgage and you sell your property (or refinance it) you will be charged a prepayment penalty. The amount of the penalty will be determined by the terms of your mortgage. In Ontario … Continue reading
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Using a Power of Attorney to Close a Real Estate Transaction
IT IS BECOMING MORE DIFFICULT TO USE A POA TO CLOSE A REAL ESTATE DEAL People who are buying or selling a house may consider having a Power of Attorney so someone else can sign for them if they are … Continue reading
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