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Real Estate Law

Real Estate Considerations in Estate Law

Legal Guidance for Real Estate and Estate Planning in Ontario

Real estate often plays a significant role in estate planning and administration. Whether you’re transferring property through a will, managing joint tenancy arrangements, or resolving probate disputes, having the right legal partner ensures a smooth process and protects your interests.

At Kormans LLP, we provide tailored legal services for estate-related real estate matters. From registering property transmissions to succession planning and first dealings exemptions, our experienced lawyers guide you through every step. Trust Kormans LLP to deliver practical legal solutions that align with your goals and comply with Ontario’s estate and real estate laws.

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Comprehensive Real Estate Considerations in Estate Law Services

Kormans LLP offers a full range of legal services to support estate-related real estate matters

Transferring Property in Wills (Registering Transmissions)
Ensure the seamless transfer of property ownership as outlined in wills.

Real Estate Succession Planning
Plan for the future by structuring property ownership to align with your estate goals.

Adding Adult Children on Title
Facilitate adding family members to property titles while addressing tax and legal implications.

Probate and Property Ownership Disputes
Resolve disputes efficiently with skilled legal representation during probate.

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Probate and Property Ownership Disputes
Resolve disputes efficiently with skilled legal representation during probate.

Joint Tenancy Properties and Survivorship Rights
Manage joint tenancy arrangements to ensure a smooth transfer of ownership upon death.

First Dealings Exemptions
Navigate first dealings exemptions for properties under the Land Titles Act.

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The real estate market isn’t always predictable, but your closing costs should be. Want to customize your cost estimate?
All prices are based on standard transactions and exclude HST and disbursements.

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Disbursements are third-party costs that your lawyer pays on your behalf during a real estate or mortgage transaction. These may include:

  • Title Search Costs: Verifying property ownership and liens.
  • Registration Costs: Recording ownership with the government.
  • Execution Search Fees: Checking for legal claims or judgments.
  • Transaction Levy Surcharge: Regulatory fees from bodies like the law society.
  • Title Insurance: Protecting against title issues.
  • Software Transaction Fee: Costs for document preparation tools.
  • Other Disbursements: Banking charges, ID verification, and file storage.

Your lawyer will include these in your final bill for transparency.
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Disbursements are third-party costs that your lawyer pays on your behalf during a real estate or mortgage transaction. These may include:

  • Title Search Costs: Verifying property ownership and liens.
  • Registration Costs: Recording ownership with the government.
  • Execution Search Fees: Checking for legal claims or judgments.
  • Transaction Levy Surcharge: Regulatory fees from bodies like the law society.
  • Title Insurance: Protecting against title issues.
  • Software Transaction Fee: Costs for document preparation tools.
  • Other Disbursements: Banking charges, ID verification, and file storage.

Your lawyer will include these in your final bill for transparency.
Mortgage Refinance
from $849
Change of Ownership
from $549
Close on a Purchase
from $1,179
Close on a Sale
from $1,079
Independent Legal Advice
from $595
Builder Occupancy Closing
from $549
Review APS
from $379
Draft APS
from $1,199
All prices are based on standard transactions and exclude HST and disbursements.
Looking for help finding the right service?
Contact Us
Disbursements are third-party costs that your lawyer pays on your behalf during a real estate or mortgage transaction. These may include:

  • Title Search Costs: Verifying property ownership and liens.
  • Registration Costs: Recording ownership with the government.
  • Execution Search Fees: Checking for legal claims or judgments.
  • Transaction Levy Surcharge: Regulatory fees from bodies like the law society.
  • Title Insurance: Protecting against title issues.
  • Software Transaction Fee: Costs for document preparation tools.
  • Other Disbursements: Banking charges, ID verification, and file storage.

Your lawyer will include these in your final bill for transparency.
Looking for help finding the right service?
Contact Us
Disbursements are third-party costs that your lawyer pays on your behalf during a real estate or mortgage transaction. These may include:

  • Title Search Costs: Verifying property ownership and liens.
  • Registration Costs: Recording ownership with the government.
  • Execution Search Fees: Checking for legal claims or judgments.
  • Transaction Levy Surcharge: Regulatory fees from bodies like the law society.
  • Title Insurance: Protecting against title issues.
  • Software Transaction Fee: Costs for document preparation tools.
  • Other Disbursements: Banking charges, ID verification, and file storage.

Your lawyer will include these in your final bill for transparency.
Looking for help finding the right service?
Contact Us

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Close your transaction in four easy steps

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Tailored Legal Advice
We provide customized solutions to meet your unique estate planning and real estate needs.
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Comprehensive Support
From succession planning to probate disputes, we handle every aspect of estate-related real estate matters.
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Proven Experience
Our lawyers have extensive knowledge in estate law and real estate transactions, ensuring your success.
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With a proven track record in residential real estate, our lawyers are known for their attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
We work closely with clients and partners alike to deliver results that exceed expectations.

What our clients say

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I always advocate and recommend Kormans Law to my Real Estate clients with either their purchasing, selling or pre-construction needs. Seth Freedman is exceptionally diligent, knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to provide top-notch service to his clients. Seth and his team provide a thorough, trustworthy and highly ethical service, are easily approachable and quickly respond to emails and phone calls, most importantly, I always feel that my clients are in great hands!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can Kormans LLP assist with transferring property in wills?
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We help register property transmissions to ensure ownership is transferred as outlined in the will, complying with Ontario’s legal requirements.

What is real estate succession planning?
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Succession planning involves structuring property ownership to ensure a smooth transfer to heirs, minimize taxes, and align with your estate goals.

What are the benefits of adding adult children on title?
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Adding family members on title can simplify inheritance but may have tax and legal implications. We provide advice to ensure the process aligns with your goals.

How does Kormans LLP handle probate disputes involving property?
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We provide skilled legal representation to resolve property ownership disputes during probate, protecting your interests and ensuring compliance with the law.

What are joint tenancy properties and survivorship rights?
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Joint tenancy allows co-owners to have equal ownership rights, with survivorship rights ensuring ownership transfers to the surviving owner upon death.

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