Bev Hodgson Barrister & Solicitor

My mother was just hounded at the door by a direct salesperson, who got her to sign some kind of contract. She didn’t realize what she was signing and wants to cancel. Is there anything she can do? Don’t be pressured by door to door salespeople. Yo...

“My husband and I loaned money to a friend a couple of years ago, and even though we have asked for repayment she hasn’t even made a single payment. She recently bought a house, and went on a vacation down south. Ca...

I got a gift certificate for Christmas that expires in April of 2008. I thought they couldn’t do that anymore? The answer is “It depends”. As ...

My fiancé and I want to get married in Niagara Falls. He was divorced outside of Canada and I understand that we need special papers from a lawyer in Ontario. What are those special documents?...

My father has just moved to a Nursing Home and wants to change his wills and Powers of Attorney. A person is able to amend their existing will or create a new will at any time in their life provided that they have the requisite capacity to do so...

I just got my Assessment for my property. I am sure that it isn’t worth what they have said. What can I do? When you open your tax notice from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, you can be forgiven when you s...

How can I benefit from the new Home Renovation Tax Credit I heard about on the news? The Department of Finance indicates that the HRTC will apply to eligible home renovation expenditures for work performed,...

How can I benefit from the new Home Renovation Tax Credit I heard about on the news? The Department of Finance indicates that the HRTC will apply to eligible home renovation expenditures for work performed,...

I am a first time home buyer and want to buy a re-sale home. I’ve heard that I may be able to apply for a rebate on the Land Transfer Tax? But my friend said it only applied to new homes. You are in luck. ...

I am starting my own business soon. I am not sure if I should incorporate. Can I change my mind after I start the business? It is not unusual for business people to start their business as...

I just bought a house and the vendor and I want to use the same lawyer. I have been told that this is not possible anymore. Did the rules change...