The presumption of resulting trust and joint accounts When an adult child holds a joint account with their parent, there is a presumption that when the parent dies, the money in the account at the time of their death does not pass to the adult child by right of survivorship but is held in resulting…
As a loyal policyholder, you expect your insurance provider to prioritize your safety, security, and trust. Yet recent allegations against Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity, paint a troubling picture of invasive business practices that betray consumer confidence. If the claims within the Texas lawsuit 1 are accurate, Allstate has been secretly collecting sensitive driver data…
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In light of the Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) Pandemic that has affected schools, businesses, housing and employment, the Town Council of Los Gatos adopted Ordinance 2305, an Urgency Covid-19 Eviction Moratorium (“LG-Moratorium”), on March 24, 2020. The LG-Moratorium immediately took effect and expires on May 8, 2020, 45 days after its adoption, unless extended by the Town…
Podcast Episode 124: “Non-Resident Taxes Part II.” Like all things tax related, non-resident tax is complicated when it comes to buying and selling real estate in Canada. In February, 2016, I posted a lengthy blog on non-resident tax and how it can affect buyers, sellers, and realtors. Lots of liability and dangerous situations here, folks,…
Owner Stephen Webster Accused Of Pilfering Over $1 Million In Escrow and Firm Funds As you may have seen on Boston 25 News or read in the papers, Success Real Estate, Inc., a 140 agent real estate firm based on the South Shore, suddenly closed on December 14, 2024, surrounded by allegations that its owner,…
Welcome to our first Newsround for 2025, where we are sure that there will be no shortage of landlord news this year. Let’s see what has hit the headlines this week. Renters Right Bill The Renters Rights Bill is due to have its report and third reading next week (14 January) in the House of…
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On the heels of disquieting news that the House of Commons Finance Committee has recommended the abolishment of the Religious Charitable designation under the Income Tax Act, the Government of Canada announced on December 30, 2024 that it would extend the 2024 charitable donation deadline to February 28, 2025, due to the four-week-long Canada Post…
Jay Feinman, author of Delay, Deny, Defend, discusses the pervasive frustration Americans feel toward insurance companies, driven by claims of unjust practices, including delays, denials, and complicated claim procedures, in an article, Americans’ Rage at Insurers Goes Beyond Health Coverage – The Author of ‘Delay, Deny, Defend’ Points to 3 Reforms that Could Help. 1…
If you’re a landlord and find yourself dealing with property damage caused by a tenant, it’s essential to know your rights. In England and Wales, landlords can sue tenants for property damage that exceeds normal wear and tear. This legal action is typically pursued through the small claims court. Understanding the nuances of the law,…
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Critical materials—the collective term for metals and minerals essential for all kinds of advanced technology and clean energy—are vital to the growth of artificial intelligence (AI), which has become pervasive in everyday life. AI hardware relies on familiar elements like aluminum, silicon and copper, and unfamiliar elements like gallium, germanium, palladium and neodymium to support…
