I need to speak with a real estate and estate lawyer. Ontario. None. I just require advice. Are they available now? How

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Hi, my name is***** am sorry to hear about your troubles and I would be happy to assist you. Before we begin, please note that this discussion is for providing general information only, it is not detailed or necessary specific legal advice, and it is only for the purpose of helping you understand the nature of your situation from a legal standpoint and to discuss options. You should engage a lawyer/paralegal in your local jurisdiction if you wish to take any legal action going forward.

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Hi. Are you a real estate lawyer?
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Yes, I am a real-estate lawyer in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Customer
Is the cost $84 for one call or hourly?
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It is for one call. There is no real timeline for the call.

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Will I get a transcript or written copy of the information afterwards?
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ToLawyer, Expert

I am not sure. I am a web user like yourself, and I do not work for JustAnswer. I know the texts here you will receive a transcript, but I do not know about the phone call.

Customer
Thank you. My family and I are going to enter into a co-ownership agreement to purchase a home. My parents would be majority owners. In order for us to all be on the title, do they have to be on the mortgage?
Customer
Currently the mortgage pre-approval is in my name only
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ToLawyer, Expert

They should be on the mortgage because it devalues your value of ownership and the ability for the bank to collect in the event of default. You need to speak with your bank before you add individuals to title. I also highly doubt they will let you do it without your parents being on the mortgage.

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Is there any other legal document or option available to have them on the title but not mortgage?
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That will depend on the bank because you are eroding your own ownership of the property. They may ask your parents to the guarantors. The parents will not be named on the mortgage if they are not guarantors. Aside from that, your parents basically will have competing rights with the bank to collect, and the bank will not let you do that.

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I see. This is helpful. Thank you.
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ToLawyer, Expert

You are very welcome.

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ToLawyer, Expert

Sorry, that should read: "The parents will not be named on the mortgage if they ARE guarantors" typo there.

Customer
Sorry, just to follow-up. What is a guarantor?
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ToLawyer, Expert

No worries, I answered you on the other question thread there.

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