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Putting property in children's names risky

Bob Aaron November 14, 2009

There's a common misconception that the best way to avoid Ontario's 1.5 per cent probate fees on the value of an estate is to place the family home and other assets into joint ownership with a child or children, so that the property will automatically transfer to the survivor after death of the parents.

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