We exist to provide precise, actionable civil law and tax guidance for Canadian families navigating residential property succession, gift structuring, and consumer contract rights — without any involvement in real estate investment, loans, or debt.
Legal Precision First Every consultation is grounded in the Income Tax Act and provincial property statutes, not market trends or financial products.
Client Education as a Standard We explain the deemed disposition rule, attribution rules, and consumer protection remedies so you understand the implications before making a decision.
Conflict Prevention Our contract reviews and succession plans are designed to reduce the risk of disputes among heirs or with service providers, saving time and emotional cost.
Independent from Sales We do not broker, lend, or invest. Our advice is limited to legal and tax compliance for personal property transitions.
Our Firm
Civil law consultation on estate distribution for residential property. We guide executors and beneficiaries through the legal framework governing inheritance, including spousal rights, intestate succession, and the proper administration of family homes under provincial legislation.
Clear legal pathways for your family's propertyTax compliance regarding personal property transitions. We advise on the deemed disposition rules, principal residence exemption, and attribution rules under the Income Tax Act to help you transfer property to family members without unintended tax consequences.
Strategic tax compliance for property transfersReview of service agreements related to residential property. We examine listing contracts, buyer representation agreements, and property management terms for unfair clauses, automatic renewals, and excessive fees, ensuring your rights under provincial consumer protection laws are upheld.
Protecting your interests in every agreementFrom a single practice in Toronto to a trusted civil law and tax advisory firm serving clients across Canada. Every milestone reflects our commitment to clarity, compliance, and client protection.
Read our full historyFounding partner Prof. King Schinner II established the practice in downtown Toronto, focusing on civil law consultation for residential property succession. The first year saw 37 estate planning files opened.
Recognizing the growing complexity of the Income Tax Act for family property transfers, the firm added a dedicated tax planning support team. Within two years, the division handled over 120 gift structuring cases.
After a landmark provincial ruling on unfair service agreements, the firm began offering consumer contract analysis. By 2019, the practice had reviewed more than 400 residential service contracts and saved clients an estimated $2.3M in disputed fees.
With a team of 12 lawyers and tax advisors, the firm expanded to serve clients in British Columbia, Alberta, and Nova Scotia. The firm was recognized by the Canadian Bar Association for excellence in property law education.
Over 1,200 families and individuals have received succession and tax guidance since 2011.