REAL ESTATE
Buying a home is the most significant purchase that most people will ever make. At Wall-Armstrong & Associate we strive to make the process as easy as possible. We provide legal services for all residential real estate, including new and resale homes and condominium units, as well as refinancing on mortgages (both institutional and private) and advice on life leases.
Before the contract is signed, we can assist you by reviewing your offer and drafting conditions (if you have provided for this in your Agreement of Purchase and Sale). Once your offer is firm, we can act for you on both your purchase and your sale, and can assist with properties anywhere in Ontario if you are moving to or away from the Barrie area.
The lawyers and staff at Wall-Armstrong & Associate are always prepared to speak to our clients to ensure that they understand the details of the transaction and are comfortable with the procedure.
Recommended Books
Garth Turner, The Little Book of Real Estate Wisdom
Sandra Rinomato, Reality Check: Real Estate Secrets for First-Time Canadian Home Buyers
Useful Links
Ontario Real Estate Association
Barrie and District Association of Realtors
Information on the Land Transfer Tax Rebate for First Time Homebuyers
Why title insurance is recommended
TitlePLUS
Stewart Title
Tarion: Insurance for New Home Buyers

ESTATE PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION
Most people do not think about estate planning as having any importance in their daily lives, primarily because they do not believe that their estate needs have any urgency. At Wall-Armstrong & Associate, we believe the focus should be on life planning, rather than on estate planning, because what is important is ensuring that you and your family are protected throughout your lifetime. This means ensuring that you have properly prepared powers of attorney and trust agreements in place, as well as a carefully drafted will that reflects your wishes and protects your loved ones. Considering your options now will ensure that both you and your family are protected now and in the future. At Wall-Armstrong & Associate, we can help you prepare wills, powers of attorney and trust documents that will reflect your individual circumstances, protect your interests and minimize the liabilities owing by your estate, thereby preserving as much as possible for your loved ones.
Wall-Armstrong & Associate also offers advice on estate administration services, from applying for letters of administration (formerly known as probate) to distributing the assets. Our office is able to assist with all types and sizes of estates in a comfortable environment.
Recommended Books
Ontario Government, A Guide to Advance Care Planning
Barry Seltzer, No One Should Have an Unplanned Death
Sandra E. Foster, You Can’t Take it With You: Common Sense Estate Planning for Canadians
Douglas Gray and John Budd, The Canadian Guide to Will and Estate Planning
Barry M. Fish and Les Kotzer, Where There’s An Inheritance...
Useful Links
Our Questionnaire
Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Ontario Succession Law Reform Act
Ontario Substitute Decisions Act
INCORPORATIONS
If you are starting a new business, Wall-Armstrong & Associate can assist you in completing the incorporation of your business. We can also assist with maintaining and storing your minute books.
NOTARIZATIONS
Both Deborah Wall-Armstrong and Cesia Green are able to assist you with any documents that require a notary’s signature and seal. Deborah, Cesia and Sharon Dubeau are all able to commission documents.