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Posted date : Jan 13, 2023

Do we need POAs for each other regarding the ownership of our property in Florida? I had heard that, if one spouse becomes incapacitated, the other spouse may not be able to sell the property even though the title is in both of our names. Is this true?

Posted date : Jan 13, 2023

My wife and I are thinking of selling our property in Florida and would like to know the steps in the process. I assume that we would go through a lawyer when it sells, but are there any U.S. taxes and/or fees which we would need to pay? We have heard conflicting stories from others who have sold. Thanks for clarifying this issue.

Posted date : Jan 13, 2023

If my passport expires on September 15, 2023 and I will be in Florida from December 1, 2022 until April 15, 2023, do I need to renew my passport before I leave? Would the six-month rule impact this?

Posted date : Jan 13, 2023

My insurance agent is telling me that I need extra coverage if I drive my car to Florida for the winter. They say that any vehicle staying in the U.S. for more than 30 days requires special coverage. Is this correct?

Posted date : Sep 19, 2022

My father-in-law would like to transfer ownership of his property in Florida to my wife and me. We are thinking of joining the title with all three and, upon his passing, it would pass to my wife and me as surviving owners. Will that work to avoid capital gains or gift tax?

Posted date : Sep 19, 2022

We were updating our will in Canada and our lawyer advised us to make a will in the U.S. as well, because we own property in Arizona. Is this common? If not, we do not want to spend thousands in the U.S. to do a second will.

Posted date : Sep 19, 2022

I’ve just become aware of the form 8840. Do I need to complete the form if I don’t meet the substantial presence test for time in the U.S.?

Posted date : Sep 19, 2022

I want to purchase a car in Florida; do I need to obtain a Florida driver’s licence?

Posted date : Jul 21, 2022

Here’s something I’ll throw out about the plate renewals; hopefully, the CSA will either know the answer or can get it. My wife and I have just renewed online for two years and have received e-mail receipts for the transaction…

Posted date : Jul 21, 2022

Good on the CSA for helping get Ontario back on track with health care. While down south, I hope to get the same muscle used on the FEDS regarding the highly annoying, redundant and just plain overkill of the “ArriveCAN” app.