Services
Services for Markham clients
For Unionville, Markham Village, Thornhill, Cornell, Milliken, Berczy Village and the rest of Markham. Each service has its own Markham page.
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Real estate lawyer for Markham
One land transfer tax, registered two-unit houses, heritage district permits and builder agreements reviewed before you sign.
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Wills & powers of attorney
For multigenerational homes, heritage houses in Unionville and business owners who may need a secondary will.
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Probate & estates
Filed with the York Region court in Newmarket, not Toronto, including an estate home with a basement tenant.
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Immigration
Super visas for parents and grandparents, PR card renewals, citizenship and sponsorship, with advice by phone.
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Business & incorporation
Incorporation, share structures and shareholder agreements for Markham businesses, quoted after a short call.
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Notary & commissioner of oaths
Certified copies, affidavits and declarations, including those needed for a super visa or sponsorship, at our office.
Markham at a glance
York Region, just north of our office
Markham is a city in York Region. Crossing Steeles from Scarborough changes your land transfer tax, the court that handles an estate, and the rules for second units and older homes.
Buying a home
Only the City of Toronto charges a municipal land transfer tax, so a Markham purchase pays Ontario’s tax alone: about $20,475 on a $1,200,000 home (as of 2026), roughly half the Toronto figure. Markham requires every two-unit house to be registered with the City, and Unionville, Markham Village, Thornhill and Buttonville are heritage conservation districts where exterior changes need a heritage permit. Our Markham real estate page covers both, with the worked tax examples and new-build rules.
Estates
When a Markham resident dies, the probate application goes to the Superior Court of Justice at the Newmarket courthouse, 50 Eagle Street West, not to Toronto, and can be filed by email. Probate for Markham estates
Why Wannes Law
A Toronto law firm that keeps you informed
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A licensed Ontario lawyer
Rosalie Wannes, licensed by the Law Society of Ontario, is responsible for your file from start to finish.
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Fees before you commit
Instant online quotes and published flat fees, so you know the cost before you retain us.
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Every step explained
Plain-language explanations of what happens, what you provide and what we handle, at every stage.
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Direct access
Reach your lawyer and law clerk directly by phone and email while your matter is underway.
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Sign in person or remotely
Meet at our Sheppard Ave E office in Toronto, or review documents by video and courier the originals.
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English, Armenian and Arabic
Talk through your matter in the language you are most comfortable with.
Working with us
Close to Markham, or completely remote
Our only office is at 3319 Sheppard Ave E, Suite 103, Toronto. Get directions. Here is what can be done from home and what needs a visit.
By phone or video
- The free 15-minute discovery call: you pick a time and we call you
- Your quote, online in about two minutes, with the legal fee for a purchase, sale or refinance shown before you retain us
- Real estate signing: we review each document with you by video while you sign on paper, and you courier the originals back
- Immigration consultations, in English, Armenian or Arabic
- Affidavits and declarations, sometimes, where the receiving organization accepts remote commissioning
In person
- Wills and powers of attorney, signed with the witnesses present, at our office or, for medical or mobility reasons, at your home in Markham for $500 + HST
- Notarized documents and certified copies, because Ontario requires the notary to be physically present
- Any real estate signing you would rather do face to face
Bring government-issued photo ID to any signing, and don’t sign an affidavit or declaration in advance.
Testimonials
A Markham client
I greatly enjoyed every minute of working and communicating with Rosalie while finalizing the sale of our property. Being highly professional and conscientious she made the entire process easy to understand at every step of the way. She was quick and responsive through the process, addressed all our questions and concerns patiently. It took only a couple of days for Rosalie to organize the paperwork, arrange the mortgage discharge and get us ready to receive the funds on the closing date. The transfer of funds was fast and seamless too. She is super organized, reliable and competent and my number one to go to in case I need a lawyer again.
Questions
Markham questions
Do you have an office in Markham?
No. Our only office is at 3319 Sheppard Ave E, Suite 103, in Toronto, south of Markham. Markham clients can sign there, or handle a real estate matter by phone and video, signing on paper and couriering the originals back.
What can you help Markham residents with?
Real estate purchases, sales and refinances; wills, powers of attorney and secondary wills; probate and estate administration; immigration, including super visas and citizenship; business incorporation; and notary and commissioning services.
My parents are visiting on a super visa. Can you help with that and with our wills?
Yes. Super visa and other immigration advice is by phone. Wills are flat-fee packages signed at our office, or at your Markham home where a medical or mobility reason makes coming in difficult. Immigration for Markham families
How much will my matter cost?
For a purchase, sale or refinance, the instant quote calculates the legal fee from your price. Wills are flat-fee packages. Probate, immigration and business matters are quoted individually. Our legal fees
Where is probate filed for someone who lived in Markham?
With the Superior Court of Justice in Newmarket, which serves York Region. The application can be filed by email.
Can we work with you in Armenian or Arabic?
Yes. We serve clients in English, Armenian and Arabic.
Around Markham
Serving our neighbours in Markham
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Toogood Pond, Unionville -
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Milne Dam Conservation Park -
Markham Museum heritage village
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Nearby areas
Here to help
A Markham matter? Start with a free call.
Or get an instant quote for your purchase, sale or refinance.
Prefer to talk now? Call (647) 707-7718 · Service in English, Armenian and Arabic