What Clients Say About Working With Us
Farm families and rural property owners share their experiences with Fieldstone's legal services.
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Farm families and rural property owners share their experiences with Fieldstone's legal services.
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Elora, ON
Margaret and her team helped us structure our farm transition in a way that made sense for our family. They understood the dynamics between generations and found solutions that worked for everyone involved. The process took several months, but they were patient and available whenever questions came up.
December 2024
Stratford, ON
Purchasing our first farm property was overwhelming, but David made the process manageable. He caught several title issues that could have caused problems later and explained everything in terms we could understand. His experience with rural properties showed at every step.
January 2025
Woodstock, ON
We needed help with a custom farming contract and Karen provided exactly the right level of review. She identified provisions that could have created disputes and suggested practical modifications. Her knowledge of how these arrangements actually work in farming was evident.
December 2024
Owen Sound, ON
The succession planning work was thorough and the communication was clear throughout. They took time to explain the tax implications and helped coordinate with our accountant. The only minor issue was some delay in scheduling during their busy period, but they kept us informed.
January 2025
Guelph, ON
After working with general lawyers who didn't understand farm operations, finding Fieldstone made a significant difference. They immediately grasped the quota considerations in our estate planning and knew exactly what needed attention. Would recommend them to any farm family.
December 2024
Listowel, ON
Their approach to our severed lot purchase was professional and efficient. They handled the conservation authority requirements and easement issues without drama. The fee was exactly as quoted, which I appreciated after previous experiences elsewhere.
January 2025
Multi-generational dairy farm needed succession planning addressing three family members with different levels of involvement. Parents approaching retirement, one child actively farming, another off-farm but wanting to maintain connection, third child uninvolved. Quota value represented significant asset requiring careful handling.
Structured farm corporation with shares reflecting involvement levels while protecting retiring generation's financial security. Created quota ownership arrangement allowing active child to continue farming while fair value distribution to all children over time. Facilitated family meetings to address concerns before finalizing documentation.
Transition completed over 18-month period with all family members satisfied with arrangements. Active child now operating farm through corporation with clear path forward. Parents receiving steady retirement income. Family relationships preserved through process addressing everyone's interests fairly.
"The process helped our family have conversations we'd been avoiding. Margaret guided us through disagreements with patience and helped us find solutions we could all accept."
- Farming family, Grey County
Buyers purchasing 100-acre farm property discovered during due diligence that access road crossed neighboring land without registered easement. Previous verbal arrangement between farmers. Drainage tile system extended across property boundaries without formal agreements. Registry title search revealed unreleased mortgage from decades earlier.
Negotiated formal access easement with neighbor addressing maintenance responsibilities. Documented drainage arrangements protecting both properties' interests. Obtained mortgage discharge through title insurance when historical lender couldn't be located. Coordinated closing to address all issues before purchase completion.
Buyers took possession with clear title and documented property rights. Access and drainage arrangements now properly registered. Purchase proceeded on schedule despite complications. Buyers avoided problems that would have emerged later if issues hadn't been addressed upfront.
"David's experience with rural properties was invaluable. He knew exactly what to look for and how to resolve the issues we found. We felt confident throughout the process."
- Property buyers, Perth County
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Serving agricultural clients
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Farm transitions assisted
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Law Society members in good standing
55 University Avenue
Suite 1800
Toronto, ON M5J 2H7
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: By appointment
We'd be pleased to discuss how our agricultural legal services might benefit your farm family or rural property needs.
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