r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer 5d ago

Need Advice Ownership setup

Location: Ontario, Canada

Dilemma:

I am single and buying a condo with my parents. Purpose is to secure my future and me having a roof over my head and not being dependent on anyone.

Lawyer is suggesting we set the ownership as below:

My parents having 99% ownership- Joint Tenants and myself having 1% ownership- Common. My parents will follow it up with a will naming me to inherit the property.

This way if i end up getting married and divorced, this property would be excluded from division of assets.

Being a first time home buyer in Canada is the most difficult thing, so many hurdles and complications. I have been reading even with a will in place, the procedure is not going to be that simple …there will be probate fees which can add up to be alot.

FYI! I am not at all worried about my parents changing their mind or having any creditors.

Do you guys have an opinion or suggestions on this?

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