Dookwah Law
1 lawyer · York Region
One of 39 law firms listed in Newmarket, and one of 20 handling Real Estate Law.
About Dookwah Law
Dookwah Law is a Newmarket, Ontario law practice built around two areas: real estate transactions and wills and estates, with Tess Dookwah as the lawyer. On the real estate side, the firm handles residential purchases and sales, refinances, transfers of title, and private lending arrangements. On the estates side, it drafts wills and prepares powers of attorney.
The firm's client base extends well beyond Newmarket. Its website describes serving clients across Ontario, with meetings held virtually over Zoom and most real estate documents signed electronically, though wills and powers of attorney still need a wet-ink signature, whether that happens in person or by mail. Clients are generally asked to retain the firm at least five to seven business days before a closing date so signed paperwork can reach the mortgage lender on time.
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The neighbourhood
Dookwah Law's office is on Holgate Circle in Newmarket, which serves as the seat of York Region government within the Greater Toronto Area. The town grew into a mostly residential, commuter community as the surrounding highway network expanded, and it has grown considerably, filling out in all directions. That steady flow of home purchases, sales, and refinances lines up well with a practice built around real estate transactions.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Dookwah Law help me buy my first home?
- Yes. The firm's real estate work covers residential purchases and sales along with refinances, transfers of title, and private lending transactions.
- Can Dookwah Law prepare my will and powers of attorney?
- Yes. The firm drafts wills and prepares powers of attorney.
- Can the buyer and the seller in the same deal both use Dookwah Law?
- No. Per the firm's own FAQ, a buyer and seller can't share the same lawyer, though a refinancing client and their lender can, and so can a purchaser and their lender.
- Do I need to pay a retainer up front?
- It depends on the matter. For real estate transactions, the fee is paid from the mortgage advance or at closing. Wills and estate work requires a retainer paid up front under a retainer agreement.
- Can I sign my documents without coming into the office?
- Meetings can be held virtually over Zoom and most real estate documents can be signed electronically. Wills and powers of attorney still need a wet-ink signature, whether that's done in person or printed, signed, and scanned from home.
- How much lead time does Dookwah Law need before a closing date?
- At least five to seven business days, so signed documents can reach the mortgage lender on time. Emergency exceptions are possible but may carry an added fee.
Where to find them
597 Holgate Circle, Newmarket, Ontario L3X 1V8 · 905-806-5662
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