The Importance of Listening and Powers of Attorney
The loss of mental capacity is a difficult topic, especially when it happens to those closest to us. However, it …
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Are Transfers of Real Property by Attorneys to Avoid Probate “Testamentary”?
This question was considered in the recent decision of Selkirk v. Selkirk, 2022 ONSC 2653 (CanLII). In Selkirk, one of
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Don’t Forget Your Digital Assets When Drawing Up a Will
When you think of the assets to be distributed upon an individual’s death, the common ones are bank accounts, investments,
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Bequesting What You Don’t Have: Ademption
“Ademption occurs when the property which is the subject of a specific gift, although in existence at the date of
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What is the Purpose of Section 3 Counsel Under the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992?
Pursuant to section 3 of the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 (the “SDA”), if there is a proceeding under the SDA
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Bad Vibrations: When a Guardianship Is Suspect
Amazon Films has recently released a very dark new film called “I Care A Lot”, starring Rosamund Pike and Peter
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Voting And Powers of Attorney
I just checked the news, and it appears that “voting” is a hot topic right now. A question then occurred
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Court Denies Request to Gift on Behalf of an Incapable Person
One of the reasons people pursue wealth is to render themselves, and their loved ones, less vulnerable. Wealth can protect
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Signing a Testator’s Will for them – Using an Amanuensis
Does a testator have to sign his or her own Will to be valid? A little used provision of the
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You’ve Been Appointed Power of Attorney for Personal Care: Now What?
In uncertain times, it can be helpful to remember what we can do to plan for our own health, security,
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