Category: Power of Attorney

Elder Abuse Under Powers of Attorney in Ontario

Kerry had her father’s property power of attorney and handled his financesonce he moved into a nursing home. When her divorce settlement costs grew to more than she anticipated, Kerry felt she could borrow money from her father’s account. A year later Kerry’s drinking got her fired…
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Caution: Legal Advice Required to Give Property Powers of Attorney

Alex is caring for his aunt who can no longer handle paying her own bills. Alex’s aunt, however, is nervous about signing any legal papers. She should consult with her own lawyer to review any documents. The aunt has options to consider before signing property powers of…
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Avoid These Common Pitfalls in Property Powers of Attorney in Ontario

Lisa was finally leaving for her dream vacation. She wanted her daughter, Chloe, to handle her finances while she was away. She learned that she could specify that Chloe as her property power of attorney to handle her stock portfolio or that she could give her broader…
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Don’t Wait: Protect Your Assets with the Right Legal Tools Today

Could this be you? Everything in your life is going along smoothly. Then, suddenly, it happens; things change. It could be a catastrophic illness, accident or age-related injury. Don’t assume your family, including your spouse or adult child, can automatically act as your substitute decision maker. Even…
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Conversations on Aging: Tips to Have This Talk Sooner Than Later

Everyone needs to have these three conversations with their loved ones: Valuable information on these three topics was delivered at a recent presentation hosted by St. Joseph’s Toronto Health Centre Foundation on aging. The presentation, What Does it Take to Age in Place? was part of a…
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Before the Unexpected Happens, You Can Protect Your Money While You’re Alive – Part 3

Read Part 1 and Part 2. Your choice of attorney for property is personal. Everyone has different options and needs. That is why you benefit from legal advice to help make the right choice. You can expect trouble if you make the wrong choice. Much depends on…
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When The Unexpected Happens, How Can You Protect Your Money While You’re Alive? Part 1

When the unexpected happens, you need to be ready to protect your money and family. You can prepare for the unexpected, an accident or injury, by having a substitute decision maker designated in a power of attorney. This person can take your place immediately or when you…
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