Read Part 1 of Anna’s, a common law spouse, story here. Anna claimed she had paid $25,000 which was half of the purchase price of the condominium. She should have become an owner of 50% of the condo. That was what Jason owed her according to Anna….
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Anna arrived at our law office after the funeral of Jason, her common-law spouse. Anna and Jason lived together for nearly 7 years. Anna cared for Jason during his cancer treatments. She supported Jason and paid the condo fees and mortgage on their condominium. The condominium, however,…
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In one case, deceased’s children could not agree who was to sell the family’s home for two years. On the day we appeared before a judge to decide who would list the home for sale, the siblings changed whom they would support. A new arrangement was made…
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This week I received a call from a relative of someone who died. After expressing my condolences, I asked if there was a will. The answer was the person refused to discuss wills with loved ones. The conversation shifted to me asking, what did this person have…
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You need to sign power of attorney documents to be protected. Here are a few things to remember about powers of attorney (POAs): 5 Tips to Remember Want more information? Need help understanding powers of attorney? Contact me for a meeting. Take advantage before fees increase. I…
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Do you want the government managing your finances? You’ll need powers of attorney to protect yourself. You must designate, in writing, persons to act as your agent. In Ontario, there are two kinds of powers of attorney. Powers of attorney name substitute decision makers to handle a)…
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Do you suffer from estate planning-itis? You may never know it. Has it infected you? It may or may not be contagious but can spread to your partner or spouse. Let me explain that a cure exists. Estate planning-itis is basically a fear of doing any estate…
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To succeed at mediation, make sure you and your lawyer are prepared. Have your pre-mediation meeting before your mediation date. Here is a checklist to use before you attend your pre-mediation meeting. Checklist of Ten Things for Your Pre-Mediation Meeting Mediation offers you a shortcut to resolve…
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What are the costliest money mistakes you can make? Forget about what happens to your money when the real estate and stock markets collapse. The biggest blunder is not having an estate plan. Why is that? Everything you worked for during your entire life can be wiped…
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