We are excited to share that Gabrielle Robert has now received her Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation. We are beyond thrilled for her to be part of this wonderful organization! #STEPNetwork and #STEPCanada STEP Canada | The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Canada) STEP – Advising Families [...]
A great blog by Weir Foulds LLP regarding guardianships and how they work: Protections for adults without capacity: explaining guardians, guardianships, and how they work WeirFoulds' Claire McNevin scrutinizes Ontario's critical legal protections for incapable adults. By Claire McNevin Feb 16, 2022 While societal health has understandably been at [...]
Written by: MARIYA POSTELNYAK Amid the countless financial hurdles facing Canadians, estate planning is often low on the priority list. Delaying this process is risky for everyone, but for members of the LGBTQ community, especially couples, the hurdles are more consequential. Federal and provincial laws in Canada don’t treat LGBTQ [...]
Author: Mills & Mills LLP Acting as an Attorney under a Power of Attorney for Property or Personal Care is a great deal of work and responsibility. If you’ve been appointed as an Attorney, there may be circumstances under which you wish to resign your position. As Attorney, you may [...]
No. A Power of Attorney is a legal document in which you name a specific person to act on your behalf. You can, however, write your treatment wishes (your “living will” or “advance directive”) as part of your Power of Attorney document so that you can be sure your attorney [...]