Your Recent Elder Abuse Awareness Workshops
I wanted to drop a quick note to say about how terrific the June 1st event addressing issues of Elder Abuse was.
The Talk You Didn’t Have With Your Parents Could Cost You.
If you haven’t had a conversation with your parents about handling their financial affairs after they die, Krysten Crawford’s tale may spring you into action.
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The May Long Weekend
Think again before giving one of your kids the benefit of buying the cottage at a discount, you will still be taxed as if you received full value for the cottage.
Role Reversal
As our parents age, many of us find ourselves in the difficult position of parenting our parents, and the challenge is to do so while always respecting their dignity, remaining sensitive to their abilities and understanding their need for control
End of Life Decisions: What Do Lawyers Owe Their Clients?
In an era of near daily stunning advances in medicine, what constitutes the “heroic measures” so many people say they do not want?
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Death and Taxes
Most individuals do not deliberately die in order to create their estate – it is a foregone conclusion.
When Can I Start Acting As Attorney for Property?
Recently, several clients have asked us: “I am my mother/father/aunt/uncle’s attorney for property. He/she is having problems remembering things, or has become sick. When do I start acting?” While this seems like a simple question, it is not always clear, and can sometimes be difficult for an appointed attorney to determine.
Congratulations, you’re the executor! Now what?
How honoured you are to be considered as their executor. But wait a minute—what does the role actually involve?
Dollars and Sense: Planning ahead financially supports decision-making
Financial planning can help answer a number of questions, including how much you have to spend and what kind of services and accommodation you can afford.
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When will an Estate Trustee be ordered to pay punitive damages?
Although the plaintiffs sought $50,000 in punitive damages, the judge instead awarded $100,000.
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