Beware the dangers of a continuing power of attorney

May 1, 2017

Lisa Laredo

Lisa Laredo is a Toronto-based wills & estates and real estate lawyer. At Laredo Law, we have the experience and expertise to create the legal structures that will serve you now and into the future.

In this article, I wish to discuss some of the dangers that may arise out of granting a continuing power of attorney for property under the Substitute Decisions Act (SDA).

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