Rare POA theft charge highlights potential for abuse
The recent arrest of a Thunder Bay man shows there are limits to the authority granted by a power of attorney for property. The ease and speed with which POAs can…
The recent arrest of a Thunder Bay man shows there are limits to the authority granted by a power of attorney for property. The ease and speed with which POAs can…
There’s nothing like the death of a parent to connect adults with their inner child. While some siblings come closer together in their shared grief, I find that that they’re…
Power of Attorney (POA) documents are incredibly important. Without them, should you no longer be mentally or physically capable of making decisions on your own, the courts and/or governments determine…
On the first day of Christmas, your favourite lawyer gave to you 12 reasons to get a Will and POA: It’s never been easier: During the pandemic, Wills can even…
Don’t skimp on your legal due diligence when buying your dream home in the country. Homebuyers have always known that they can get a much bigger bang for their buck the…
A power of attorney is by far the most underrated instrument in the legal world. There are few documents a lawyer can draw up less expensively, and even fewer that end up being more critical in a client’s life.
Will challenges are not as easy as they look. U.K. news outlet The Independent reported on a study by a life insurance provider that found one in every five Britons, or more than 12 million people, would challenge a family member’s will if they were unhappy with their inheritance.
A Power of Attorney (POA) for personal care is a legal document that gives someone you trust the right to make medical decisions on your behalf, if and when you…
Everything you need to know about naming a POA * This article does not replace legal advice and is meant to be for information purposes only. Please consult us or…
While awareness of elder abuse is on the rise, sadly, its prevalence is not falling. Spotting this kind of abuse is not all that easy though, because neglect and financial…