What happens when you die without a will
A will is one of the three most important documents every person should have (the other two being a Power of Attorney for Property and a Power of Attorney for…
Getting legal documents in order gives seniors peace of mind
With an aging population, it’s important to get your legal documents in order — and the earlier, the better, says Toronto wills and estates lawyer Lisa Laredo. For the first…
Everything you need to know about naming a POA
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…
Elder abuse under the guise of a POA is all too common
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…
Beware the dangers of a continuing power of attorney
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).…
Use caution when granting power of attorney for property
Powers of attorney are often granted in anticipation of an individual becoming incapable of managing property, but as Toronto wills and estates lawyer Lisa Laredo writes in The Lawyer’s Daily,…
Province should revisit issue of will revocation on marriage
Ontario should join the growing group of Canadian common-law jurisdictions that have done away with a law that automatically revokes the wills of people who marry, says Toronto wills and…
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