Bring big-city mindset to rural real estate deals
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…
POAs are inexpensive but vitally important
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.
When can I challenge a will?
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.
Reasons to write a Power of Attorney for personal care
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
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,…
