Family law lawyers know that the many members of the general public believe that they can become spouses and then entitled to all the same […]
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It is not uncommon for a parent to place a child as a joint owner on the parent’s bank accounts in order for that child
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Wills are important documents in pre-arranging the distribution of assets following death. In order for a will to be valid, the person making the will
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A power of attorney for personal care is a potentially useful and inexpensive legal document to guard against a situation where a person becomes incapable
Are You Capable of Making a Power of Attorney for Personal Care? Read More
Continuing powers of attorney are potentially useful, inexpensive legal documents to guard against a situation where a person becomes incapable of managing his or her
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A recent CBC news article illustrates the importance of careful consideration in the choice of your power of attorney for property. A power of attorney
Choose your Power of Attorney for Property Carefully. Read More
We’ve all taken some satisfaction from completing a do-it -yourself project, whether it’s knitting yourself a slightly lopsided scarf or installing a new backsplash in
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The court, in a recent Ontario case Graham v Graham, has reiterated the principle that the payment of legal costs for litigation in relation to
Parties Beware of Legal Costs Consequences in Power of Attorney Litigation Read More
Appointing the executor in your will is an important decision in the administration of your estate. The executor has the responsibility to faithfully administer the
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