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The short answer, generally speaking, is that it is simple and costs nothing to change lawyers or to transfer your Wills and Power of Attorney documents to another law firm. These questions are top-of-mind because there are a number of Chatham-Kent …
It seems to me that a lot of focus around making a Will or Estate Planning is about adding complexity. For example, specialized tax planning strategies, complicated trusts, or other ways of “controlling from the grave” (to quote a phrase …
One thing is for certain as a result of COVID-19… Puppy and pet ownership is booming in 2020! With all of the distancing and social restrictions in place as a result of COVID-19, pet companionship provides us with a certain …
Oh, what do to about the family cottage? This is often a head-scratcher for clients of mine working through their estate plan. The same conundrum besets my clients with farm or recreational properties… it doesn’t need to be a family …
Here is a common scenario… Mr. Planner is in his late-80’s. Mr. Planner’s spouse passed away one year ago. Mr. Planner has three children, all of whom are over the age of 50. Mr. Planner lives in a city we will call “Hometown.” One of his …
How often should I review my Will? This is perhaps one of the most common questions that I get asked. It seems like a fairly simple question, but the answer is actually more complicated, and really comes down to “it …
The short answer, generally speaking, is that it is simple and costs nothing to change lawyers or to transfer your Wills and Power of Attorney documents to another law firm. These questions are top-of-mind because there are a number of …
Chances are you are on Facebook or another social media platform in order to stay connected with friends and family. You might also have a blog or website. Have you ever considered what would happen to your social media profiles, …
Your Power of Attorney for Personal Care is a very important document regarding your health care in the event that you are not capable of making your own decisions in the future. Most do not realize that you can include …
