Who Will Care For Your Pet?

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We have all heard the story about the billionaire heiress who left her entire estate to her beloved pooch. Now, I myself am a dog owner, but most of us would agree that this was a bit drastic. That being …

Frequently Asked Questions

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I am frequently asked the following questions: My lawyer is retiring, what do I do? Is it difficult or expensive to change lawyers? The short answer, generally speaking, is that it is simple and costs nothing to change lawyers or …

To Reduce Probate Tax Possible Strategies

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New probate rules came into effect on January 1, 2015. See my article in Issue 18 of CKSenior online for more information on these new regulations. A new Estate Information Return is required to be submitted to the Ministry, including …

Powers of Attorney for Personal Care

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POA ADVANCED DIRECTIVES In CK Senior, Issue 15, I discussed the important considerations when selecting an appropriate substitute decision maker in Powers of Attorney. In this issue I will focus specifically on the Powers of Attorney for Personal Care. In …

Estate Planning for Grandchildren

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Estate Planning is a significant part of my legal practice. Many seniors see me to update their existing Wills or to prepare new Wills for them. I find that a common motivation for updating their Wills is the arrival of …

Learn more about Power of Attorney

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LAWYER JASON MALLORY DISCUSSES POA Recently I gave a presentation on the topic of Power of Attorney. It was interesting to me that most of the Q&A discussion was focused on the considerations for selecting the right person to act …