by Tim | Nov 28, 2024 | Access to justice, Elder, Estates, Last Will and Testament, Legal Information, Seniors, Uncategorized
Taking on the role of executor can feel overwhelming, especially during a difficult time. In our latest YouTube video, we break down 5 key steps to help you navigate this important responsibility: 1️⃣ Understand the will2️⃣ Notify relevant parties3️⃣ Inventory and...
by Tim | May 17, 2024 | Elder, Estates, Last Will and Testament, Legal Information, Seniors
Articling Student, Sarah Fanjoy, and I attended the Nursing Homes Without Walls event on Wednesday May 15, 2024 organized by the River View Manor Nursing Home. We received many great questions on Wills and Estates planning. We will share some of those questions with...
by Tim | Sep 1, 2020 | Elder, Estates, Last Will and Testament, Seniors, Uncategorized
1. Introduction People often make Powers of Attorney to deal with financial (property) and healthcare decisions in the event they become incapacitated by reason of age, accident or other mental infirmity. However, it is surprising how many people do not...
by Tim | Jun 9, 2017 | Elder, Estates, Last Will and Testament, Uncategorized
It’s difficult to think about passing away. Many people find it almost as difficult to plan for their eventual demise prior to their first meeting with their estate lawyer. Therefore, here are some useful tips (in no particular order) for preparing for your...
by Tim | Feb 24, 2017 | Elder, Estates, Legal Information, Property, Seniors, Uncategorized
Sometimes the universe presents me with topics to write on. This was one of those weeks. Over the past week, I have spoken to 3 or 4 different people separately about the importance of doing a Last Will and Testament. During one conversation, a colleague and I...
by Tim | Nov 24, 2016 | Elder, Estates, Property, Seniors, Uncategorized
A Power of Attorney is a legal document by which one person grants another the right to act on his/her behalf after the donor no longer has the capacity to make decisions. A Power of Attorney can be a useful estate planning tool, especially as we begin to age and...
