Financial Abuse of Elders – The Role of the Police

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While many of us our familiar with the general dynamics of the financial abuse of elders, and, may in fact have engaged in planning in an effort to thwart such abuse or in litigation resulting from such abuse, most “estate professionals” are much less familiar with the role law enforcement plays with respect to the issue. ….

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Elder Law, Estate Planning

An Award of Full Indemnity Costs is Not a Fantasy

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A recent cost decision awards full indemnity costs on a leave motion. The court found that if estate trustees are expected to bear their own litigation costs, they would refuse to be appointed and would also be reluctant to bring proceedings to advance the due administration of the estate…..

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Estate Litigation, Passing Of Trustees’ and Executors’ Accounts

Tax relief and the cost of supporting elderly parents

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With an aging population and a strained social support system, many of us will be looked upon to provide some amount of financial support for an elderly person which, in some cases, may place a financial strain on the supporting individual. Not to be overlooked is the tax relief provided by both the federal and provincial governments. Generally speaking, tax relief for costs incurred by the elderly is delivered in….

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Canada Revenue Agency, Elder Care, Estate Planning, Geriatric Care Management
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