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I am not a big fan of statistics but these figures are worth noting. Today there are more seniors over age 65 than children under age 14. Not only are we living longer but adults over 100 years of age are the fastest growing age group. Today’s life expectancy is 80 years for men and 84 years for women. Good news if you are a single fellow. There are nearly….
The Latest Census Data: 2016 Continue Reading »
Costs, Elder Care, In the News
In a recent court decision, Pochopsky Estate, the court found the Deceased’s four children (the “Beneficiaries”) jointly and severally liable for the estate trustee’s costs related to an application compelling him to pass his accounts. The Beneficiaries had obtained an order compelling the estate trustee to account. The court ultimately found that the application was unnecessary and awarded the estate trustee his costs payable by the Beneficiaries. In his will,….
Estate Trustee Awarded Costs for Unnecessary Passing of Accounts Continue Reading »
Costs, Passing Of Trustees’ and Executors’ AccountsAs a Canadian taxpayer either alive or their estate, you (or your personal representative) has rights in your dealing with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as follows: To receive entitlements and to pay no more and no less than what is required by law. To service in both official languages. To privacy and confidentiality. To a formal review and a subsequent appeal. To be treated professionally, courteously and fairly. To….
Taxpayers have rights too! Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Costs, Estate Administration, In the News, Trustee, UncategorizedA complimentary copy of the Saturday Star was delivered to my door so I had the pleasure of holding a newspaper in my hand while enjoying my morning coffee (note: we have gone ‘paperless’ and I am not a happy convert). The headlines grabbed my attention: ‘Nursing homes feed seniors on $8.33 a day’. This is not very much money- especially as I calculated the cost of my Nespresso ($.75)….
What Does A Healthy Meal Cost? Continue Reading »
Costs, Elder Care, In the NewsWhile we are all busy with holiday parties and purchases, please remember that spending wisely today and planning ahead for our later years are related. ….
Looking back and planning ahead Continue Reading »
Caregiving, Costs, Elder CareThe majority of all dementia is of the Alzheimers type and it affects more woman than men. The ‘D’ word is the new ‘C’ word (cancer, shhhhh) and demystifying the ‘D’ word is what awareness is all about. ….
Demystifying the ‘D’ word…… Continue Reading »
Costs, Disability, Elder Care, Family Conflict, Geriatric Care Management