Power of Attorney

Total 163 Posts

Why Plan For One When You Can Plan For Generations?

• • 11 Comments

This blog was written by Alex Fournier The Trust industry has shifted its focus towards servicing the biggest market segment yet to be seen – the Baby Boomers. With the biggest intergenerational wealth transfer coming, it is the most logical course of action to undertake. In Canada alone, reports speculate that a staggering $1.1 trillion worth of assets will be passed on to numerous generations over the next decade. Although Millennials….

Why Plan For One When You Can Plan For Generations? Continue Reading »

Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Trusts

Fiduciary Investing Series – Powers of Attorney and Investment Portfolios

• • 1 Comment

  This blog has been written by Robert Boyd, Director, Scotiatrust. When one assumes the role of power of attorney for property, it is often taken as a duty or even an honour. The fact that someone is willing to bestow the responsibility to take care of their financial affairs in their greatest time of need is a recognition of a trust that you will act in their best interests…..

Fiduciary Investing Series – Powers of Attorney and Investment Portfolios Continue Reading »

Power of Attorney, Uncategorized

Concerns about Consent for Cannabis Prescriptions in LTC

• • 2 Comments

Last month I wrote about the issue of consent for CPR, explaining that the Court in Wawrzyniak v. Livingstone confirmed that a physician’s duty is to his or her patient and not the interests of the substitute decision-maker (SDM). Treatments that are not believed to be in the interests of the patient and do not meet the standard of care do not need to be offered just because the SDM….

Concerns about Consent for Cannabis Prescriptions in LTC Continue Reading »

Capacity Law, Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Law, Fiduciary Professions, Geriatric Care Management, Guardianship, Healthcare, Power of Attorney

New Guidelines on Provision of CPR in Hospitals

• • 0 Comments

The case of Wawrzyniak v. Livingstone, 2019 ONSC 4900 (CanLII) is a landmark decision that readers may find interesting. It clarifies physicians’ obligations with respect to the writing of no-CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) orders and the provision of CPR in Ontario hospitals. The decision has led to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) to update their policy addressing end of life care.[i] Until now, the policy from the….

New Guidelines on Provision of CPR in Hospitals Continue Reading »

Capacity Law, Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Law, Fiduciary Professions, Geriatric Care Management, Guardianship, Healthcare, Medical Assistance in Dying, Power of Attorney

Inadequate Execution of a Will led to Court Dispute

• • 0 Comments

In Bayford v. Boese 2019 ONSC 5663 the deceased Mr. Boese was the sole owner of a farm in Eastern Ontario he inherited from his parents. He never married and had no children. For two decades prior to his death, Mr. Boese was assisted in the operation of the farm by his friend, Ms. Bayford. Under a will made by Mr. Boese two years earlier, the farm property was to….

Inadequate Execution of a Will led to Court Dispute Continue Reading »

Contested wills, Credibility, Estate Administration, Estate Administration and Probate Applications, Estate Litigation, Executors, Family Conflict, Power of Attorney, Uncategorized, Wills

Trustee’s Personal Liability – It Could Go on for Years!

• • 0 Comments

Take the case of Estate of Ronald Alfred Craymer v Hayward et al, 2019 ONSC 4600, The Craymers were married in the 1980’s. It was a second marriage for Mrs. Craymer and a fourth marriage for Mr. Craymer. At the time of their marriage, Mrs. Craymer had three adult children of her own and Mr. Craymer had four adult children. The Craymers were married for thirty-two years until Mrs. Craymer….

Trustee’s Personal Liability – It Could Go on for Years! Continue Reading »

Capacity Law, Estate Administration, Executors, Guardianship, Liability, Passing Of Trustees’ and Executors’ Accounts, Power of Attorney, Spouse, Trustee, Uncategorized
Scroll to Top