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Rule 7 and New Ontario Regulation 173/25

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The multi-faceted Rule 7 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure often comes into play in estate litigation. Generally, in estates cases, the Rule may be engaged when there is a settlement impacting a person under disability (i.e. a minor, an absentee within the meaning of the Absentees Act, or a person who is mentally incapable within the meaning of section 6 or 45 of the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 in….

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Capacity Law, Courts, Disability, Estate Litigation, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Powers Of Attorney and Guardianship Disputes, Uncategorized

Young, Married, and Prepared: A First Experience with Wills and POAs

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As we head into Thanksgiving weekend, I am sharing a guest post written by my son. Earlier this year, he and his partner celebrated a beautiful wedding surrounded by family and friends. Like many life milestones, it prompted some important conversations about their future together, including what would happen if something unexpected occurred. In this post, he shares his experience with estate planning as a newlywed, and the process of….

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Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Spouse, Wills

Picking The Right Power of Attorney: The Cautionary Tale of Jack Johnson

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Scotiatrust

This blog post was written by: Taylor Sergeant, Associate Estate and Trust Consultant, Scotiatrust Ottawa When it comes to estate planning, few decisions carry as much weight as selecting your Power of Attorney (POA). This person will have the legal authority to make financial or personal decisions on your behalf. Unfortunately, NHL defenseman Jack Johnson learned this lesson the hard way. The Jack Johnson Case: A Cautionary Tale Jack Johnson,….

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Power of Attorney, Powers Of Attorney and Guardianship Disputes

Supporting Loved Ones With Dementia: The Peace of Mind a POA Provides

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This blog post was written by: Dave Madan, Senior Manager, Scotiatrust Dementia is not just a medical diagnosis; it’s a family story that unfolds over years. Canada’s numbers are climbing—projections suggest more than 1.7 million Canadians could be living with dementia by 2050. That’s a lot of spouses, adult children, and friends carrying new responsibilities—and often facing urgent decisions. The simplest way to bring calm to those moments is to….

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Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Powers Of Attorney and Guardianship Disputes

In What Circumstances Can an Attorney for Personal Care Restrict Visitors from Visiting an Incapacitated Person in a Long-Term Care Home?

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Anna Chen, Associate, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP This was the question addressed in the recent decision Orr v Orr, 2025 ONSC 4986. In Orr, 82-year-old William Orr (“Bill”) was diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer’s Disease and moved into a secure ward at McCormick Home, an accredited long-term care home in London, Ontario.  His capacity to manage personal care was put into dispute in the application.  The applicant was Bill’s wife Gwen….

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Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Law, Geriatric Care Management, Healthcare, Power of Attorney

How to be an Effective Attorney for Personal Care

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Life happens. In an instant, you may find yourself as a substitute decision-maker for a person or relative. You may have forgotten you agreed to act as their Attorney for Personal Care. Or in some cases, it comes as a surprise that you have been appointed by a parent or relative. In the blog post, “Why You Need a POA When You Are Alive”, we explored the importance of appointing….

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Elder Management, Power of Attorney, Smart Ageing
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