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Power of Attorney for Property & The Tax Association Rules

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The small business deduction is a key tax incentive for entrepreneurs of small businesses.  If the corporation qualifies as a Canadian controlled private corporation (commonly referred to as CCPC), the net federal tax rate for active business income is 9% on the first $500,000. The Income Tax Act (the “Act”) also has association rules to prevent business owners from multiplying the small business deduction among their businesses.  When two or….

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Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Tax Issues

Record Keeping as an Attorney for Property

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In Ventura v Ventura, 2022 ONSC 6351 (“Ventura”), the Court dealt with a number of issues relating to the duties and obligations of attorneys for property. In Ventura, “A”, “L”, and “E” were appointed as joint attorneys for property and personal care of their mother, “M”. In 2012, M was diagnosed with dementia. Around the same time, A sold his home and moved himself and his family into M’s home…..

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Attorney Compensation, POA Compensation, Power of Attorney, Powers Of Attorney and Guardianship Disputes

Activating Powers of Attorney for Property in Ontario.

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I happened to be on my google machine earlier today, doing a quick search of “activation of powers of attorney”. I found a rather upsetting website belonging to a member of the bar suggesting that a power of attorney ought to be activated “if the grantor dies”, and so here I am writing about the activation of powers of attorney for property.[i] I will leave a discussion of the effectiveness….

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Power of Attorney

Your Wish is my Command

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A guardian or attorney for personal care has a duty to make decisions in accordance with an incapable person’s wishes or instructions as they were when the person was capable. The guardian or attorney also has an obligation to try and ascertain such wishes and instructions. If it is impossible to ascertain someone’s wishes, the guardian or attorney must make decisions that are in the person’s best interests.[1] However, even….

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

Wish lists are for more than just the holiday season

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This blog has been written by Mohena Singh [Associate] at Fasken LLP As we near the new year and reflect on another holiday season, many of us may have used this time to spend with family and friends or catch up on some much needed rest and recovery. This time of year also tends to be one filled with gift-giving and showing love to the special people in our lives…..

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Elder Care, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Family Conflict, Healthcare, Power of Attorney, Powers Of Attorney and Guardianship Disputes, Succession Planning, Uncategorized, Wills

Suggested Instructions for Attorneys for Personal Care: Limitations of Authority

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It is just as important to know the limitations of a power of attorney for personal care as it is to know your responsibilities…..

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Capacity Law, Elder Care, Elder Law, Elder Management, Family Conflict, Fiduciary Professions, Geriatric Care Management, Guardianship, Healthcare, Power of Attorney, Powers Of Attorney and Guardianship Disputes
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