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Alcohol and Drug Use Alone Do Not Negate Testamentary Capacity

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In a previous post, I blogged about the case of McGrath v. Joy, where the Court held that a handwritten suicide note was invalid as the deceased lacked testamentary capacity when he wrote it due to drug and alcohol consumption. The application judge’s decision was recently overturned by Court of Appeal for Ontario. The Facts: Joseph Philip Joy (the “deceased”) committed suicide sometime in the early morning of July 13,….

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Goodbye My Furry Friend

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  This blog has been written by Sandra Arsenault, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP With more people working from home and less activities available for children, it is no surprise that there has been a COVID pet boom as many families have added a new member to their household during the last two years. These four-legged creatures have brightened our spirits, made these hard times less lonely, and enriched the….

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Better Life Insurance Donations

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Recently I received an inquiry from a life insurance advisor about a client who wished to establish a policy and donate it to two charities.  My colleague wanted to know if this was possible.  In my experience it is possible, but not the best way to do it. Donation Structures in Canada there are two basic ways to donate using life insurance. A donor makes the charity owner and beneficiary….

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I HAVE THE POWER (OF ATTORNEY FOR PROPERTY)

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This Blog was written by: Tony Cariati, Estate and Trust Consultant, Scotia Wealth Management In the past few years, the realities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance of having a Continuing Power of Attorney for Property; someone can manage your financial affairs in the event you are ill or suffering from long-term health complications.   Equally as important is naming an attorney for property (“AFP”) who will….

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CareBots are (hopefully) coming soon….

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It was 3 years ago this week that I enjoyed my last big trip away; a trip to Japan and Taiwan, that now feels like a life time ago. At that time Japan was leading the field in their use of technology and care robots.  They are still leading the field. I visited Shintomi Nursing Home in Tokyo that utilizes (at that time) over 20 different types of care bots…..

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Holograph Wills, Incorporation by Reference and a Warning

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Today’s Blog was co-written by Jessica Bulter, law clerk at Fasken LLP Holograph Wills have always been a tempting choice for some testators as the requirements are simply that it is written by the testator “wholly” in their own handwriting, signed by the testator at the end of the Will and, that it expresses an intention to dispose of property upon death (see our blog here for a more in-depth….

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