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The Vulnerable Trust?

A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal , Duca Financial Services Credit Union Ltd. v. Bozzo, sent estate planning solicitors into a frenzy in a short, two page, decision which purported to set aside a trust.   To understand…

Incapacity Planning Update: New Attorney Requirements

On September 1st, 2011, British Columbia introduced various amendments to its incapacity planning legislative regime causing practitioners across the province to revisit their incapacity practices.  Enduring Powers of Attorney were significantly altered by way of amendment to the Power of…

Keeping Seniors at Home; What it means to you.

In British Columbia   the newest “mission” of the Health Authorities is to allow seniors to remain in their home for as long as possible with assistance coming to them as opposed to encouraging them to move out of their homes…

The Importance of Record Keeping

No matter what your legal issue, documentation can play a key role in proving or defending your case.  Be it contract, personal injury, or estates – record keeping becomes key if things go sour and a dispute arises.

If your…