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What is Decision-Making Capacity? How is it Assessed?
2 Minute Read Capacity (or decision-making capacity) refers to the legal ability of an individual to make decisions about their lives and give consent. All individuals over the age of 18 in Ontario are legally presumed to be capable of making their own decisions. This presumption can be rebutted by the facts of each particular
Making a Dependent Support Claim against an Estate
2 Minute Read Sometimes, an individual may pass without creating adequate support provisions in their estate plans for individuals who are financially dependent on them right before death. In these cases, the dependent individual may pursue a support claim against the estate. In this article, we discuss what these support claims are, who may be
Introduction to Estate and Substitute Decision Planning
2 Minute Read There is a lot more to estate planning than simply creating a Will or Power of Attorney. In today’s article, we outline all of the possible components that can be included within an estate and substitute-decision plan. In combination, these various components can work together to ensure our wishes are fulfilled during
What is Elder Abuse?
2 Minute Read If you have an older adult in your life, such as a grandparent or an aging parent, it is important to raise self-awareness of elder abuse as it is often considered an underreported ‘hidden’ crime, many times occurring behind closed doors and at the hands of ‘trusted’ people. According to Elder Abuse
What is Elder Law?
June 12, 2024 – 2 Minute Read In Ontario, there are almost 3 million older adults residing in the province, with less than 2 million adults becoming seniors in the next 10 years. As the population ages, it is increasingly important to raise awareness amongst seniors and their loved ones on how elder adults can
Ontario’s Update Estate Laws
Last fall the Ontario government took steps to simplify the province’s estate laws. The changes took effect as of January 1, 2022, and are aimed to make the probate process more accessible. The good news: the number of forms has been reduced from 58 to 23. The forms are easier to understand and complete alongside