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Recent Blog Posts
Power of Attorney & Guardian of Property
Put Your Own Interests Aside - A person acting under the authority of a Power of Attorney whose actions benefits him/herself, at the expense of the grantor, raises red flags for the estate litigator and poses difficulties for those drafting powers of attorney.
But Mum Promised Me the House - While the courts and legislature place an emphasis on a guardian's responsibility to honour the will, there are times that the benefit of the incapable person must take priority.
Are Halachic Powers of Attorney for Personal Care Binding in Ontario? - This paper will address whether a hospital is bound by a written power of attorney for personal care which requires that the Substitute Decision Maker (“SDM”) consult with a rabbi and be bound by the rabbi’s decision concerning end of life issues.
Are presents given to powers of attorney kosher?
黃耀慧律師 專長遺產訴訟 - Can Attorneys for Property Give Gifts to Themselves from the Grantors' Estates?
Corporate Trustee - "...financial institutions play an invaluable role in the estate litigation process".
Becoming a Guardian of Property - Attorney General of Ontario Article
Duties and Powers of a Guardian of Property - Attorney General of Ontario Article
Powers of Attorney and "Living Wills", Some Questions and Answers - Article by The Office Of The Public Guardian And Trustee
Accountant of the Superior Court of Justice - The Role of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Living Wills - Article by The University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics (JCB)
Ministry of the Attorney General Power of Attorney Booklet
Guardianship of Property of Minor Children Information Brochure - prepared by Office of the Children's Lawyer