Without a plan in place, assets like retirement savings, real estate, or other investments may need to be liquidated to cover the costs. This is why incorporating long-term care strategies into estate planning is essential. 08 May

Planning for Long-Term Care Costs without Draining Your Estate

Be prepared to be vulnerable. Start by acknowledging it's a challenging topic and ensure everyone is comfortable and open to the discussion. 07 May

How to Discuss Long-Term Care Planning with Your Family

Estate planning and long-term care planning should go hand in hand. A well-prepared plan ensures that assets are managed properly, healthcare preferences are honored, and family members are not left struggling to make last-minute financial decisions. 15 Mar

Estate and Long-term Care Planning Should Go Hand in Hand

Whether you are a nursing home resident, a family member, or a supportive friend, this guide gives you the tools you need to identify and then resolve the problems that residents most frequently face. 24 Feb

25 Common Nursing Home Problems and How to Resolve Them

In Ontario, long-term care homes must follow a law called the Fixing Long‑Term Care Act, 2021, which includes a Residents’ Bill of Rights. This resource explains these rights in language that’s easy to understand. 18 Feb

Ontario Long-Term Care Home Residents: Know Your Rights!

While long-term care is often associated with the elderly, it can affect individuals of all ages due to various circumstances. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the different types of long-term care available and delve into how estate planning is affected by and should be considered for each type. 31 Jan

Estate Planning & Long-Term Care: A Comprehensive Guide

Assuming testamentary capacity, more frequent reviews of all estate planning documents should be undertaken later in life, not only to remind will makers of the provisions in their wills, but to help prevent unintended outcomes. 23 Jan

Canadians are Living Longer: Estate Planning Considerations

On the Lookout: Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Power of Attorney | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Dec

On the Lookout: Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse

Considerations for Choosing a POA for Personal Care | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Power of Attorney | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Nov

Considerations for Choosing a POA for Personal Care

Canada Pension Plan Embroiled in Long-Term Care Fiasco | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Fraud | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Oct

Canada Pension Plan Embroiled in Long-Term Care Fiasco

Understanding Power of Attorney for Personal Care in Ontario | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Power of Attorney | Estates Gone Wrong 09 Sep

Understanding Power of Attorney for Personal Care: Ontario

Judge Orders Guardianship Firm to Return Thousands to Elderly Woman | Curated Content | Elder Care | Court Rulings | Estates Gone Wrong 05 Sep

Judge Orders Guardianship Firm to Return Thousands to Elderly Woman