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How to Identify Caregiver Burnout: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention 11 Feb
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  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

How to Identify Caregiver Burnout: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Signs and Symptoms of Caregiver Stress and Burnout 16 Jan
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  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

Signs and Symptoms of Caregiver Stress and Burnout

Estate Planning for Adults with Special Needs 06 Jan
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  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

Creating a Trust: Estate Planning for Adults with Special Needs

Special Needs Adults: Presumption of Capacity & Individual Rights | Can a court make a parenting order for an adult child living with a disability without giving them an opportunity to participate in the proceeding? 12 Dec
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  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Special Needs Adults: Presumption of Capacity & Individual Rights

Pets & Estate Planning: More Complex Than You Might Think 10 Nov
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  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

Pets & Estate Planning: More Complex Than You Might Think

Guardianship and Conservatorship, while similar, serve different purposes. Understanding these roles is essential for planning for the future of loved ones who may need assistance. 05 Nov
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  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

Guardianship and Conservatorship: Understanding the Differences

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Naming a Guardian for Your Children 02 Oct
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  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Naming a Guardian for Your Children

Judge Orders Guardianship Firm to Return Thousands to Elderly Woman | Curated Content | Elder Care | Court Rulings | Estates Gone Wrong 05 Sep
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  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Judge Orders Guardianship Firm to Return Thousands to Elderly Woman

Protecting The Vulnerable: Role Of Notaries In Adult Guardianship 15 Jul
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  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

Protecting the Vulnerable: Role of Notaries in Adult Guardianship

Legal issues faced by the elderly population arise in almost all areas of legal practice; however, most commonly in real estate law, family law, human rights law, and wills and estates law. 21 Jun
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  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Power of Attorney & Estate Planning: Elder Law Canada

Discussing your estate plan with difficult family members can feel daunting, but with patience, empathy, and a dash of humor, you can navigate the conversation effectively. By approaching it with kindness and understanding, you can ensure your wishes are clearly communicated and respected, keeping the family harmony intact—even if it means cracking a joke or two along the way. 27 May
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  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

How to Talk to Your Family about Your Fiduciary Choices

Top 8 Risks: The Dangers of Improper Estate Planning | Common Mistakes | Cautionary Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 19 Mar
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  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

Top 8 Risks: The Dangers of Improper Estate Planning

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