Being a guardian comes with a significant amount of responsibility. The purpose of this blog post is to outline the guardianship process and to answer frequently asked questions on the subject of guardianship... 07 Dec

Guardianship: Responsibilities and Frequently Asked Questions

Abusive Guardianships: Prevention & Taking Action 19 Sep

Abusive Guardianships: Prevention & Taking Action

How to Plan for Incapacity & Guardianship: Canada 18 Aug

How to Plan for Incapacity & Guardianship: Canada

If you have kids, you need to name a guardian for them when making your will. Consider these steps to help you make this important decision. 25 Jul

5 Steps to Choosing a Guardian for Your Children

Too many parents take comfort in the misconception that where both parents become incapacitated or die, another family member will automatically take over caring for their children. The reality is, the rights and responsibilities of guardianship do not simply pass to a surviving family member. 10 Jul

Testamentary Guardianship: Safeguarding Your Child’s Future

Different Roles & Responsibilities: Trustee vs. Guardian vs. Executor 27 Apr

Roles & Responsibilities: Trustee vs. Guardian vs. Executor

Individuals who are making plans related to end-of-life decisions, providing assistance to adults or minors in need of care, or making other life changes may need to complete and file a number of estate planning or probate forms in court. Some of the most common areas in which people may seek out forms of this nature include those related to advance directives, guardianships, and name changes. 30 Mar

Estate Planning & Probate Legal Forms: 50-State Resources

10 Costly Estate Planning Mistakes | Curated Content | Common Mistakes | Cautionary Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 16 Mar

Top 10: Avoid These Costly Estate Planning Mistakes

Here are nine things to do – and not do – when selecting guardians for a minor child or children. 04 Jan

Choosing a Guardian for a Minor Child: 9 Important Considerations

A substitute decision-maker is a designated person authorized to make decisions on behalf of a patient who is unable to make important decisions about their own personal care. 13 May

Understanding the Role of Substitute Decision-Maker in Ontario

When Caretakers Empty the Coffers: A Look at Guardianship Fraud 13 Apr

When Caretakers Empty the Coffers: A Look at Guardianship Fraud

A Letter of Wishes is an important document and we would usually recommend writing one when setting up a trust or writing a Will which contains trust provisions. They should be updated when circumstances change and reviewed on a regular basis. 25 Feb

Letter of Wishes: What You Need to Know