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When you’re no longer capable of making decisions about your health or personal care, someone must make them for you. A Power of Attorney for Personal Care is a legal document that lets someone make these decisions on your behalf. 01 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

How to Make a Power of Attorney for Personal Care: Ontario

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Estate Planning & Long-Term Care: A Comprehensive Guide

Estate Planning and Divorce: Frequently Asked Questions 29 Jan
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  • Frequently Asked Questions, Generated Content

Estate Planning and Divorce: Frequently Asked Questions

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

"Selling Superman" is a 4-part documentary that explores a 40-year family secret involving a collection of comic books, including a highly valued Superman #1 comic worth over $3.5 million.  16 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Dramatized Content, Unique Assets & Interests

Selling Superman | 4-Part Documentary | 2024

Understanding Power of Attorney for Personal Care in Ontario | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Power of Attorney | Estates Gone Wrong 09 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Understanding Power of Attorney for Personal Care: Ontario

Mental Health Impacting Intergenerational Wealth Transfers [Podcast Episode] 10 Jun
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The Impact of Mental Health on Intergenerational Wealth Transfers

Incorporating tools and strategies into your estate plan to mitigate a beneficiary’s spendthrift habits is vital to protect both the beneficiary and your assets. 21 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Squandered Legacies

Estate Planning Strategies for Managing a Spendthrift Beneficiary

Testamentary Capacity and Estate Planning in Ontario 22 Jan
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Testamentary Capacity and Estate Planning in Ontario

It is not always clear whether an aging parent or relative needs help. Familiarize yourself with the warning signs. If you become aware that a loved one needs help, you will be better prepared to provide support for their safety and well-being. 12 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Frequently Asked Questions

How Will I Know When My Aging Parents Need Help?

During this highly stressful and overwhelming time, it is important to remember that financial well-being can be critical to your path to mental wellness. These five steps are a good place to start... 11 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Financial Well-Being: Coping with Debt After Losing Your Spouse

An Oregon woman —who "could not be contacted about the money despite numerous attempts to reach her"— died homeless, unaware she was entitled to over $800,000 in inheritance. 04 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Woman Dies Homeless Unaware of $800k Inheritance

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A will is intended to provide clear instructions about the distribution of a person’s property after death. But what happens when an important clause is missing? This recent Ontario court case is a useful reminder of the difficulties that can arise...

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In many cases, an executor’s first instinct is not to call a lawyer. It is to ask Google. The problem? Google can provide thousands of answers, many of which are incomplete, inaccurate, or based on another jurisdiction. Executors need practical guidance tailored to the particular estate they are administering.

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