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Posts By: Rebecca Studin
12 ResultsTen Things an Attorney for Property Should Know Before Acting
by: Rebecca Studin, June 1, 2020
Acting as the attorney for property of an incapable person comes with important responsibilities that should not be taken lightly or underestimated. However, a person who takes on the role may be unaware of their obligations under the Substitute Decisions Act, S.O. 1992, c.30, the legislation in Ontario that governs powers of attorney. In particular:…read more
Am I a Dependant? Can I Receive Support From the Estate?
by: Rebecca Studin, April 20, 2020
Generally speaking, everyone is free to decide who will inherit their property after their death. This is called testamentary freedom. However, this right is not absolute; the law in Ontario (and elsewhere in Canada) imposes limits on testamentary freedom in certain circumstances, and in particular, where the will of the deceased excludes or fails to…read more