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What is the definition of committee? Is this one person or a group?

Written by admin on February 26, 2015
Categories: Adult Guardianship, Sept 15 Event VPL

Q. What is the definition of committee? Is this one person or group of persons (like a committee – 4 to 10 persons)?   The definition of “committee” is as follows: A committee is a person appointed by the Court under the authority of the Patients Property Act to act as a substitute decision maker […]

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Most of my assets are in the US. Is it best to have a local executor?

Written by admin on February 23, 2015
Categories: Estate Planning, Sept 15 Event VPL

Q. Most of my assets are in the US, where I lived for many years, and my son, my main heir, lives there. Is it okay for him to be my executor or is it best to have a local executor? It would depend on the nature of the assets.  A person should consider making […]

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Can a Representation Agreement still be made if the person is ill?

Written by Joanne on February 19, 2015
Categories: Personal Planning, Representation Agreements, Sept 15 Event VPL

Can the RA still be made if the person is ill? However, mentally-wise, they are perfectly aware of their own intentions. Yes, a Representation Agreement can be made if a person is ill. Sometimes people are in hospital. If the person understands their situation and the effect of making an Agreement they will make a […]

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What is the cost for assistance from the Public Trustee and Nidus?

Written by admin on February 16, 2015
Categories: Adult Guardianship, Personal Planning, Representation Agreements, Sept 15 Event VPL

Q. What cost for assistance from Public Trustee and Nidus —woman on low income—no other options or relatives/friends available or desirable. I have a will and insurance (life) paid up.   The Public Guardian and Trustee The Public Guardian and Trustee charges fees for its various services. The fees are established by regulation made by […]

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Supreme Court Decision: Physician Assisted Death/Suicide

Written by Joanne on February 11, 2015
Categories: Health Care Consent, Medical Assistance in Dying, Personal Planning, Representation Agreements

The decision on physician assisted death/suicide by the Supreme Court of Canada has attracted a lot of media and public attention (see a summary below). The issues created by an aging population, changes in medical knowledge and interventions as well as an emphasis on self-determination, have led to an increased awareness and concern for end-of-life […]

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What are the items that should be or must be included in a Will?

Written by admin on February 5, 2015
Categories: Estate Planning, Registry, Sept 15 Event VPL

What are the items that should be or must be included in a Will?    Thank you for your question. I recommend that you engage the services of a lawyer, trust officer or notary public to assist you in drawing a Will. My notes below are not legal advice. Here is a “link” to general […]

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I’d appreciate if the issue of digital assets could be explained more fully.

Written by admin on February 2, 2015
Categories: Personal Planning, Registry, Sept 15 Event VPL

Q. I’d appreciate if the issue of digital assets could be explained more fully. Thanks! When you are thinking about personal planning, it is important to consider both access to and ownership of “digital” services and assets.  This may include accounts to on-line services such as banking and utilities (Hydro, gas) as well as Internet […]

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