Family Health Law

What happens if a guardian dies?

July 27, 2022

Parents becoming guardians of their adult children often fear what will happen when they are gone.

Joint Guardianship: Pros and Cons

June 9, 2022

In this vlog Lisa reviews three (3) pros and three (3) cons of becoming guardian with another person.

Upcoming Webinar: Should I Become Guardian of the Person?

June 7, 2022

On July 21, 2022 we will be hosting a free webinar about guardianship of the person.

6 Week Course: Guardianship in Ontario (for parents who have an adult child with disabilities)

April 29, 2022

Our 6 week guardianship course starts this week!

What is a Management Plan?

April 23, 2022

What is a Management Plan? Hint: It relates to guardianship of property.

Why would I need to become guardian of property?

April 19, 2022

Join us on April, 28 at 6pm (Ontario time) for a free webinar where we dive into the question, why would I need to become guardian of property?

What is a Management Plan?

February 2, 2022

A guardian of property must complete, and follow, a Management Plan. Learn more here.

What Does a Guardian of Property Do?

November 4, 2021

A guardian of property can do almost anything - except make a Will! Learn more in this blog.

Webinar Announcement: Debriefing "I Care A Lot" and "The Guardians"

April 12, 2021

We are debriefing the films "I Care A Lot" and "The Guardians".

An Introduction to our DIY Guardianship Course

January 5, 2021

We created an online DIY guardianship course to assist individuals to become guardian of property for their loved one - without hiring a lawyer! This video provides some context about why we made the course and who it is for (and not for!)

Britney Spears' conservatorship

November 24, 2020

In November 2020 Lisa Feldstein was quoted in The Province in an article by Laura Hensley entitled "The 'extraordinary' case of Britney Spears' conservatorship".

Launching our first online course!

October 15, 2020

We've been planning it for ages and we're thrilled to announce that our first online course is officially available!

What is a Power of Attorney for Personal Care?

January 15, 2020

Find out what a POA for Personal Care is (hint: it's different than a Will) and what goes into one.

Holidays and POAs: 4 things to consider when gift-giving on behalf of a person with dementia

December 11, 2019

It’s holiday time and questions often arise about whether gifts can be given on behalf of a person who, legally, isn’t capable of managing property.

3 Things You Should Know If Your Parent Has Dementia

December 3, 2019

Have a family meeting. Sign the legal documents. And, by the way, your siblings are probably suspicious of you.

Let’s talk about dementia – and how to support caregivers

September 15, 2019

If you know someone caring for a loved one with dementia, you have to read this blog post!

Can your ex legally refuse to vaccinate your kids?

May 13, 2019

An Ontario man entered family law arbitration seeking to vaccinate his kids, which his ex-wife opposed. To his surprise, he lost.

Advance Requests for Medically Assisted Death

November 2, 2018

Should advance requests to medically assisted death be legal?

What is a proposed representative?

May 30, 2018

The term "proposed representative" is not in most people's vocabulary, and doesn't need to be. But if you are a family caregiver and the term arises, chances are there is a conflict about who makes health care decisions for a loved one.

5 signs a POA needs legal advice

March 16, 2018

Many people appointed under a POA do not know they have specific legal obligations, and that they could face serious financial and other consequences if they do not satisy their duties.

Should parents be allowed to stunt the growth of and sterilize their disabled child?

November 2, 2015

A New Zealand girl born with developmental disabilities is unable to speak, walk or see. In an effort to make her life better, her family decided to stunt her growth and remove her uterus.

10 Reasons Young People Need a Power of Attorney

September 6, 2013

Many people in their 20s and 30s do not have a Power of Attorney. They think if anything happened to them, their families would be able to make all decisions for them without issue. These people are mistaken.

Guardianship

What happens if a guardian dies?

Joint Guardianship: Pros and Cons

Upcoming Webinar: Should I Become Guardian of the Person?

6 Week Course: Guardianship in Ontario (for parents who have an adult child with disabilities)

What is a Management Plan?

Why would I need to become guardian of property?

What is a Management Plan?

What Does a Guardian of Property Do?

Webinar Announcement: Debriefing "I Care A Lot" and "The Guardians"

An Introduction to our DIY Guardianship Course

Britney Spears' conservatorship

Launching our first online course!

What is a Power of Attorney for Personal Care?

Holidays and POAs: 4 things to consider when gift-giving on behalf of a person with dementia

3 Things You Should Know If Your Parent Has Dementia

Let’s talk about dementia – and how to support caregivers

Can your ex legally refuse to vaccinate your kids?

Advance Requests for Medically Assisted Death

What is a proposed representative?

5 signs a POA needs legal advice

Should parents be allowed to stunt the growth of and sterilize their disabled child?

10 Reasons Young People Need a Power of Attorney

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