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What Does a Guardian of Property Do?

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

Mismanaging Property Mini-Series (Part 4 of 4): ODSP

In the fourth video of four part mini-series on mismanaging property, I discuss ODSP. The series is for family caregivers who have a loved one with a mental illness who is mismanaging property.

Mismanaging Property Mini-Series (Part 3 of 4): Joint Accounts

In the third video of four part mini-series on mismanaging property, I discuss joint accounts. The series is for family caregivers who have a loved one with a mental illness who is mismanaging property.

Mismanaging Property Mini-Series (Part 2 of 4): Guardianship

In the second video of four part mini-series on mismanaging property, I discuss guardianship of property. The series is for family caregivers who have a loved one with a mental illness who is mismanaging property.

Mismanaging Property Mini-Series (Part 1 of 4): Powers of Attorney

In our 4 part mini-series on mismanaging property, I discuss powers of attorney for property. The series is for family caregivers who have a loved one with a mental illness who is mismanaging property.

An Introduction to our DIY Guardianship Course

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!)

No-visitor policy challenged during COVID-19

A brief summary of the first case in Ontario challenging a hospital's no-visitor policy during COVID-19.

What is a Power of Attorney for Personal Care?

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

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.

Advance Requests for Medically Assisted Death

Should advance requests to medically assisted death be legal?

What is a proposed representative?

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

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.

How to Reduce Abuse & Conflict Involving Powers Of Attorney (Reflections on Law Reform Recommendations)

This blog reviews – and strongly endorses – two of those recommendations made by the Law Commission of Ontario relating to powers of attorney.

Ontario proposes medical assistance in dying legislation

On December 7, 2016 the Ontario government introduced Bill 84, Medical Assistance in Dying Statute Law Amendment Act, 2016 to fill some gaps that were outside Parliament’s authority to legislate.

Reflections on Family Councils and the Family Councils Conference

Family Councils Ontario recently held its annual 2-day conference in Toronto and it was inspiring to hear about the great work being performed by Family Councils throughout the province.

Family members should evaluate all options before proceeding with legal action (or HPARB upholds CNO refusal to take further action)

Mom has dementia: what should I do?

What are some things a person should do upon a diagnosis of dementia?

Legal Considerations for People with ALS and their Caregivers

US cases force us to revisit the definition of death

What does the Rasouli decision mean for families in Ontario?

10 Reasons Young People Need a Power of Attorney

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.

Lisa Feldstein published in Hospital News