Estate Law
Estate Law
Navigating the complexities of elder abuse is paramount for lawyers in Canada, particularly when serving elderly clients. The unique vulnerabilities that accompany advanced age, coupled with the intricacies of legal matters such as estate planning and guardianship, create risk for potential exploitation and mistreatment. Lawyers must be acutely aware of the signs and risk factors…
The Purpose of Guardianship Guardianship in Ontario grants legal authority to individuals to act on behalf of others incapable of decision-making due to reasons such as mental illness, developmental disabilities, or aging-related issues. The primary objective of Ontario’s guardianship laws is to ensure decisions made for the incapable person are in their best interests and…
In Ontario, an individual may be appointed a substitute decision-maker called a “guardian” if they become unable to manage their own affairs due to mental incapacity. Different types of guardianship are available, each of which carries its own responsibilities and consequences. Guardianships can be highly emotional and complex legal matters. In this two-part series, we…