Includes information on making a will, powers of attorney, and other inheritance, death, and estate issues.
Wills and Estates
A Continuing Power of Attorney for Property (CPAP) allows the person you name as your attorney for property to do anything with your money and property that you could yourself, except make a will. It's a powerful document and can be misused. This...
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EnglishThe News and Legal Article Archive section of the Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation web site has articles on Aboriginal law, criminal law, family law, residential schools, and wills and estates.
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EnglishThis pamphlet explains what a Power of Attorney for Personal Care is, reasons to make one, and what can happen if you do not. Topics include how to make a Power of Attorney for Personal Care, when an attorney can make decisions, the types of decisions...
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2013
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Booklet/PDFCliquezJustice, available (in French, with some English), is a website that explains Canada's legal system (together with simulated trials), and matters relevant to employment law, family law, immigration, contracts, wills and powers of attorney....
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French (français)An article in the Toronto Star's Moneyville discusses the difference between joint tenancy and tenancy in common when two people share ownership of a house, and explains the consequences for each.
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EnglishThis resource discusses the health and mental health rights of young people under 18. Topics covered include the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) and health care options for people who do not qualify for OHIP. It has information on the rights of...
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EnglishThis guide provides general legal information about planning for illness and death for people in Ontario. Topics in the booklet include: Powers of attorney, wills, planning for your children, your home, benefits, resources, services, and more.
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English, French (français)The Office of the Children's Lawyer (OCL) and Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY) both represent children and youth on legal issues, but they are different organizations doing different things. This JFCY blogpost sorts out the differences.
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EnglishThis chart has referral information to sources of help for a variety of legal problems including where to get help with birth certificates, registering a complaint against various professionals, small claims court, debt problems, family law matters,...
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EnglishBy making Powers of Attorney, you can decide who decides to make decisions for you when you no longer can. This information sheet, part of the Learn Law series, looks at what decisions a substitute decision maker can make under a Continuing Power of...
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EnglishThis resource looks at what happens if you die without a will: You give up the right to choose who inherits your property, how much each person gets, and when they will get it. The article concludes with links to more information.
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EnglishIn their blog presenting legal information for youth dealing with important issues, Justice for Children and Youth look at making a will, and power of attorney for personal care (POAPC).
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EnglishThis article lists nine mistakes people make when planning a will, for example, leaving it to the last minute, not regularly reviewing a will, and not anticipating the tax implications of a will.
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EnglishThis section of the Ministry of the Attorney General web site has information about wills, estates, and trusts; the power of attorney; and help for incapable family members.
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English, French (français)This is a checklist of personal and financial information and items you should have ready for a lawyer who is preparing a draft of your will. Although prepared by legal organizations in Eastern Ontario, the information in this resource applies to all...
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EnglishThis web site has information in question and answer form on topics such as finding a lawyer, tickets and fines, lawsuits and disputes, family and criminal law, human rights, and wills and estates. There is a toll-free number people can call to get...
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English, French (français)Written for seniors, this section of the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) web site has information about how people can plan for a time when they no longer have the mental capacity to make decisions about their health care. There are Frequently...
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EnglishThis webinar is Part II of a two-part review of issues related to health care consent and advance care planning, presented by Judith Wahl of the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE). It has information on what advance care planning is, who can do it...
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EnglishThis booklet explains what a continuing power of attorney for property is, reasons to make one, and what can happen if you do not. Topics include: how to make a continuing power of attorney for property; when an attorney can make decisions; what kind...
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English, French (français)
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2010
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Booklet/PDFThe purpose of this booklet is to help a person who has been appointed as the guardian of property for an incapable person. It explains what the role involves, what the guardian is allowed to do, and what steps must to taken by the guardian to meet...
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English, French (français)
