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POA Lawsuits: You Can Be Sued for Failing to Keep Detailed Accounts

You Can Be Taken to Court for Failing to Keep Detailed Accounts An attorney for property is the person named in a Power of Attorney document (POA), to manage another person’s property. The attorney is not usually a lawyer – the term attorney just means the person with legal authority. Attorneys for property are required by law to keep detailed

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How to Make a Valid Will Anywhere in Canada During the Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has cause many people to think about their final wishes, including who they want to pass their assets to when they die. People who have not previously made Wills or Powers of Attorney (POAs) have suddenly wanted to do so. Making a valid Will has always required complying with the law in one’s province. These laws can

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The Costs of Hiring a Lawyer – Legal Fees Explained

How Much Does a Lawyer Cost? One of the first questions clients ask is “How much is this going to cost?” This is a fair question, as you rightly should consider the financial costs of hiring a lawyer, prior to doing so. If the lawyer charges by the hour, your matter will cost you the lawyer’s hourly rate, and their

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Tips When Hiring A Lawyer

How to Hire a Lawyer: 1. Shop around. You do not need to hire the first lawyer you meet. 2. Do your research. Search publicly-available information about the lawyer such as newspaper articles, online reviews, and news about cases they’ve won (or lost) or their reputation in the community. You may want to contact the Law Society to make sure

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Do I Need Lawyer? 15 Reasons You Should Consult a Lawyer

You Should Consult a Lawyer When… The following are good reasons to get a lawyer: Being Charged with a Crime Being Arrested or Being Detained for Questioning Buying or Selling Real Estate Signing an Important Document or Contract Seeking to Patent Your Invention Seeking to Visit, Study in, Work in, or Immigrate to Canada Preparing a Will or Power of

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6 Examples of Elder Abuse and What To Do About It

What Is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse is any act or omission that causes harm or distress to an older person, in a relationship where there is an expectation of trust. Typically, elder abuse happens within a family and is perpetrated by the elderly person’s children. Sometimes the abuser is the elderly person’s attorney for property or personal care (POA). Elder

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