Advocacy – Capacity Assessment & Risk Evaluation for Seniors

Consent and capacity issues can be complicated. You may wish to obtain legal advice about your specific situation. If you…Continue readingObtaining Legal Help

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Power of Attorney for Property: The other side of the coin

March 12, 2021July 7, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

This Blog was written by Suzanna Walter, Estate and Trust Consultant with Scotia Wealth Management In my previous blog, Road Testing…Continue readingPower of Attorney for Property: The other side of the coin

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‘Skyrocketing’ level of elder financial abuse rising further during COVID-19

February 9, 2021July 7, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in an era of mask-wearing, anxiety, and plenty of handwashing, but it has also brought…Continue reading‘Skyrocketing’ level of elder financial abuse rising further during COVID-19

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Recognizing the early signs of Dementia

February 2, 2021July 7, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

It can be hard to spot the early signs of dementia versus normal age-related memory loss. If dementia is diagnosed,…Continue readingRecognizing the early signs of Dementia

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Cognitive Health – Symptoms, safeguards and supports

January 28, 2021July 13, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

On Tuesday February 2nd, Leanne Kaufman, President & CEO, RBC Royal Trust will be hosting an informative virtual event in…Continue readingCognitive Health – Symptoms, safeguards and supports

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Legal Capacity, Decision-Making and Guardianship. Final Report March 2017

January 27, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

This is the Executive Summary of the Law Commission of Ontario’s (LCO) Final Report on legal capacity, decision-making and guardianship…Continue readingLegal Capacity, Decision-Making and Guardianship. Final Report March 2017