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Obtaining Legal Help

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

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

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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Capacity is Presumed for EVERY Adult! POA’s only make decisions where there is EVIDENCE of incapacity!

March 5, 2021July 7, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

There are 91 sections in the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992. If you can only remember one, then please remember the…Continue readingCapacity is Presumed for EVERY Adult! POA’s only make decisions where there is EVIDENCE of incapacity!

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Understanding your Power of Attorney

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

When considering whether you should, or should not, grant a power of attorney, try asking yourself – “Who, What, Where,…Continue readingUnderstanding your Power of Attorney

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Continuing Power of Attorney for Property

February 25, 2021July 7, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/continuing.pdf You can give someone a Power of Attorney forProperty if you want them to help you manageyour finances, or…Continue readingContinuing Power of Attorney for Property

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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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Putting Capacity in Context

February 5, 2021July 9, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

When speaking with family and loved ones of people with dementia or cognitive impairment, I often find myself using cognitive…Continue readingPutting Capacity in Context

Education Events Elder Abuse Prevention Health Care Consent Act Power of Attorney Substitute Decision Making

Consent & Capacity in the Context of COVID-19 – Watch Video – Feb 4, 2021

February 5, 2021July 7, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

Where to learn more The Health Care Consent Act and the Substitute Decisions Act – Who Decides What When? http://www.advocacycentreelderly.org/appimages/file/eamanualsec4c.pdf…Continue readingConsent & Capacity in the Context of COVID-19 – Watch Video – Feb 4, 2021

Education Events Elder Abuse Prevention Health Care Consent Act Power of Attorney Substitute Decision Making

Powers of Attorney for Personal Care Part 3 – Giving or Refusing Consent

February 4, 2021July 7, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

February 03, 2021 “I know Ontario doesn’t have living wills.” Clients mention this to me occasionally. It’s not a correct…Continue readingPowers of Attorney for Personal Care Part 3 – Giving or Refusing Consent

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

Understanding your Power of Attorney

Continuing Power of Attorney for Property

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

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