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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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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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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

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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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POA Weekly – Week 17: What are “Triggering Events”?

January 28, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

There are various ways that powers of attorney come into effect; that is, when the named attorney’s authority to act…Continue readingPOA Weekly – Week 17: What are “Triggering Events”?

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Powers of Attorney for Personal Care Part 1 – The Knowledge Deficit

January 26, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

Powers of attorney for personal care are not well understood by the persons who sign them, the persons who act…Continue readingPowers of Attorney for Personal Care Part 1 – The Knowledge Deficit

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Powers of Attorney for Personal Care Part 2 – The Health Care Consent Act

January 26, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

There are two Ontario laws that define the role of an attorney for personal care: the Substitute Decisions Act (SDA) and Health Care Consent…Continue readingPowers of Attorney for Personal Care Part 2 – The Health Care Consent Act

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How to Be a Power of Attorney in Ontario – A Free Course for Everyone

January 19, 2021July 7, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

With support from The Law Foundation of Ontario, and the University of Toronto, Factor-Inwentash School of Social Work, Institute for…Continue readingHow to Be a Power of Attorney in Ontario – A Free Course for Everyone

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When does my POA come into effect?

January 15, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

A POA for property comes into effect immediately upon execution, unless the document specifies otherwise. A POA for personal care…Continue readingWhen does my POA come into effect?