Dementia and MAID

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Medically assistance in dying (MAID= Bill C14) for eligible Canadians was passed by federal legislation in June 2016.  To recap, eligibility includes: Being 18 years and older and mentally competent Having a grievous and irremediable medical condition Making a voluntary request for MAID that is not the result of outside pressure or influence Providing informed consent. Grievous and irremediable has been defined as: Having a serious illness, disease or disability….

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Alberta’s Supported Decision-Making Authorizations

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This blog was written by Isabelle Cadotte – Estate and Trust Consultant with Scotia Wealth Management We’re all familiar with Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives but have you heard of Supported Decision-Making Authorizations (SDMAs)? SDMAs are available in Alberta for adult individuals who have mental capacity but may require assistance from a friend or family member when interacting with health care professionals. It can be particularly useful….

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Interim Support and the “Bare Minimum”

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Should a widow have to deplete her meager savings and income before being entitled to interim dependant support from her late husband’s estate? In Anderson v. Anderson, 2019 ONSC 5627 (CanLII), the court’s answer was unsurprisingly “no”. The deceased had been married to his second wife for almost 20 years. Both had children from their previous marriages. Under the deceased’s will, his widow was the estate trustee and could live….

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Trustee’s Personal Liability – It Could Go on for Years!

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Take the case of Estate of Ronald Alfred Craymer v Hayward et al, 2019 ONSC 4600, The Craymers were married in the 1980’s. It was a second marriage for Mrs. Craymer and a fourth marriage for Mr. Craymer. At the time of their marriage, Mrs. Craymer had three adult children of her own and Mr. Craymer had four adult children. The Craymers were married for thirty-two years until Mrs. Craymer….

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Today is Election Day

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Today is election day across Canada.  Voter turnout in the 2015 election for Canadians 65 and older was 83%.  We have a voice and one that needs to be heard and yes, we can make a difference. Like many readers of today’s blog,  I am a baby boomer and what I used to consider to be ‘old’ is no longer so.  My close friend who is healthy and active and….

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The Upcoming Federal Election: Changes that Could Affect the Advice Provided by Estate Planners

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On Monday, October 21st, Canadians will go to the polls to elect the federal government. While the major parties’ platforms address many issues that are important to Canadians, there are several that will, in particular, impact the personal finances of Canadians and, ultimately, the advice provided by estate planners:[1] Personal Income Taxes All of the major parties have proposed changes to current tax rates: The Liberals have proposed tax cuts….

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