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There are lots of terrible and terminal diseases. We don’t get to choose which one (s) await us. Fortunately researchers are making some great discoveries…..
Pouring Ice Over Your Head Leads To New Gene Discovery for ALS Continue Reading »
Disability, Geriatric Care ManagementWhat does ‘ALOHA’ mean to you? In the caring world- or at least in the Hollywood-type caring world, and in the movie “The Fundamentals of Caring” the acronym stands for: Ask, Listen, Observe, Help, Ask Again. Caregiving is so much more…..
“The Fundamentals of Caring” Continue Reading »
Disability, Elder Care, Geriatric Care ManagementThe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was asked if a taxpayer’s property designated as his “principal residence” but rented and lived in by his son continued to qualify as his “principal residence” for the purpose of claiming a principal residence exemption to shelter a gain from personal tax.
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Principal residence exemption – renting to a child Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Cottage, Disability, Elder Care, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors, Real Estate, Tax IssuesIn February of last year, in Carter v. Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down the ban on doctor-assisted dying, and gave the federal government 1 year to instate a law ….
Another Deadline Passes – The Continuing Saga of Bill C-14 Continue Reading »
Disability, Estate Planning, In the News, Power of AttorneyThe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was asked if a duplex occupied by a taxpayer and her aging parent could be treated as the daughter’s taxpayer “principal residence” for the purpose of claiming the principal residence exemption from the capital realized on the sale of the duplex at a later date.
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Principal Residence – Duplex or Intergenerational House Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Dependant Support, Disability, Elder Care, Estate Planning, Joint Tenancy, Property, Real Estate, Tax IssuesLast week I told Keith’s story. Today’s blog provides some direction and support for Keith and employed carers who may also be reading or sharing this blog!….
Keith’s Life Interrupted- Part 2 Continue Reading »
Costs, Disability, Elder Care, Geriatric Care Management