Living Wills & Powers of Attorney for Personal Care

Under The Health Care Consent Act, anyone can make a statement of their care wishes and this will be binding on medical practitioners who are aware of the statement. Although there is no prescribed form for the statement, it is advisable that it be in writing and that a copy of it be given to your family doctor or other caregivers.
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Marriage Contracts

The phenomenon of second marriages has become commonplace in modern society. It is not uncommon for a second marriage to take place somewhat later in the lives of the parties, and at a time when the children of each of them are independent adults.
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Seniors Canada Online

Canadians have said they want one-stop access to Government services, and the Government of Canada is committed to meeting this need. Government of Canada departments and agencies are grouping their electronic information and services according to topic or target audience. They are developing Internet sites that give Canadians access to this information. Seniors Canada On-line is the Government's response to seniors' request for easy electronic access to seniors-related services.
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Multiple Wills

It has become the recognized practice in Ontario in recent years to use multiple wills for purposes of avoiding paying probate fees on certain assets upon death. Having more than one will to deal with assets in the same jurisdiction is a departure from past practice and is likely a cause of some confusion.
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