In an Enduring Power of Attorney you appoint a person called an Attorney to handle your financial matters if you are mentally or physically incapable of doing so yourself. The term Attorney does not mean the person you choose has to be a lawyer. It is just a...
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Why do I need a Personal Directive?
When you create a Personal Directive you choose someone to make personal decisions for you if you lose capacity someday. This person is called an Agent. Your Agent only starts to act if a medical doctor determines you are mentally incapable of making such decisions...
Write it Down! Why written contracts are important
Some verbal contracts be valid even if they have not been put in writing. However, written contracts have several advantages to verbal ones. They will more clearly set out each party’s rights and obligations, accurately document their true intentions, provide a...
Home Sweet Home: The basics of buying a house
Buying a home is an exciting, and sometimes overwhelming process. Once you have found the house of your dreams, here are the legal aspects that you need to consider. The Offer Residential Real Estate begins with the signing of a Real Estate Purchase Contract often...
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When do I need to probate an estate?
The term "probate" is a scary term in estate planning and administration. What is Probate? Probate is when a will is submitted to the courts, along...
Divorce v Separation. What is the difference?
Separation and divorce are terms that are often used interchangeably. However they refer to different things. Divorce ends the legal relationship of...