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Estate Law Canada is published by Lynne Butler.

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Have you voted in my new poll?
May 17th, 2012

You may have noticed that on the right hand side of this page, I've put up a new poll. In it, I'm trying to find out why 56% of Canadians don't have signed wills (that statistic care of LAWPRO's new survey). Please add your vote if you don't have a signed will. I've provided a number of answers fo... Read more »

Mom's showing signs of dementia, should I get power of attorney for her?
May 16th, 2012

All of us whose parents have reached a certain age notice when our parents begin to show the early signs of memory loss or disorientation. It may be distressing or alarming, but no matter how we feel about it, we ask ourselves what we are supposed to do when this happens. A reader recently asked me... Read more »

Should you buy long-term care insurance?
May 16th, 2012

Have you ever thought about buying long-term care insurance to pay for the care you might need later in life? For most of us, the information on this product is scarce and contradictory. I've found an article in the Wall Street Journal that covers both sides of the debate on whether you should buy t... Read more »

Home-made estate planning can be dangerous
May 14th, 2012

Last week I met with a widowed woman to talk about estate planning. Let's call her Mrs. Jones. She was anxious to tell me that what she really cares about is making provision for her disabled son. He is in his 50s, lives with his mother, and is unable to handle finances without help. Mrs. Jones is w... Read more »

The tax planned will
May 14th, 2012

The attached article from doctorfinance is one of the best explanations I've read about  how using a trust can save tax. And it's not just about the multi-millionaires; it explains how a trust can help those who have done reasonably well financially during their lives. It's definitely worth a read... Read more »

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