Elder care

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People have right to refuse capacity assessments, say experts

Assessing a person’s capacity carries significant consequences, so help inform older clients' families.

February 9, 2016

3 min read

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Estate Planning

Help clients avoid lonely deaths

What happens when a person dies alone? A haunting New York Times article investigates this question by chronicling the story of George Bell, a 72-year-old man who died in 2014. Bell lived alone, and had few relatives and friends. His body was discovered by police after a neighbour, who’d smelled the odor of death from […]

By Staff |October 19, 2015

1 min read

The pitfalls of non-resident PoAs Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Estate Planning

The pitfalls of non-resident PoAs

Tell clients to factor in where potential candidates live

October 16, 2015

8 min read

Don’t take good health for granted Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Don’t take good health for granted

If you have a great doctor, take time to thank them. It's Doctor's Day!

By Staff |May 1, 2015

1 min read