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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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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Getting Organized: Estate Planning

What will become of the things you own -- your assets -- when you eventually pass-on? The following list of documents, materials, and instructions will help organize your own thinking and will provide essential information to your survivor(s) or to those who will care for you if you are disabled and unable to act for yourself. There are six broad categories of materials to organize.
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Is Your Personal Care Financial Plan in Order?

Discussions with families about issues such as end of life care, assistance care, and care when you are incapacitated or vegetative state, are difficult to have. However, some tough questions do need to be asked.
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