John M. Macaulay Professional Corporation
J O H N M. M A C A U L A Y PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION BARRISTER – SOLICITOR – NOTARY 3489 KINGSTON ROAD, SUITE 202 TORONTO, ON, M1M 1R4 Tel: 416-698-1157 x 1 Estates Assistant x 3 Fax: 416-698-7580 john@johnmacaulay.com // www.johnmacaulay.com LOCATION OF SOME OF THE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ON WILLS, ESTATES, POWERS OF ATTORNEY.
What are my options? If I wish, how can I remain in my own home? If I move out of my home, what housing is available to me? Our lives are filled with uncertainty! We all have questions about what will happen to us in the future. Will I pass that critical exam? Will I.
In 49+ years of law practice one of the most frequently asked will drafting questions I am asked is “how do I avoid probate fees”. These fees are a tax levied against an estate by the Ontario government based on its value. The tax is calculated at 1.5% of the value of the assets as.
I am meeting with my lawyer to discuss making a will and a powers of attorney for property and personal care. What paperwork should I bring with me to the meeting? Obviously a well-organized package of documents would be of benefit to the lawyer in discussing the will and is also timesaving. Here is a.
Many times I have been consulted by a deceased’s relative advising that they are looking for a will and are having difficulty accessing the deceased’s residence, generally an apartment or condominium. They were not given a key or prior access by the deceased. This is common where a deceased died in their home and were.