In both regular powers of attorney and enduring powers of attorney (“EPA”) the maker (called a “donor”) appoints someone to make financial decisions on his or her behalf. The person appointed to make those decisions is called the “attorney”. There are a number of differences between a regular power of attorney and an EPA. The most significant differences are: A …
Will my Estate go to the Government if I don’t have a Will?
A commercial that was on the radio a number of years ago made the claim that if you don’t have a Will your estate will go to the government. The basis for the claim was to promote the sale of “do it yourself” Will kits. The ad got a lot of attention and likely caused many people to purchase the …
Enduring Powers Of Attorney And Personal Directives – Not Just For The Elderly
The importance of having a will has been well publicized. We often hear media reports of famous people dying without a will. The latest being Zappos founder Tony Hsieh. However, there are important documents that every person should have that deal with matters while you are alive. Those documents are an Enduring Power of Attorney and a Personal Directive. An …
What To Look For In Calgary Wills Lawyers
Finding Calgary Wills lawyers can be a difficult task. Here are a few things we do that set us apart from the pack.