Seniors, especially those who are isolated, tend to become victims of fraud or financial abuse. Telemarketing scams are common. Financial abuse from friends, relatives and others who are in a position of trust can also occur. Quite often the...
Being wrongfully fired is never a pleasant experience, however, there are ways you can move on from the injustice and continue to live a successful, fulfilling life. If you’ve been wrongfully fired and want to try to look forward,...
Research suggests that after the age of 70 our financial decision making abilities can decline rapidly. Year round, especially during tax season with people posing as government and credit company representatives, we are hearing about more scams and new...
Sadly, the most common reason to liquidate a home is the passing of a loved one. There are no words to describe the pain of loss, or the overwhelming stress caused by dealing with the final affairs. The responsibility...
It can be scary when you get to a point where you have to put a loved one in a nursing home. You are counting on others to take the lead where you cannot and to look after your...
Everyone expects to receive the highest level of care when they go to the doctor or are in hospital, but this does not always happen. Sometimes, clinical negligence can occur and the impact of this can be incredibly serious....
Recently we discovered an article published by The Globe and Mail, ‘Seniors taking out mortgages – is it ever a good idea?' By Diane Jermyn. The article follows a senior couple who are considering accessing funds locked up in...
When you get arrested, you can either stay in jail or get released by bail until the hearing. In most situations, you have to share collateral or post-money to get released on bail. Most people don’t have huge cash....
KingsGuard Legal has a team specially put together - the team has a good reputation for being sensible, smart, and of course, offering cost-effective advice to those in need. They specialise in Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills, and...
When it comes to Estate Planning, it is crucial that you consider the issues that may arise after you have moved on.
On top of all of our responsibilities, it may be difficult to set aside enough time to ensure...
