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Why does appointing a Power of Attorney matter?

Posted by Allison McMurter-Hughes on 13 July 2023
Most of us are familiar with the term “Power of Attorney” when it comes to managing the affairs of our loved ones. We often hear of a Power of Attorney who is responsible for making healthcare decisions after a loved one becomes ill. In a best-case scenario, the appointer will make it clear w...
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What happens to your digital assets after your pass away?

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 2 March 2023
What happens to your Facebook profile after you become incapacitated or pass away? What about your email account? The rest of your digital assets?After you pass away or are unable to access these digital accounts, it is going to be difficult for anyone else to access them.According to Ottawa...
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What if my common-law partner dies without a will?

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 13 September 2022
Does this sound familiar?You and your partner have built a life together. You might own property together and you might have children together. But you never got legally married. You live as common-law partners.According to the law, common-law relationships are not treated the same as married cou...
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Pet Guardianship

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 6 July 2022
Your pets are a big part of your family. So, what happens to them after you are gone? If you are suddenly incapacitated or pass away, do you have a plan for your beloved pet?Like a guardian for your children, a pet guardian is someone who will take care of your pet after you are gone.Many people ...
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Wills and Blended Families

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 14 June 2022
Wills and blended families can be a complicated topic. If you have any questions about this, please connect with us and we will be happy to help!For the purpose of this blog post, a blended family is defined as a family that has two partners, where either one or both partners have child...
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