What Is An Enduring Power Of Attorney?
An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document in which you name someone whom you trust to take control of your financial matters when you are no longer capable of making financial decisions for yourself. Examples of this include senile dementia, Alzheimer’s, coma, serious illness, unforeseen accidents or simply old age. An Enduring Power of Attorney allows the individual you have named to make financial decisions and to carry out your financial affairs for you. The Enduring Power of Attorney ensures that your financial affairs are adequately cared for. There are two types of Enduring Powers of Attorney. One is an “immediate” Enduring Power of Attorney and the other is a “springing” Enduring Power of Attorney. The “immediate” Enduring Power of Attorney is just that; it comes into force and effect upon the signing of it. The “springing” Enduring Power of Attorney does not take force and effect until... Read more
What is a Will?
A Will is a legal document which sets out your wishes with respect to the distribution of your estate upon your death. Your estate is comprised of your assets, for example, your personal... Read more
Protecting Your Interests
DEBT COLLECTION HINTS Where to go from here? You have politely requested, threatened, begged and pleaded for repayment of monies rightfully due and owing to you, but nothing is working. I thought I... Read more
Great Landlord Tips: Do This First!
Hints to Landlords from the get go! To facilitate success in the event of a tenant dispute When initially having the prospective tenant complete an application, please ensure they provide complete information for references,... Read more
Uncontested Divorce
INFORMATION FOR UNCONTESTED DIVORCES Refer to ourDivorce & Family Law page for the definition of what a 'Uncontested Divorce' is? Often there are children involved in a divorce and the issue of child support... Read more