Tutorship and Curatorship: how to offer protection for incapacitated persons and takes their wishes and preferences into account.

WHEN AN ALZHEIMER DIAGNOSED PERSON NEEDS TO SIGN A PROTECTION MANDATE (MANDATE IN CASE OF INCAPACITY)?
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WHEN AN ALZHEIMER DIAGNOSED PERSON NEEDS TO SIGN A PROTECTION MANDATE (MANDATE IN CASE OF INCAPACITY)?

Alzheimer protection mandate In Quebec, a protection mandate allows an individual to designate someone to manage their affairs and make decisions on their behalf should they become incapable. However, an…

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DOES THE MANDATE HAVE TO BE NOTARIZED TO BE VALID?
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DOES THE MANDATE HAVE TO BE NOTARIZED TO BE VALID?

mandate notarized DOES THE MANDATE HAVE TO BE NOTARIZED TO BE VALID? No, a Protection Mandate (mandate in case of incapacity) in Quebec does not have to be notarized to…

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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HOMOLOGATE A PROTECTION MANDATE (IN CASE OF INCAPACITY)
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HOMOLOGATE A PROTECTION MANDATE (IN CASE OF INCAPACITY)

homologate a mandate In Quebec, the homologation of a protection mandate (in case of incapacity) is a legal process that formalizes the appointment of a mandatary to act on behalf…

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NEW QUEBEC RULE REGARDING TUTORSHIP REGIME FOR PERSONS OF FULL AGE – AND HOW A LAWYER CAN BE OF USE
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NEW QUEBEC RULE REGARDING TUTORSHIP REGIME FOR PERSONS OF FULL AGE – AND HOW A LAWYER CAN BE OF USE

tutorship lawyer In recent years, Quebec has reformed its rules concerning the tutorship regime for persons of full age. These changes aim to provide better protection for individuals who are…

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THE ASSISTANCE MEASURE — ASSISTANT TO AN ADULT
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THE ASSISTANCE MEASURE — ASSISTANT TO AN ADULT

assistant to an adult Since 2022, a support measure called "assistant to an adult" has been in place in Quebec for capable but vulnerable persons. Unlike tutorship or protection mandates,…

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INITIAL CONSULTATION IN PERSON (AND PARKING IS AVAILABLE)
Consultation in Person

INITIAL CONSULTATION IN PERSON (AND PARKING IS AVAILABLE)

Consultation in Person In the context of seeking legal advice in Quebec, consultations in person offer a tangible sense of trust and connection between the lawyer and client. Meeting face-to-face…

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BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER – LEGAL ASPECTS IN QUEBEC
Borderline Personality Disorder

BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER – LEGAL ASPECTS IN QUEBEC

Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that can significantly impact an individual's decision-making abilities, interpersonal relationships, and emotional regulation. In Quebec, as elsewhere in…

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