A Mandatary Refuses to Submit the Final Report for His Administration In Quebec, a person who administers another person’s property under a power of attorney or a protection mandate does…
Blended family legal frameworks A blended family can bring together spouses, children from previous relationships, common children, former spouses and several generations under one family structure. While these families are…
When should you homologate a protection mandate? A protection mandate is intended to prepare for a situation in which a person becomes unable to take care of themselves, manage their…
Mandate in Case of Incapacity and Family Exploitation A mandate in case of incapacity, now generally called a protection mandate in Quebec, is one of the principal legal tools available…
How do I become my father's mandatary? When a parent begins to lose the ability to manage personal affairs, finances or important decisions, one of the first questions families often…
What Should I Do if My Mandatary Abuses His Power of Attorney? Granting someone a power of attorney is an important act of trust. In Quebec, a power of attorney…
Who Can Apply for the Homologation of a Protection Mandate in Quebec? When a loved one becomes incapable of making decisions because of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, mental illness, an accident,…
How to Get a Protection Mandate for My Parent? When an aging parent begins experiencing memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or another condition affecting their ability to make decisions, many…
Someone Is Draining My Mother's Bank Account—What Can I Do? Discovering that someone is draining your mother's bank account can be alarming and emotionally overwhelming. Whether the money is disappearing…
Protection Mandate Homologation, Defamation and a Social Worker Understanding the Role of a Social Worker During Protection Mandate Homologation In Québec, the homologation of a protection mandate is an important…