C W Dupuis

A will provides clear direction for whomever is responsible for your estate and its assets when you pass away. Neglecting to have an up-to-date will may result in the government being involved in the dispersal of your assets. Having an experienced estate planner can be invaluable when navigating the often complex elements such as trusts and health directives.

Power of Attorney allows a predetermined individual the legal power to oversee your financial and legal matters on your behalf. A power of attorney cannot be used for health care decisions. It can be used for a specific purpose such as signing important legal documents and can be set for a limited period of time.

Homeowners often have significant equity in their homes, due to an increase in property value or because they have paid down a mortgage, or in many cases both. We can help you determine an appropriate lender if you don't have one, and then provide key legal advice and help you with the documents required to make your funds available as soon as possible.

A number of situations arise where true copies of documents are necessary in order to be accepted by organizations outside of Canada. Examples of this include Notarized copies of diplomas for education credentials, copies of identification for immigration, or copies of business documents.

Children traveling alone, with groups, or with only one of their parents should travel with a consent letter obtained from each person with custodial or guardianship rights.In addition, we recommend that clients contact the representatives of each country to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information regarding entry requirements.