If it appears that a family member may be having problems making decisions regarding important issues, there are a number of potential steps to take. One possibility for those in Ontario facing this situation could be a guardianship, but before moving forward, the...
Many people might not realize that parents or caregivers of children aren’t always automatically entitled to manage or receive a child’s money. Anyone under the age of 18 is considered a minor child. A minor may need a guardian of their property in instances where the...
There are instances when an adult might be mentally incapable of making his or her own decisions. There might be a number of reasons for this -- dementia, severe depression, anxiety, among others. In these cases, someone who is mentally astute may have to become the...
Most parents take very good care of their children, seeing to their physical and emotional needs. The shoe could eventually be on the other foot for some Ontario residents who find that a parent is starting to have difficulty thinking clearly and making prudent...
Life is unpredictable, and there are times when people may no longer have the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. In Ontario when that happens, guardianships may come into play, and there are guardians for both property and person. It may be helpful to...
Your loved one’s mental decline may have been a concern of yours for months or even years. Now, however, you realize that your loved one may be a danger to himself or herself. Perhaps your loved one cannot remember to take important medications, pay critical bills or...
When a loved one begins exhibiting symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, it may be difficult to know when to step in and take control of the situation. However, one international study shows that someone who receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s may already have been...
Guardianship is an important tool family and friends can use to protect a loved one who is no longer able to care for himself or herself. Through guardianship, someone can obtain the legal authority to manage a loved one's financial, legal or medical concerns without...
As people age, they could end up suffering from medical conditions that require them to need assistance with their daily lives. Many are fortunate enough to having caring loved ones who are there for them in their time of need.Caring for someone with dementia presents...
Each year, numerous Ontario families realize that one of their members can no longer adequately take care of themselves. After making inquiries, it may have become clear that someone will need to step in and provide care for him or her. If the family member in...
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