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How Far Does a Power of Attorney for Personal Care Go? Limits Reaffirmed in Orr v Orr, 2025 ONSC 4986

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Today’s Post by Brianna Fable-Watson, Articling Student at Gowling WLG | Gowling WLG Ontario courts continue to emphasize that the authority granted to attorneys for personal care is legally constrained and subject to competing statutory rights, particularly in long-term care settings. The decision in Orr v Orr, 2025 ONSC 4986 (CanLII) provides a clear illustration of the limits of a power of attorney for personal care, where the Ontario Superior….

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Estate Planning Considerations for Professional Athletes: Protecting Wealth Beyond the Game

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Yash Chavda, Articling Student, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP A career in professional sports can be incredibly lucrative, but those earnings are typically concentrated into a short window, with most athletes reaching their peak earning years in their twenties and early thirties. During this period, athletes may sign major contracts, secure sponsorships, and build large personal brands. At the same time, they must navigate uncertainty, frequent relocation, and shifting financial circumstances…..

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Estate Trustee Renunciation and Resignation: Accounting Obligations and Liability Considerations

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Today’s Post is by Ashley Thornton, Articling Student, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP When an estate trustee steps down from their role, whether voluntarily or by removal, they face a critical question: what obligations remain, and what risks do they carry forward? The transition out of a trusteeship is not simply a matter of handing over the keys. In Ontario, departing trustees must navigate procedural requirements, accounting duties, and potential liability….

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Charities Law for Testators: Director Compensation

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Gwenyth Stadig, Partner, Amber LeBlanc, Articling Student, Upama Poudyal, Associate, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP When a testator located in Ontario intends to create a charity through their will and fund it with estate assets, it is essential to understand Ontario’s rules regarding compensation of charity directors. Generally, directors of charities cannot receive remuneration, with limited exceptions and potential approval pathways. Estate-planning professionals should ensure the will, constating documents of the….

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Growing Families, Closed Classes: A Primer on Understanding Timing in Estate Gifts

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Today’s post by Brianna Fable-Watson, Articling Student Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP Estate planning documents often use broad phrases such as “to X’s children” “to grandchildren”, or “issue” when making gifts. While convenient, these terms can unintentionally create uncertainty especially when family circumstances change between the signing of the will and the testator’s death. A Common Scenario Rob, a thoughtful and organized individual, drafts his will. In it, he leaves shares….

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Guarding Legacies in Blended Families: Cautionary Tips for Will Drafting

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On the left half of the image is a photo of a mother and teen walking into a dorm room. On the right side is a woman on a couch with retirement home staff.

Today’s Post written by  Ashley Thornton, Articling Student, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP Blended families, specifically those with stepchildren, in Ontario face unique estate planning challenges which are occasionally overlooked. If not planned for expressly, this may lead to unintended disinheritance or costly litigation. Drafting with intention is therefore essential. Clear definitions, explicit beneficiary designations, and coordination of all parts of the estate plan (including beneficiary designations on registered accounts and….

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