Power
of
Attorney
What
is a
power
of
attorney?
Why
do I
need
a
power
of
attorney?
What
is a
power
of
attorney
kit?
Where
can
I
get
a
power
of
attorney
kit?
Are
there
different
kinds
of
power
of
attorney?
What
if I
don't
want
a
power
of
attorney?
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No one can make you sign a power of attorney if you don't want to. But, if you don't choose one, the government may have to appoint someone to make certain decisions for you if you become unable to make decisions yourself.
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It's better if you choose someone you feel you can really trust, who knows your wishes.
How
do I
get
a
copy
of
someone's
will
after
they
die?
How
do I
apply
for
death
benefits?
How
do I
find
out
about
the
status
of
my
estate
application?
How
do I
calculate
the
amount
of
the
estate
administration
tax?
How
do I
prove
I'm
an
heir
(someone
who
inherits
property)
to
an
estate?
How
is
an
estate
distributed?
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When a person dies with a will, the estate is distributed according to the directions in the will.
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When a person dies without a valid will (intestate), Ontario's law on intestate succession requires a specific distribution of the estate.
How
can
I
find
out
what
happened
to
an
estate
of a
family
member?
Where
can
I
find
court
forms
for
estates
proceedings?
Why
is
the
Office
of
the
Children's
Lawyer
involved
in
an
estate
or
trust
matter?
Why
is
the
Public
Guardian
and
Trustee
involved
in
an
estate
or
trust
matter?
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The Public Guardian and Trustee plays a role in protecting mentally incapable people, protecting the public's interest in charities, searching for heirs, investing perpetual care funds and dealing with dissolved corporations.
Where
can
I
find
more
information
about
estates?
