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We are all suffering through the worst pandemic in memory. With that in mind, I’d like to give you a list of things that I’m looking forward to after we defeat the Coronavirus.
When are trusts most often used in wills? When you are intending to benefit a minor child in your will, you are intending to benefit a person who receives odsp, you want to control what happens to the inheritance after a beneficiary’s death or you want to control the beneficiary’s spending.
If the CAS calls you for an interview, do you have to speak with them? The short answer is, in most cases, no – however, if you don’t agree to an interview, this raises a big red flag, and the CAS has a range of options open to them to compel you to participate in their investigation, or to continue their investigation without your involvement.
Coping with serious injuries, along with a delay in getting care and/or wage loss benefits, can make a difficult situation that much worse. At Martin & Hillyer we believe it is critical to become actively involved in our client’s case as soon as possible.
Don’t always trust google to show you the best results! Here are some tips to help you identify real, local lawyers when searching online.
When travelling, planning for an adverse health issue is never high on the agenda but the cost of health care in other countries can be extraordinary! Be prepared with these tips from Bruce Hillyer.
Government amended the Rules of Civil Procedure related to cases with damages of $200,000 or less. While lawyers are not exactly known for being open to innovation, these changes should be embraced by the personal injury bar.
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently provided further guidance on the use of surveillance and Facebook in personal injury cases in its decision of Nemchin v. Green, 2019 ONCA 634.
Do I Really Need A Power Of Attorney? The short answer to this question is “yes” but if you were wondering why, keep reading!
When someone suffers a significant injury and disability, she understandably typically focuses on the benefits to which she may be entitled from insurance companies (e.g., Income Replacement Benefits and Long-Term Disability Benefits). What is sometimes overlooked is the monthly Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefit which can provide a much-needed financial safety net to protect the injured person and her family.