On April 11, 2019, the government of Ontario presented its first budget, Protecting What Matters Most. In its plan, the government laid out its top four priorities for the province: balancing the…
Last spring, PooranLaw represented two intervenors, the Canadian Association for Community Living (“CACL”) and People First of Canada (“PFC”) in the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) appeal in S.A. v. Metro Vancouver…
Microboards Ontario Microboards Ontario, a not-for-profit organization, was founded by a group of grassroots community leaders and disability activities in the summer of 2018 to promote the development of self-directed support organizations…
PooranLaw is excited to announce our new Estate and Trust Program in collaboration with Concentra Trust and Ability Tax & Trust. This will make your planning more secure than ever. Concentra Trust…
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The trustee of an estate or of a trust (such as a Henson Trust) is responsible for a number of important tasks. It’s critical that you appoint a trustee that you have…
There are two main types of guardianship. A guardian of property is someone who has been appointed by a court to make financial decisions on behalf of another adult. Property decisions involve…
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows someone else to act on your behalf, should you become incapable of: (1) managing your property or your finances, or (2) making…
Trusts can be valuable tools for ensuring the financial security of your family members, including minors and persons with disabilities. A trust is a legal arrangement that allows you to leave behind…
A will is a legal document signed by you that appoints a legal representative, known as an executor and trustee (or “estate trustee”), to manage your affairs and handle your assets upon…
Together, Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw have produced a free e-book — the pre-eminent guide to future planning for people with disabilities, Henson Trusts, government benefits, legal decision making, guardianship and more.
Together, Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw have produced another free e-book – essential reading to anyone looking to engage or who has engaged a support worker. The book provides a detailed and accessible explanation of the law of employment and contractual relationships, as well as key related considerations respecting insurance, funding, taxes, and much more.