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7 Steps to Solving a Legal Problem |
There are laws to protect us from being treated unfairly, but it still happens to most of us. When it does, we have to stand up for ourselves – but that isn’t always easy. It’s often hard to know who is right, where to start, or what to do if the problem isn’t easily solved.
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2012-04-01 |
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Abuse of Older Adults |
Elder abuse, or the abuse of older adults, has been defined
as any deliberate action or lack of action that causes harm
to an older adult. Neglecting an older adult by not doing
something can be just as abusive as actually striking the older
adult physically. Under- or over-medicating a person... |
2012-01-01 |
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Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act |
This booklet is for people who either:
find themselves, or a loved one, in a state of diminished mental capacity and are interested in exploring joint decision-making options; or
have a loved one who has lost capacity and must set up Guardianship and Trusteeship for that person... |
2012-01-01 |
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Being a Guarantor |
Has someone you know asked you to be a Guarantor? Are you already a Guarantor and worried about what comes next, or what is already occurring? This booklet provides important information on being a Guarantor, and will help you understand everything that is involved in this role. |
2011-06-16 |
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Being an Agent |
This booklet is for people who have been asked to be an Agent under someone’s Personal Directive. It explains what is involved in being an Agent. It is divided into two sections:
a question and answer section that covers issues to consider before you accept the job as well as common questions and... |
2013-01-31 |
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Being an Attorney |
This booklet is for people who have been asked to be an Attorney under someone’s Enduring Power of Attorney. It explains what is involved in being an Attorney. It is divided into two sections:
a question and answer section touching on issues to consider before you accept the job as well as common... |
2013-01-31 |
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Being an Executor |
This booklet explains what is involved in being an Executor. It is divided
into two sections:
• a question and answer section that looks at issues to consider before you
accept the job as well as common questions and examples; and
• a checklist section that helps guide you when the testator—... |
2013-01-31 |
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Dating and New Relationships |
You are never too old to fall in love! However, if you are widowed or divorced and seeking new companionship, you may find yourself with many questions. The world of dating is diff erent than it used to be. Also, unlike when you were younger and fi rst starting out, you may now have family members... |
2011-10-20 |
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Financial Abuse |
Any deliberate action or lack of action that causes harm to an older adult is elder abuse. The harm could be physical, emotional, financial or some combination and is often caused by a close friend or relative. It is not your fault. It is controlling behaviour. This publication deals with Financial... |
2011-10-20 |
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Grandparents Rights |
This booklet is for grandparents who want to know about their rights and options with respect to their grandchildren. For grandparents who are currently being, or are worried that they will be, denied access to their grandchildren, this booklet explains what is involved in obtaining access with... |
2010-06-02 |
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Is It Reliable? 7 Clues to Good Legal Information Online |
This tip sheet propvides 7 clues to find reliable legal information on the internet. The tip sheet can also be found in a video format on our youtube channel. You can view the video here. |
2012-09-07 |
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Life Leases |
When you enter into a life lease agreement,
you buy the exclusive right to occupy a unit in a
particular development for life, or a fixed term
(for example, 50 years), or until you are no longer
capable of living independently in the unit. This
type of lease agreement is a legal agreement... |
2011-02-01 |
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Making a Personal Directive |
This booklet is for people who are wondering if they should write a Personal Directive. It is about putting your affairs in order and planning for the future. It explains what is involved in making a Personal Directive and how a Personal Directive can help you to look after your future personal (... |
2012-01-31 |
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Making a Power of Attorney |
By preparing a Power of Attorney now, you can ensure that your property is managed by someone who knows you and what you want, someone you trust to act in your best interests, when you are unable to make decisions for yourself. This booklet explains what is involved in making a... |
2012-01-02 |
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Making a Will |
This booklet is for people who are wondering if they should write a Will. It explains what is involved in making a Will. The purpose of writing a Will is to pass on your belongings to your loved ones according to your wishes and with as few problems as possible. If you die without a Will, it’s... |
2013-01-31 |
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Physical Abuse |
Any deliberate action or lack of action that causes harm to an older adult is elder abuse. The harm could be physical, emotional, financial or some combination and is often caused by a close friend or relative. It is not your fault. It is controlling behaviour. |
2011-10-20 |
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Planning Your Own Funeral |
Although many people do not think about funerals until they are faced with the death of a loved one, it is possible to pre-arrange one’s own funeral. For some, this is simply an automatic part of planning for the future,similar to taking out life insurance or writing a Will. For others, this pre-... |
2011-09-12 |
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Psychological Abuse |
Any deliberate action or lack of action that causes harm to an older adult is elder abuse. The harm could be physical, psychological (emotional), financial or some combination and is often caused by a close friend or relative. It is not your fault. It is controlling behaviour. |
2011-03-07 |
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Renting a Condominium |
If you are thinking about renting a
condominium, there are certain laws and
regulations in Alberta that you should be
aware of.
A tenant in a condominium is bound by
rental laws, and also by condominium
laws and regulations. When you are a
tenant in a condominium, you are bound
by more laws... |
2011-02-01 |
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Renting Out a Room in Your Home |
If you are a homeowner and are thinking about
renting out a spare room in your home, you
should become familiar with the laws that
relate to this living arrangement. While the idea
of saving money by renting out a room in your
house may be appealing, there are some risks
associated with... |
2011-02-01 |
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Reverse Mortgages |
A reverse mortgage (also known as a Home
Equity Conversion Mortgage or HECM) is a loan
that is designed for homeowners 60 years of
age and older (the age qualification applies to
both spouses). While this type of loan has been
available in the United States for some time, it
is relatively... |
2011-02-01 |
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Violence Faite Aux Personnes Âgées |
R La violence faite aux personnes âgées a été définie comme étant toute action
délibérée ou manque d’action qui cause du tort à une personne âgée. Négliger
une personne âgée en ne faisant rien peut être aussi violent que, par exemple,
frapper physiquement une personne âgée. Sous ou sur-... |
2007-04-03 |
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