Knowledgeable Estate Litigators Representing Elderly Clients in Ottawa and throughout Ontario

Canada is experiencing an unprecedented demographic change. It has been estimated that by 2041, one-fourth of Canada’s population will be over the age of 65. At the same time, many Canadians are living and working longer and longer. As the “baby boomer” generation moves into its senior years, elder law issues associated with this changing landscape are increasingly coming to the forefront.

Elder Law is a legal term which encompasses those practice areas that address matters affecting the aging population and includes ensuring the legal and financial interests of older individuals are secure, as well as steps taPaul by supportive family and relatives to ensure that the interests of their loved ones are protected.

Ensuring your interests are protected

Our team of trusted elder law lawyers can assist you with a number of crucial elements of preparing for the next phase of life, including:

• Estates and trusts;
• Powers of attorney and guardianships;
• Applications for guardianship for property;
• Applications for guardianship for personal care;
• Substitute decision maker disputes;
• Physicians’ or medical care directives, declarations, and “>powers of attorney disputes;
• Advice, counseling, and advocacy of rights.

If you need assistance with any of the above, or would like to discuss what you can do to ensure that your interests are protected as you get older, contact our experienced and knowledgeable lawyers who will help you navigate the various options you have available. Our legal team has years of valuable experience in assisting individuals with these specialized legal issues.

Compassionate Lawyers Assisting with Elder Abuse and Fraud

Older individuals are disproportionately vulnerable to abuse.  One in five Canadians believes they know a senior who may be experiencing some form of abuse. The most common forms of elder abuse are physical, psychological, and financial, with financial being the most frequently reported.  Elder abuse is any action by someone who is in a relationship of trust, which results in harm and/or distress to an older individual. Elder abuse can also include neglect, which is lack of action by someone who is in a relationship of trust that results in harm and/or distress to an older individual.

If you are concerned about a loved one, or suspect that they may be the target of abuse, neglect and/or fraud – we can help. Our experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate lawyers can assist you in ensuring that your loved one is protected and can provide assistance and advice on:

• Consent and capacity issues;
• Power of attorney disputes;
• Removal and replacement of guardians for property;
• Removal and replacement of guardians for personal care.

If you suspect your loved one has been the target of elder abuse and/or fraud, contact our Ottawa estate lawyers for assistance

The respected estate litigation lawyers at Mecid Associates LLP will ensure that your loved one is protected, that their interests and rights are preserved, and that an optimal resolution is reached. Call us at (613) 208-0705 or contact us online for a free initial consultation.