Webinar/Information Session Videos
Wills and Powers of Attorney Information Session
May 14, 2020
This session covered the following topics:
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What is a Will?
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Other items that can be covered in Will.
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Powers of Attorney for Personal Care
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Powers of Attorney for Property
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The proper signing of these documents, and impact of Covid-19 on the signing process.
Losing a Loved One and Managing the Estate
May 21, 2020
This session covered the following topics:
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Upon death, Organ donation, and funeral arrangements.
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Funerals, religious rites, burial and cremation, and some comment about costs.
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Who takes charge in a situation where there is a will or no will.
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Duties and obligations of executor or administrator of the estate, and professional assistance they may seek (lawyers and accountants, etc.)
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Compensation or payment for those who take on the responsibility of executor or administrator.
How to Divide Property Upon Death or Separation of Partners (Married or Common Law)
May 28, 2020
During this session, we covered the following topics:
1. What happens to property of spouses when one passes away?
2. Property Division – What are the rules for married or common-law partners?
3. Common-Law Partners and potential interest in property (such as a Joint Venture).
4. Equalization Calculations – how is this done?
5. Keeping Records of Value of Property and Date of Marriage – Domestic Contract before and during the marriage
6. Ways to Resolve Property Issues – Court and Trial or Mediation and Arbitration
Changing Child/Spousal Support to a Fair and Affordable Number
June 4, 2020
In this session, we covered the following topics:
1. Child support, Basic – who qualifies, for how long, and how much
2. Child support – add ons beyond basic, what qualifies and how do you determine how much
3. Spousal Support – who qualifies, for how long, and how much
4. Spousal Support – Ongoing or Lump Sum
5. Once Determined – Child or Spousal Support – what allows for a change, by court or mediation