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We were proud to host another informative seminar on Greek legal issues with the Greek Community Of Toronto.

All Greek legal issues will be discussed.

When your health starts to decline, who do you trust to make decisions for you? Do you feel comfortable having uncomfortable conversations with that person? Does he or she know what your wishes are when it comes to long term care versus at home care? How about when it comes to end-of-life care? These questions are as essential to an estate plan as a balance sheet of assets and yet it often only receive a few moments of discussion.

POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR CARE – THE SOFTER SIDE OF ESTATE PLANNING - All About Estates This Blog was written by Emily Racine, Estate and Trust Consultant with Scotia Wealth Management Many of my estate planning conversations revolve around what I call the “hard topics” – such as, how do I save on taxes? Should I avoid probate? Do my children need a trust? However, one...

Greek passports to be valid for 10 years from now on | eKathimerini.com The validity of new Greek passports doubled from five to 10 years for all citizens aged 14 and above on Thursday, the Citizens’ Protection Ministry confirmed in an announcement.

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6565672

More homebuyers are turning to private lenders in Ontario. Here's what you should know | CBC News With a housing market that's pricing out many in the Greater Toronto Area and stricter mortgage rules in Canada, private lending is becoming more popular among those looking to secure loans to buy a home — but experts warn there are risks involved.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/article-when-real-estate-deals-die-deposits-are-often-held-hostage/

When real estate deals die, deposits are often held hostage Lawyers who deal with disputes regarding failed real estate sales say requests for advice are the higher than been in years

Powers of Attorney
Is your caregiver the best person to make financial and property related decisions for you? Should these roles be filled by different people with unique skill sets? Will your caregiver respect the input and decisions of your financial decision-maker?

Powers of Attorney: Whose Decision Is It Anyway? - All About Estates This Blog was written by: Alicia Mossington (Godin), Estate and Trust Consultant, Scotia Wealth Management Is your caregiver the best person to make financial and property related decisions for you? Should these roles be filled by different people with unique skill sets? Will your caregiver respect....

On Thursday, June 9, 2022, the Greek Community Of Toronto and Spingos Law hosted a presentation by Greek Lawyer Vasiliki Anyfanti. Over 200 members of the Greek Community attended the seminar and participated in a Question and Answer session that lasted over 3 hours! It was a great honour to be able to provide a much-needed service to the community, and provide information on Obtaining Greek Citizenship and Passports, Greek Real Estate Law, Greek Wills and Powers of Attorney, and Greek Inheritance Law. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Important Read!

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/taxes/article-set-a-goal-this-year-of-updating-your-estate-plan/?utm_source=Shared+Article+Sent+to+User&utm_medium=E-mail:+Newsletters+/+E-Blasts+/+etc.&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links

Set a goal this year of updating your estate plan When it comes to your estate plan, your will is probably the most important document that should be prepared

"The bottom line is, regularly have your will reviewed to reflect your current situation even if you don’t think there are any changes to be made. Laws are ever-evolving and you don’t want your intended wishes for your estate to be questioned."

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-ontarios-jan-1-law-change-will-affect-wills-of-divorced-people/

A legal change on Jan. 1 will affect couples who marry and their wills As of Jan. 1, people in Ontario will no longer see their legal will deemed invalid when they remarry after a divorce

November is Make a Will Month. Here are the top reasons to have a lawyer draft your estate plan, will, and powers of attorney.

Contact Spingos Law at 416-915-2440 or at [email protected] for my information.

Top 5 Reasons to Have a Lawyer Draft Your Estate Plan and Will Deciding how you're going to draft your estate plan and will? Canadians have more options now than ever. From doing it yourself, to consumer apps, to working with a lawyer, finding the right solution for you depending on your situation is incredibly important. In this blog post, we'll highlight the....

It was my pleasure to sponsor the annual Greek Community Of Toronto golf tournament and to help honour the memory of three Builders of our Community. Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers for the great hospitality and delicious food (especially the gyros and hamburgers!).

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Marriage No Longer Revokes a Will in Ontario

Marriage No Longer Revokes a Will in Ontario In February we broke down Bill 245, the Accelerating Access to Justice Act and last month the bill received Royal Assent. One of the act's biggest changes is the repeal of ss. 15(a) and 16 of Ontario's Succession Law Reform Act (the "SLRA"), meaning that marriage no longer revokes a will.