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Undue influence in estates and related matters

  • November 01, 2013
  • Kimberly Whaley

It’s not always obvious that undue pressure is being placed on an elderly testator to change a will—and there isn’t always evidence when it is. Fortunately, evidence isn’t always necessary. Kimberly Whaley of Whaley Estate Litigation explains.

Elder Law

Discharge from hospital to long-term care

  • November 01, 2013
  • Jane E. Meadus

Elderly patients in hospital awaiting admission to long-term care homes are often referred to as bed-blockers because they’re taking up space someone with more urgent need could use. In this article, Jane E. Meadus takes a look at patient rights.

Elder Law

Residential care manual

  • November 01, 2013
  • Jane Lewis

Jane Lewis, Executive Director of the BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support in Vancouver says the centre has received funding to produce an ebook covering legal issues in residential care.

Elder Law