We recently looked at a publication by Dr. K. Shulman published in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. It was intended to serve as a warning to other psychiatrists. However, it …
Power of Attorney for Property FORM
The following is an example of a Power of Attorney for Property using Forms currently in common use in Ontario. The names are fictional. This is an example of a …
Red Flags about Capacity
Dr. Ken Shulman et al wrote an article concerning mental capacity which was recently published in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Naturally, it was directed to other psychiatrists. However, it’s …
Power of Attorney for Property: Questions and Answers
The following is an explanation offered on the subject by the Ministry of the Attorney General: “SECTION 2: CONTINUING POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR PROPERTY Do I have to use a …
Proposal to Update Banks v. Goodfellow
Dr. K. Shulman an Ontario Psychiatrist and others have proposed d an update to the traditional Banks v. Goodfellow test. The testator must be: 1. capable of understanding the act …
Testamentary Capacity: Is Banks v. Goodfellow Still Law?
In Canada and most other English-speaking jurisdictions, the leading case on testamentary capacity remains Banks v Goodfellow (1870) a decision from the English High Court in 1870. Here’s the test: …
Power of Attorney for Personal Care (Ontario Form)
This is the Form for the Power of Attorney for Personal Care published by the Province: Power of Attorney for Personal Care (Made in accordance with the Substitute Decisions Act, …
Termination of Powers of Attorney on Death in Ontario
1. The General Rule (Common Law) At common law, a Power of Attorney (POA) was treated as an agency relationship. As such: Cases: 2. Exception: Power Coupled with an Interest …
Commercial Indicators – 5 September 2025
Commercial Bond Yields CMB5 Year – 2.97%*Est. CANHOU 12/15/30[-0.10%] 10 Year – 3.66%*Est. CANHOU 03/15/36[-0.09%] Floating Rate insured cost of funds 2.91%[-] Prime Rate 4.95%[-] GoC2 Year – 2.61%CAN 09/01/28[-0.03%] 3 Year – 2.64% CAN 03/01/29[-0.09%] 5 …
Senility and Senile Dementia: are they the same thing?
Actually close,but not identical. Bottom line: Evolution “senility” and “senile dementia” in medical language: Before the mid-20th century 1950s–1970s 1980s–1990s 2000s–present Summary: Brian Madigan LL.B., Broker www.OntarioRealEstateSource.com
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