North America: Family and Matrimonial

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice examined whether a woman with diminished capacity required a court-appointed guardian to manage her substantial property holdings, or if less restrictive alternatives could protect her interests while preserving her autonomy. The case centered on balancing the state's duty to protect vulnerable persons against an individual's fundamental right to self-determination when making decisions about tens of millions of dollars in assets.

If you have just lost a loved one, or if you are trying to plan ahead so your family does not get stuck in court, one question comes up faster than any other...

You may think you know what it means – and what it takes – to be a Trustee, but what does the role really entail?