Toronto partner Emily Hubling comments on the elements to consider before accepting the role of power of attorney for a loved one in an article from The Canadian Press.
She notably comments on the importance of having a clear picture of your loved one’s financial situation before agreeing, but also to gather information about the broader picture such as potential family disputes.
“Some of the harder cases are when somebody has all their finances in order, but their kids are fighting or there’s discord in the family,” said partner Emily Hubling. “That’s an important part that needs to be taken into consideration, because that can take up a lot of time and emotional energy for the person stepping into the (power of attorney) role.”
