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VerifiedHer Will will govern when she dies regardless of how old it is, unless a newer one can be found.
If necessary you can apply to Court to become her legal guardian. This will involve having the Court declared her as incompetent to manage her affairs and you will need to provide the Court with expert reports to prove this.
You can find a lawyer in Richmond Hill either by contacting the Law Society of Upper Canada and using their Lawyer Referral Service or by checking on line at lexpert which is a legal directory of leading lawyers throughout Canada. It is well-respected by the legal community.
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If necessary you can apply to Court to become her legal guardian. This will involve having the Court declared her as incompetent to manage her affairs and you will need to provide the Court with expert reports to prove this.
You can find a lawyer in Richmond Hill either by contacting the Law Society of Upper Canada and using their Lawyer Referral Service or by checking on line at lexpert which is a legal directory of leading lawyers throughout Canada. It is well-respected by the legal community.
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