Comprehensive Legal Services for Seniors

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At Senior Legal Canada, we provide specialized legal services tailored to meet the unique needs of seniors. Our experienced team understands the challenges faced by older adults and offers compassionate, expert guidance through every legal process.

Estate Planning & Wills

Proper estate planning ensures your wishes are respected and your loved ones are protected. Our services include:

  • Will drafting and updates
  • Living wills and healthcare directives
  • Power of attorney documents
  • Estate administration guidance

We helped Mrs. Johnson, 78, restructure her estate to protect her assets while ensuring her grandchildren's education would be funded.

Guardianship & Capacity Issues

Navigating capacity concerns requires sensitivity and legal expertise. We assist with:

  • Capacity assessments
  • Guardianship applications
  • Representation agreements
  • Dispute resolution

Recently, we successfully represented a family seeking guardianship for their father with advancing dementia, ensuring his care needs were met.

Social Benefits & Pensions

Maximize your entitlements with our specialized knowledge of senior benefits:

  • CPP and OAS applications
  • Disability benefit claims
  • Veterans' benefits
  • Appeals for denied claims

We recovered $28,000 in back payments for Mr. Chen after his disability benefits were incorrectly denied.

Housing & Long-Term Care

Protect your housing rights and navigate care transitions:

  • Long-term care contracts review
  • Tenancy rights for seniors
  • Retirement home agreements
  • Dispute resolution

We successfully negotiated better care terms for Mrs. Patel when her retirement home tried to change her accommodation agreement.

Our Service Process

  1. Initial Consultation: Free 30-minute assessment to understand your needs
  2. Case Evaluation: Thorough review of your documents and situation
  3. Strategy Development: Customized plan to achieve your goals
  4. Implementation: Expert handling of all legal processes
  5. Ongoing Support: Regular updates and availability for questions

Did You Know? Senior Legal Fact

Over 60% of Canadian seniors don't have an updated will that reflects their current wishes. Many are unaware that marriage automatically revokes previous wills in most provinces.

Client Success Story

"After my husband passed, I was overwhelmed with the estate process. Senior Legal Canada guided me through every step with patience and expertise. They saved me from making costly mistakes and helped secure my financial future."

- Margaret W., 72, Toronto

Monthly Legal Tip

Review your power of attorney documents every 3-5 years or after major life changes. Laws and your circumstances evolve, and outdated documents might not serve your current needs.

Read more legal tips on our blog →

Need Immediate Assistance?

Our emergency legal support line is available for urgent senior legal matters.