Business Details
Trusted Elder Law Services in Montreal
Allan J. Gold is a seasoned legal professional with over four decades of experience in civil and elder law. Specializing in elder law, wills, estates, and family business transitions, our firm provides comprehensive legal solutions tailored to seniors and their families. As the author of the groundbreaking 2,500-page legal text 'Elder Law in Canada,' we combine deep expertise with a commitment to protecting seniors' rights.Our practice extends to litigation, power of attorney, and incapacity mandates, supported by a career dedicated to legal education and advocacy. With a focus on estate preparedness and elder care, we serve as a trusted resource for clients navigating complex legal matters in Montreal and beyond.
Services
Elder Law
Wills & Estates
Power of Attorney
Mandate in Incapacity
Elder Care Advocacy
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of legal experience in elder law and civil litigation.
- Our practice includes authoring Canada's leading elder law legal text.
- We specialize in complex estate planning and incapacity mandate cases.
- Our team provides litigation expertise for senior rights enforcement.
- We combine legal advocacy with educational resources for estate preparedness.
Services
Elder Law
Specialized legal representation for seniors facing incapacity, elder abuse, or rights violations. Our practice includes court actions for mandate homologation, curatorship, and caregiver claims. We advocate for seniors' legal protections in long-term care facilities and personal care matters.
Wills & Estates
Comprehensive estate planning services covering wills, trusts, and organ donation consent. We provide guidance on estate inventory, distribution surveys, and advance medical directives. Our expertise includes resolving contested will disputes and ensuring proper asset transfer.
Power of Attorney
Drafting and enforcement of power of attorney documents for financial and healthcare decisions. We assist with incapacity mandates and ensure legal compliance for personal care and property management arrangements.
Mandate in Incapacity
Creating legally binding incapacity mandates to appoint decision-makers for health and financial matters. We guide clients through declaration of incapacity processes and court-appointed curatorship procedures.
Elder Care Advocacy
Legal support for seniors in long-term care facilities, including abuse prevention and care standard enforcement. We represent clients in disputes regarding personal care quality and resident rights violations.
People
Allan J. Gold
Lawyer
Montreal-based lawyer with 40+ years of experience in elder law and civil litigation. Author of 'Elder Law in Canada' and advocate for senior rights. Holds degrees from McGill University and member of the Quebec Bar since 1975.
Questions
What areas of law does Allan J. Gold specialize in?
We specialize in elder law, wills and estates, power of attorney, incapacity mandates, and related litigation matters.
How can I create a legally valid will in Quebec?
Our firm provides Quebec-compliant will drafting services, including advance medical directives and estate distribution planning.
What should I consider when appointing a power of attorney?
We guide clients through selecting appropriate decision-makers for financial and healthcare matters, ensuring legal compliance and personal needs.
How do you handle elder abuse cases?
We provide legal representation for seniors facing abuse, including court actions to enforce rights and secure appropriate care standards.
Can you help with contested will disputes?
Yes, we represent clients in estate litigation including will contests and inheritance disputes.
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