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The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, June 16, 2022 | 8 theifp.ca fae +HEINu BARRISTERS + SOLICITORS J. David Keith Partner Commercial and Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Estate Litigation. OFFICE LOCATIONS GEORGETOWN 8 Guelph Street , 905 452 7400 BRAMPTON OFFICE (Main) 350 Rutherford Road S., Suite 320 \¥ 905 452 7400 CALEDON EAST 15955 Airport Road, Suite 201 , 905 584 4545 ASK THE PROFESSIONAL Q My friend named me in her power of attorney for property. I’m not sure if | should accept it or where to start. A This is not something to consider lightly. Whether someone is an estate trustee for the estate of someone that has passed. away, or they act under a power of attorney for someone “that is still alive, they are matters within the scope of the authority granted. The exercise of the authority requires a high standard of care and a failure to exercise that duty properly, may lead to claims personally against the fiduciary. One way to hold a fiduciary accountable is to require them to pass accounts for the period of time under which they acted. as a fiduciary. Passing accounts requires particulars and supporting documentation with respect to the accounts. Estates may take a few years to completely administer, and acting under a power of attorney often last much longer. There are options if you do not want to accept the responsibility, but the process depends on whether you have taken any steps under the authorities conferred. It is always important to get comprehensive estate planning advice in advance, jowever, if you are dealing with an estate issue, give us a call to set up a free % hour consultation. Enjoy the weekend Empowering Clients. Enriching the Community. The advice offered in this column is intended for informational purposes only. Use of this column is not intended to replace or substitute any professional, financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice. IBNEWS FIRST CASE OF MONKEYPOX REPORTED IN HALTON DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com lalton Region Public Health has confirmed Hal- ton's first reported case of monkeypox. In a news re- lease issued June 8, the Halton Region's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hami- dah Meghani said the indi- vidual afflicted with the vi- rusis currently: isolating a at home and all their contacts have been notified by Hal- ton Region Public Health. The Region said the i in fected person is an at male who was 5 ial identified as a contact of a probable case in Ontari: No additional informa- tion about the individual, suchas the municipality he resides in, has been provid- ed. "While most people in- fected with monkeypox have mild symptoms, some people, such as chil- for are disease,” said ean you have symptoms tant to stay home and call your doctor to be assessed. When seeking medical care, you should wear a high-quality medical mask pox symptoms typically in- clude fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, low “If you have symptoms of monkeypox, it is important to stay home and call your doctor to he assessed. When seeking medical care, you should wear a high-quality medical mask and cover up all lesions. - Halton Region's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hamidah Meghani energy, muscle aches and skin rash or lesions. The rash usually begins ¥ within one to three days of the start of a fever. Lesions can be flat or slightly raised, filled with crust, and fall off much tike chickenpox. The number of lesions mn one person can range from afew, to: several thou- and. The rash tends to be concentrated on the face, alms of the hands and soles of the feet. Symptoms canreportedly start within five to 21 days after expo- sure to monkeypox, but usually appear in six to 13 g Symptoms last between two to four weeks and go away on their own without treatment. A person infec- ted with monkeypox can be contagious five days prior to the onset of a rash until e rash has cleared and newskin has formed after a few weeks. Meghani said the virus can spread from person-to- person by respiratory se- retions, direct contact with skin lesions, and/or contact with materials con- taminated with the virus (e.g., bedding, clothing). The virus enters the body thro broken skin, the respiratory tract or mu- cous membranes (e.g., mouth, nose, eyes). ‘Transmission {hrough to an infected son. Halton Region Public Health said they continue tomonitor the situation, in- vestigate suspected and confirmed cases and com- plete contact tracing. more information on ihe virus, visit Halton Region's monkeypox web- page. NEW PATIENTS WELCOME EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS SAME DAY MARKETPLACE DENTAL 280 Guelph St (in Georgetown Market Place) www.georgetowndental.com g Halton Hills Since 1994 905-877-CARE (2273) -