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A Henson Trust is a type of trust established primarily for the benefit of individuals with disabilities, particularly those who qualify to receive government benefits. The key feature of a Henson Trust is that it is designed to protect the assets held within the trust from being considered as assets of the beneficiary for the purpose of determining eligibility for these government assistance programs. The disability can be mental or physical. The term Henson Trust is named after the successful litigant in a landmark Ontario case. In Henson v. Ontario, the Ontario courts found that certain assets held inside of a fully discretionary trust are not to be considered in an assessment for benefits under a means-based government assistance scheme.… [Read more]
Across Canada on the last Wednesday of February, Pink Shirt Day is celebrated. To show our support for the Anti-Bullying movement Pink Shirt Day represents, the Arcus staff and Lucy the dog are wearing pink shirts.
With kindness we can go #FurtherTogether
To learn more and to donate visit: www.pinkshirtday.ca
Arcus Legal will be closed this Monday, February 19th for Nova Scotia Heritage Day. This year, William Hall, VC has been selected as the 2024 Nova Scotia Heritage Day honouree, celebrating Hall as the first Black person, the first Nova Scotian and the third Canadian to receive the British Empire’s highest award for bravery, the Victoria Cross.
Photo credit to The Canadian Encyclopedia
As we step into 2024, we would like to take a moment to thank our clients, friends, and colleagues for an amazing 2023. We look forward to working with you in the new year.
In honour of New Years Day, our office will be closed on Monday, January 1st and will be back open on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Happy holidays and warm wishes from the team at Arcus Legal. We would like to thank all our friends and colleagues for your continued support.
Our office will be closed Monday, December 25th and Tuesday, December 26th. We will be back open on Wednesday, December 27th.
Arcus Legal will close its office on Monday, October 2nd in lieu of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which we celebrate on September 30th.
This federal statutory holiday was created to acknowledge the tragic legacy of residential schools and their impact on the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Please join us in taking the opportunity to reflect on this part of our country’s history.
We are pleased to welcome our newest lawyer here at Arcus Legal, Cassandra (Cassie) Taylor.
Cassie has joined our Wills & Estates department, bringing over five years of experience in the areas of estate planning and estate administration. She looks forward to working with the Arcus team to assist individuals and families with their wills and estate needs. When she is not in the office, Cassie enjoys spending her time with her Australian Shepherds, Mya and Nora, and her horse, Luna.