Democratizing Philanthropy: How you can contribute to a more equal society using your Will
Philanthropy can be unfair. There is a power imbalance that has left many charities – and the communities that rely on them – behind. The…
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Why You Should Leave a Charitable Gift In Your Will
Like most Canadians, you’ve probably spent a lifetime contributing to a cause that’s close to your heart. Now imagine making a bigger contribution than you…
Women, Estate Planning, and Philanthropy: Re-Defining What’s Possible
As a Financial Planner, I know that estate planning (if understood at all) is often perceived as being something that only rich people do. The…
Getting the job done!
Chayanika Abeysekera Lutes and her husband had spoken on numerous occasions about wanting to leave a donation to charity in their Will. But they had…
Writing Your Will May Be the Kindest Thing You Do for Your Loved Ones
Are you one of the 49% of Canadians that don’t have a Will? Or maybe you do have a Will but there have been changes…
Everyone should get the chance to meet their grandchildren
When Peggy Benko took her identical twin granddaughters into her arms for the first time she was overcome not only with love, but also gratitude.
How a Donation in Your Will Can Benefit You AND Your Family
The idea of leaving a charitable gift in your Will might have you wondering: why would I leave a gift to charity in my Will…
Three Reasons to Speak to an Advisor When Planning Your Will
What comes to mind when you think about your Will? Your first thought may be about what you will leave behind for your loved ones.
A University Award Changed Her Life. Now She’s Paying It Forward
Katrina Florendo enrolled at the University of Toronto determined to give her life a positive momentum. “I knew I wanted to study psychology because…