What Happens if You Don’t Have a Will?
Many of the calls we receive at LegalWills.ca are from family members dealing with the loss of a loved one when there is no…
Will Power Library
Resources and stories about all aspects of legacy giving.
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…
Having the Conversation: A Proactive Approach Ensures You Get What You Want
Many of us put off estate planning, including writing a Will, thinking that it can wait. After all, who wants to contemplate their mortality? However,…
The 5Ws of Will Writing
How to answer the five most important questions you should ask when planning to write or revise your last will and testament.
Writing a Will in Quebec: The Notarial Will
Quebec is different from the rest of Canada in many ways, including how you can write a Will. In Quebec, you have the option of…
A Legacy to Remember a Loved One
Elvira Mariotti’s relationship with CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation began more than 25 years ago, when her daughter Giulia was transferred to Sainte-Justine a few weeks…
“Giving Back What Canada Gave Us Is the Least We Can Do”
Dan and Maryann Greco’s families both came to Canada in search of a better life for their children. One family from Italy, and the other…
Donor Advised Funds: An Easy Alternative to a Private Foundation
TD Wealth’s Private Giving Foundation was the first donor advised fund to be launched by a financial institution in Canada as an easier and more…
Beneficiaries 101: Who Will Inherit Your Estate?
One of the first steps people take when writing their Will through Willful, is choosing their beneficiaries. Naming the people or organizations who will…