End of life planning

No matter your age, planning for your death can feel scary and morbid. So, it’s no wonder Canadians are procrastinating on tasks like end-of-life planning. According to Willful’s 2025 ‘The Great Delay’ study, only 30% of Canadians have discussed a financial emergency plan with their family.

Discussions around finances and end-of-life issues can be prickly. For some people, bringing up power of attorney or financial record keeping may evoke feelings of insecurity, incompetence, or distrust.

If you don’t have a last will and testament, you’re not alone. A recent survey by TD Bank found that more than half of Canadians don’t have a one. I was among the will-less until recently when I … Read More