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Executor checklist
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Sample will
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Living trust vs. will
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Sample will
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Planning your estate
Estate planning guide
Power of attorney
Creating your estate inventory
Dying without a will
Living trust vs. will
After someone passes
What is probate?
Executor checklist
Receiving inheritance
Canadian burial laws
Searching for wills
Debt after death
Making A Will
Wills 101
How to write a will
What makes a will legal?
Does a will need to be notarized?
Sample will
Cost of a will
Choosing an executor
Choosing a guardian
Planning Your Estate
Estate planning guide
Power of attorney
Creating your estate inventory
Dying without a will
Living trust vs. will
After someone passes
What is probate?
Executor checklist
Receiving inheritance
Canadian burial laws
Searching for wills
Debt after death
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Make a will checklist
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PDF
For executors & Life events
Executor duties checklist
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Funeral planning checklist
PDF
New parents financial checklist
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Make a will checklist
PDF
Estate planning starter guide
PDF
Guide to talking about end-of-life
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7 Important Reasons Why You Should Have A Will
Over 57% of Canadians don't have a will and millions have wills that are outdated. If you're wondering what a will is and why you need one, keep reading.
August 7, 2020
7 Savvy Personal Finance Moves To Make in a Pandemic
As we cope with this new reality, here are some personal finance moves you should be making to improve your financial situation.
August 6, 2020
Why you should always use your loyalty points as soon as possible
Personal Finance and Travel Expert, Barry Choi, breaks down why you may regret holding onto those loyalty points you've been banking up.
August 4, 2020
Why You Need A Will—Yes, A Will
In the spirit of keeping things real, the end of our lives is one of the most important conversations we aren’t having, so let’s have it.
July 21, 2020
What happens to your bank accounts when you die?
The personal finance experts at Ratehub.ca outline what happens to a bank account after death, including a checklist of what you need to close a deceased person's bank account.
July 20, 2020
New Brunswick Power of Attorney Update
On July 1st, 2020, the Enduring Powers of Attorney Act comes into effect in New Brunswick. Here we’ll explain what changes this Act brings.
June 24, 2020
Guide to Online Wills for Seniors
We’ve put together this guide to help more seniors in Canada write their will online with confidence and ease.
June 15, 2020
How a Cat Rescue Got Me Through a Quarter-Life Crisis
A Willful team member shares her story of leaving a legacy gift in her will to a Toronto non-profit that got her through a difficult time in her early 20s.
May 29, 2020
Spotlight Series: Women's College Hospital Foundation
Leigh Naturkach, Senior Director at Women’s College Hospital Foundation answered some questions for us about legacy and the impact of charitable gifts.
May 26, 2020
Spotlight Series: Boots on the Ground
Retired police officer Dave McLennan discusses the impact of charitable gifts at Boots on the Ground, a non-profit dedicated to frontline workers throughout Ontario in the fight against COVID-19.
May 20, 2020
Home Insurance 101: What it covers and why you need it
Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, so it’s important to ensure it's fully protected against unexpected events that might catch you off guard financially. That’s where home insurance comes in.
April 21, 2020
Finishing Your Will During COVID-19
Learn how to finalize your will while navigating social distancing and self-quarantine during Canada's COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
April 20, 2020
Introducing Willful's New Look
Willful has a brand new look!
April 17, 2020
Situations Willful Does Not Currently Support
If you’re considering using Willful to write your will and/or Power of Attorney documents, these are the features that we’re working to support and those we do not have plans to support due to their complex nature.
April 15, 2020
Planning for the Inevitable: Benefits of Pre-Planning a Funeral
A Licensed Funeral Pre-Planner shares her tips for pre-planning your own funeral.
February 26, 2020
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