What if the need to use assets for care contradicts the will?

Be up-front with the other siblings and let them know what’s going on.

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Jim: My retirement is successful because…

Jim has a very positive view on life.

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Many Canadians entering retirement with inadequate savings, study says

“Fifty-five percent of Canadians aged 55–64 with no employer pension benefits have less than one year’s worth of savings.”

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My parents refuse to get their Wills done.

Keep up the battle to get your parents to meet with a lawyer. You will all be thankful and have greater peace of mind.

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Looking for a Key-Note Speaker?

I enjoy speaking to groups on a variety of caregiving issues.

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Gayle: My retirement is successful because..

Gayle is thoroughly enjoying her retirement. She and her husband moved back to her home town after having lived in Toronto for 40 years.   Gayle is very active in her community and loves her life. Take a moment to hear what keeps Gayle busy and what important messages she shares about having a successful retirement.

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Helping substitute decision-makers navigate the health system.

Health care lawyer Mary Jane Dykeman is an expert on a broad range of health law matters, including risk management and strategic advice; mental health, consent, capacity and substitute decision-making; health information and privacy; corporate/commercial, and health research.   Please take a moment to listen to her podcast to learn more about Ontario POA laws.

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I don’t have time for this.

Making space for crucial conversations.

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David: My retirement is successful because…

David has a very positive attitude toward life and his retirement.

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Fighting over care issues.

It is very common for siblings to see care issues differently.

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