Estate Planning
Due to the global health crisis caused by COVID-19, it appears more people are considering the reality of death and making preparations for the inevitable.
Know your Wills
By Catholic Register SpecialHave you ever wondered what it would be like to “speak” from the grave and tell your loved ones how you would like things handled after you die?
ShareLife helps create great life stories
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterOn June 30, Fr. Martin Dicuangco, 32, was ordained to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Toronto. He is now exemplifying his vocation as an associate pastor at St. Barnabas Parish in Scarborough.
Making a plan that gives back in gratitude
By Arthur Peters, Catholic Register SpecialI have always made it a priority to support not only the charity that I have worked with, but also many other charities that serve our greater communities.
The right words for giving
By Catholic Register SpecialLeaving a bequest to the Church is your legacy to the faith you have cherished during your lifetime. Making sure your wishes are fulfilled means making sure the wording in your Will is correct.
Choosing an executor is no easy task
By Peter Okonski, Catholic Register SpecialNaming an estate trustee, commonly known as executor, is one of the most important decisions you will make while preparing a Will.
Being a donor matters
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterMary Thicket is not rich. But that doesn’t stop her from being a donor.
Minimizing probate fees requires careful planning
By Catholic Register SpecialYour death may be the end of life, but it’s not the end of the bills. Aside from burial costs, cleaning up the monthly household bills, the executor of the estate will usually be faced with probate fees.
Securities as a gift offers tax savings
By Peter Okonski, Catholic Register SpecialIf you are thinking of a charitable gift or bequest to a charity, it is prudent to consider the assets that appreciate in value and are subject to a capital gains tax.
Refugee endowment keeps on giving
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterMost charitable gifts are spent. The money is spent responsibly and carefully and there’s never enough of it, but the money gets spent. That’s why there’s always another letter, another appeal, another campaign.
Pre-planning brings some peace of mind
ByPlanning for a funeral — let alone your own — can be a stressful task.