Estate Planning
The restored, glorious, award-winning sanctuary of St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica distracts a little from the unfin-ished business underneath and tucked in back. Though the construction scaffold-ing is gone and the earth movers are no longer parked outside, there’s still work to do on Toronto’s Catholic cathedral, said St. Michael’s Rector Fr. Michael Busch.
Assisted suicide raises difficult questions
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterCoin donation sets off treasure hunt with surprise ending
By Quentin Schesnuik, Catholic Register SpecialCar donation a 'Godsend', gives mobility to youth missionaries
By Meggie Hoegler, The Catholic RegisterPlanning to protect disabled loved ones
By Eeric J. Bundgard, Catholic Register SpecialPlanning for the orderly distribution of estate assets can be daunting at the best of times. Estate planning to provide for loved ones with a serious disability can present special challenges.
Ministry ensures no one has to grieve alone
By Vanessa Santilli, Catholic Register SpecialCoping with the loss of a loved one can be an isolating experience — but it’s not a road you have to walk alone, thanks to the support of bereavement ministries.
Golden years are still a time for growth
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterPeople over 50 are certainly into the second half of life, but that doesn’t mean they can’t continue to grow.
What happens if I do not have a Will?
By Amanda J. Stacey, Catholic Register SpecialThere are plenty of reasons for having a Will, especially when it comes to the role it plays in dealing with children and their future.
Plan wisely to minimize taxes
By Anthony M. Cusimano, Catholic Register SpecialAn estate plan should evolve and change as people age and family circumstances change. One goal should be to minimize and defer the tax on your death until the time your heirs sell the assets. Strategies can also be implemented during a person’s lifetime to minimize taxes.
Insurance a good option to aid charities
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterFor many people, dedicating a portion of their wealth to the Church after their death is a way of giving back to a community that has accompanied them through all stages of life.
The must-haves of estate planning
By Carla Figliomeni, Catholic Register SpecialWhether you are reviewing your current estate plan or considering a plan for the first time, there are several definite “must-haves.” Here are five of them: