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Toronto Catholic Noel D’Souza, a longtime financial planner, worked with his mother, Marina, to develop a legacy gift plan before she passed away on May 11, 2021.
We are called to support many charitable causes within the Church — the offertory of our parish, special collections, mission appeals, church renovations — as well as requests from charities outside of our faith.
God’s love offers an antidote to the loneliness that can be experienced in the twilight of life: “I will never forget you” is His promise to us all. He assures us that He has engraved our faces on the palms of His hands and that His love is greater than a mother’s love for her child.
When you start considering who should inherit various parts of your estate and other assets, think about the most tax-effective solutions that avoid creating a tax burden for your beneficiaries.
Catholic Register Special · November 4, 2026
Planning your final arrangements can be a time to reflect on a well-lived life and decide how your faith will define your everlasting resting spot.
