We're sure you’ll agree, making a Will doesn’t top the list of fun things to do. But it is necessary, and we have a way to make it easier. Download the guide If you need to write or revise your Will, and have been thinking about including a donation to charity, you’re in good company. Over [...]
If you've been reading our blog, you saw how much 1% in your Will could do for B.C.'s critical habitats. It’s a unique way to give, and it’s catching on. According to the Will Power campaign, 1 in 5 Canadians are planning or considering a donation in their Will. These are average folks, looking to [...]
It might sound strange, but your Will can be a powerful tool to protect family and make change in this world. It’s an option most people don’t think about. Want to see what your Will can do? Play around with the Will Power legacy calculator. TLC is partnering with the national Will Power campaign. We [...]
Did you know that, as part of your Will, you can set aside money for charity? You may have heard this called planned or legacy giving. And you’ll probably hear a lot more about it in the coming years: a Will Power study found a significant increase (5% to 8%) in the number of Canadians [...]
Using your Will to give back is a novel idea. When you realize you can give back in a big way, without using money you or your family need, it’s a no-brainer. Maybe you’ve considered leaving a charitable gift in your Will, but were held back by the prospect of doing the paperwork? If so, [...]
By now you’re likely aware of the movement to write “ethical Wills” in Canada, Wills that support both family and the causes you care about. But there is one thing you may not realize – there are tax advantages too! With tax season around the corner, I wanted to share this free webinar [...]
I recently met with a landowner in Nanoose Bay to discuss options for protecting the forest in her backyard. As development in her neighbourhood is fragmenting local habitat, she reached out to learn how she could protect the land that she has called home for the last 20 years. With minimal alterations, the site [...]
What do you think of when you hear the word “Will?” For me, it used to bring to mind legal jargon, dividing up assets, and all the what-ifs the future could hold. But these days Wills are going far beyond that. Most people don’t use their Wills to the fullest. They miss the [...]
A movement is building across the country. Over 3 million Canadians have left a gift in their Will to charity. We’re not talking about celebrities or wealthy philanthropists, these are ordinary people who are using the power of their Wills to make a big difference. Joan Alston-Stewart, TLC legacy donor Joan moved to the [...]
This year TLC is part of the national public awareness Will Power campaign to inspire Canadians to use their Wills to make a difference for the causes they care about. I invite you to take advantage of their free resources to help you envision how you can change the world - while still taking care [...]