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One of the most challenging issues in estate planning is how to handle the disposition of a vacation property. The challenge is how to dispose of such property either during life or at death. For those with a small family or perhaps a single child, the decision is not challenging. For those with multiple children, the decision on whether to retain family vacation properties or share them among members of the family can be difficult.
The top five no-nos of estate planning
By Catholic Register StaffA comprehensive estate plan provides for the transfer of assets to designated heirs after a person’s death as well as makes provisions for management of a person’s affairs in the event they are incapable of doing so themselves while still alive. An estate plan ensures your wishes are carried out. But it must be created properly. Below Amanda J. Stacey, a partner in the Private Client Services and Charity and Not-for- Profit groups at Miller Thomson LLP., reviews some of the most common estate planning mistakes and pitfalls.
One priest’s vision will benefit his brethren for years to come
By Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo, The Catholic RegisterIn life, Fr. Edwin Platt exhibited a great love for the priesthood and for the well-being of his fellow priests. In death, that love will endure due to a gift Fr. Platt left for the benefit of his priestly brethren.
Church support should be forever — and beyond
By Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo, The Catholic RegisterPeter Mohanty believes the obligation of Catholics to support the Church is lifelong — and beyond. We should be generous during our life and remember the Church at death. For Mohanty, that has meant including ShareLife in his will.
Don’t keep the secret stash too secret
By Quentin Schesnuik, Catholic Register SpecialMany people are so worried that thieves will break into their homes that they hide their valuables. And sometimes they neglect to let anyone know where things are.
Plan beyond the wedding
By Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo, The Catholic RegisterIf you’re tying the knot, it’s time to draft an estate plan.
Choose a power of attorney wisely
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterPower corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely and powers of attorney… well, not so fast.
Professor sets St. Augustine to music
By Agnieszka KrawczynskiRICHMOND, B.C. - An assistant professor at UBC has fused his interest in blues, jazz and Mexican folk music to create a harmonious discussion on one of his favourite saints.
A new Catholic hub for commuter students
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Until he entered the priesthood, the house next to St. Michael’s Cathedral was home for Fr. Seamus Hogan. Today the building is being transformed into a home for Catholic university students, and Hogan couldn’t be happier.
McQueen: Campus voice to Vatican advisor
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterSurviving cancer won’t bring an appointment to the International Theological Commission. Neither will it matter that you’ve been married forever and surrounded yourself with seven children and nine grandchildren. Volunteering at your parish for everything from the Catholic Women’s League to marriage preparation courses is nice, but it won’t make you part of an elite body of 30 Catholic theologians who advise the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and the pope himself.
New program takes flight to pay for tuition
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterLife for post-secondary students is often a time of financial turbulence, but a new program that allows tuition to be paid with Aeroplan reward miles could make for some smoother landings.