Archive for November 2020
Tell Your Story with a Legacy Gift
In Part One, I shared the shocking statistic that a majority of Canadians do not have a current legal will. Sadly, many people avoid the task because they are afraid to think about the end of their life. However, taking a proactive approach to estate planning not only ensures your wishes can be followed but…
Read MoreWhy a Will?
Buying the farm. Kicking the bucket. Giving up the ghost. Given the number of colourful euphemisms we use to avoid straight talk about death, it’s no wonder people tend to put off writing their will. Many people assume they don’t need a will if their estate is small and their plans are straightforward. However, as my friend…
Read MoreOctober 2020 Newsletter
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year, full of gratitude, generosity, celebration and family. But should our thankfulness be limited to a small section of the year? Rick Braun-Janzen, Director of Gift Planning talks about generosity from a unique perspective. Read here web.abundance.ca/cn/a4f7n/october2020
Read MoreThe Evolution of Planned Giving
Originally published in Wealth Professional Canada. Issue 8.08, October 2020. Read the interview with Darren Pries-Klassen, CEO and Rick Braun-Janzen, Director of Gift Planning at Abundance Canada on “The Evolution of Planned Giving”.
Read MoreFive Big Myths of Generosity
Originally published in Exchange Magazine, 2020 Q4 Edition. Read the article by David Barker, Gift Planning Consultant at Abundance Canada on “Five Big Myths of Generosity”.
Read MoreFight “COVID Fatigue” with Generosity
Back in March, the sudden arrival of COVID-19 brought out the best in us as people made grocery and pharmacy runs for elderly neighbours, lined up to clap for health care workers, and wrote messages of hope on windows and sidewalks. Now we’re entering the eighth month of this pandemic, and it’s no wonder we are all starting to feel fatigued [1]. With…
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