We will be holding at least one Advanced Health Care Planning workshop in November. If you are interested in attending, please call or email our office to be contacted when the date(s) and location are determined. Could your documented and well-known end of life...
We have experienced a unusual situation this summer. For some seniors, their income has been reduced but their personal care home fees have gone up! How and why did this happen? Guaranteed Income Supplement The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) has been reduced for...
Several years ago, in a client presentation, a lawyer stated that your Enduring Power of Attorney document may be more important than your Will. At that time, I did not realize how important their statement was. Since then, I have known a few clients who have become a...
Canadian Dental Care Plan– Seniors or Disability or Children Now Qualify Last December 2023, the federal government announced the introduction of the new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The Plan will help make the cost of dental care more affordable for eligible...
Snowbirds US Tax Return Do you travel to the US for the winter for long periods of time? If so, you may need to file an exception to filing a US tax return that is due June 15 each year. If you don’t want to face some possible penalties, you may need to file a form...
Has Your Marital Status Changed? When your marital status changes, it is important to let various government agencies know. There are many benefits and programs that are based on family income, so these programs need to know about your change in marital status. When...
