Do you have a trusted contact person?

March 29, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

Learn the difference between a trusted contact person and power of attorney, and why you should have both.

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Those with special needs, need special planning

March 15, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

Financial planning is essential for those with special needs to ensure they are cared for, during the parent's lifetime and beyond.

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How family dynamics can impact your estate plan

March 02, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

Learn why your family dynamics are important when choosing an executor, passing down belongings and more

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What is gendered ageism?

February 15, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

Health research, healthcare, and public policy have largely ignored the gendered realities of aging in Canada and the specific impact on women. The Women's Age Lab is out to change that.

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Dementia: Prepare, plan and prosper

February 06, 2023 |RBC Wealth Management

Early diagnosis can help you plan for the journey ahead

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Community living as we age

February 06, 2023 |RBC Wealth Management

Age-friendly communities can help you age at home and live independently

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Care, cost and choice: What does your home transition plan look like?

February 06, 2023 |RBC Wealth Management

Retirement residences today have many care options and a host of amenities

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DIY executor help is here

February 02, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman, President and CEO, RBC Royal Trust
We know there are many executors1 today who need help but don’t know where to turn. In our experience, there are many executors who are not prepared to fulfill the role, which can be daunting—70 to 100 individual tasks that need to be undertaken depending...
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Would you create a digital Will?

February 01, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

The shift towards digital can have its benefits, but it also comes with a few risks. When it comes to digital Wills, do we know enough?

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The race to deal with dementia in Canada

January 18, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

Can Canada, with its aging population, keep up as the world works to tackle dementia? We explore the findings of CanAge's 2022 Dementia in Canada report.

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