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Unlock your financial future: put your savings on autopilot with pre-authorized contribution plans and let your money work for you.

How to Put Your Saving and Investing on Autopilot

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Let's talk about something that may not be on your radar yet – Term Life Insurance. Think of it as a safety net, ready to catch your loved ones if the unexpected happens.

Let's talk Term Life Insurance: A financial safety net for the future

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 Introducing the first home savings account: a game-changer for Canadian first-time homebuyers, combining tax advantages and realistic saving goals.

What to Know About the New First Home Savings Account

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Learn about four common myths when it comes to Will and estate planning.

What Does it Mean to Leave a Legacy?

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Pre-plan your funeral with ease and lessen the burden on your loved ones. Discover 5 benefits of pre-planning your own cremation services with Eirene.

Five Reasons you Should Consider Pre-Planning your Cremation

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Unsure if you should appoint a professional trust company as your executor? We break down some reasons it could be a good option.

Six Reasons to Appoint a Trust Company as your Executor

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Our friends at Dundas Life explain the ins and outs of Seniors' funeral insurance.

Funeral Insurance For Seniors: What You Should Know

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Discover the pre-planning tools available to help you protect your digital legacy on LinkedIn.

What Happens To Your LinkedIn Account After You Die?

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Ever heard of a social media Will? Most people haven’t. Let's unpack what it is & how this free tool can help you leave the legacy you want.

 What is a Social Media Will? 

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Customers can now appoint a professional trust company as the executor of their Will using Epilogue.

It’s easier than ever to appoint a professional trust company as your executor

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We’ve broken down some of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to appointing a professional trust company to administer your estate.

Corporate Executor FAQ: All about naming a professional trust company as executor

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Susan invests $57,600 over 12 years. Carol invests $144,000 over 30 years. Who ends up with more money for retirement?

A Tale of Two Investors: Why it Pays to Start Early

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Giving Tuesday can be one of the most important days of the year for Charities. We spoke to three of our Epilogue for Charities partners about what this philanthropic holiday means to their organization.

The Importance of Giving Tuesday: Three Charities Weigh In

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Over 2.85 billion of us have a Facebook account filled with personal images and videos. What happens to it all when we're no longer here, and is there anything we can do to plan ahead?

What Happens To Your Facebook Account After You Die?

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The internet is forever, but humans are not. Make sure you’re leaving behind the digital legacy you want with these tips.

Leaving A Legacy In Cyberspace

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Over 1.44 billion of us have an Instagram account filled with personal images and videos. What happens to it all when we're no longer here, and is there anything we can do to plan ahead?

What Happens To Your Instagram Account After You Die?

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While it is an honour, the role comes with liability and lots of tasks.

Being an executor is not easy

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What is probate? How long does it take in Ontario? And when do you need to worry about it? Here are the answers to all your Probate questions.

Probate in Ontario FAQs: What is it? How Long Does it Take? When is it Needed?

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Canadian immigrants have a long to-do list. While a Will may not be at the top of that list, it’s definitely one you won’t want to forget about.

Ultimate Guide to Wills for Canadians Immigrants (Updated for 2022)

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Struggling to understand the nuances around estate planning? This FAQ will answer all your burning questions.

Estate Planning FAQs — Answering the Questions Ontarians are Looking for Answers To

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Your quick start guide to Saskatchewan Wills: From the beginner basics to making your own!

Saskatchewan Estate Law 101: Here’s What You Need to Know About Wills & Estates

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Here’s everything you need to know about online Wills in PEI – from the beginner basics to making your own!

PEI Online Wills: Here’s What You Need to Know

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Discover the pre-planning tools available to help you protect your digital legacy on Google.

What Happens To Your Google Account After You Die?

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Your quick start guide to Newfoundland Wills: From the beginner basics to making your own!

Newfoundland Wills 101: Here are the Basics You Need to Know About Wills NL

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Here’s everything you need to know about online wills in Alberta – from the beginner basics to making your own!

Quick Guide: Make an Online Will In Alberta

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 Loss is complicated — both emotionally and logistically. This article will walk you through what to do after a loved one passes. 

Navigating a Sudden Loss: Making a Plan After the Unthinkable Happens

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 Struggling to understand your rights as a beneficiary of a Will in Ontario? Let’s look it over together. 

What Are Your Rights as the Beneficiary of a Will in Ontario?

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Dive into inheritance law in Ontario so you can build your Will with ease.

Inheritance Law in Ontario: 3 Key Rules to Know When Planning Your Legacy

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Struggling to understand the estate planning timeline in Ontario? Not anymore — let us walk you through it.

The Ontario Estate Planning Timeline: Walking You Through the Process

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Overwhelmed by the estate planning process in Ontario? Here are most common questions people have & our answers (from estate lawyers).

Estate Planning in Ontario: Understanding the Basics to Get You Started

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Half of Canadians (who really should have a Will) don’t have one. Luckily, it's never been easier, faster, and more affordable to make a Will.

Too Many Canadians Don’t Have Wills in Place — Here’s How We Can Change That

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Epilogue has created a program designed to help Canadian charities raise millions of dollars through the power of legacy giving.

Introducing Epilogue for Charities

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If you’re considering leaving a gift in your Will, a strategic approach can help ensure your intentions are fulfilled.

 What do you want your legacy to be? 

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What happens to your Apple accounts when you die? Discover the pre-planning tools available to help you protect your digital legacy.

Your Social Media Legacy: Pre-Planning on Apple

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Elaine Blades, Senior Manager, Professional Practice Group at RBC Royal Trust, shares her thoughts on age and Wills.

Too Young To Think About Making A Will? Maybe Not.

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As a dedicated family man, it's important to William that his Will protects his loved ones and also reflects his philanthropic goals.

Why I Will: William, Family Man and Philanthropist

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Our East Coast expansion is complete. Now, all New Brunswickers can complete their Will online with Epilogue in as little as 20 minutes!

Epilogue Wills & POAs Now Available In New Brunswick!

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Completing your Will is one thing; locating it when the time comes is another. Now, all Epilogue customers have easy access to register their Wills with the Canada Will Registry.

NoticeConnect x Epilogue: Better Together

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Epilogue is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Notary Pro that will give customers discounted access to in-person notary services.

Epilogue x Notary Pro: Better Together

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Including a Family Legacy Gift in your Will can help your family leave a lasting charitable impact.

The Power of the Family Legacy Gift

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Cindy Marques of MakeCents joined us on Coffee with an Estate Lawyer to discuss the importance of an emergency fund.

The Importance Of Having An Emergency Fund

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For International Cat Day, take care of your feline friends in the best way you can by planning for their safe and secure future.

5 Surprising Facts All Cat Owners Should Know

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@johnisforthedogs is an avid dog rescuer and advocate and is well-known in the dog rescue community. Learn why he created his Will.

Why I Will: John Zavaglia, Animal Rescuer & Dog Dad.

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Epilogue's Co-Founders took to the r/PersonalFinanceCanada subreddit to answer everyone's burning questions about estate planning.

Highlights From Epilogue’s Reddit AMA

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On Episode 11 of Coffee With An Estate Lawyer, we dive into this topic with Sharon Hartung, author of Your Digital Undertaker: Exploring Death in the Digital Age in Canada.

Coffee With An Estate Lawyer: Managing Your Digital Assets

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Linda Stuart, Life-Cycle Celebrant, weighs in on how to plan the funeral of your dreams (and that your loved ones will need.)

How to Plan Your Dream Funeral

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Apple recently announced a new legacy feature called Legacy Contact. Learn more about why this is a revolutionary move.

In The News: Apple Announces New Digital Legacy Feature

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Alex Leduc, Founder & CEO of Perch (formerly Mortgauge), with advice on how to manage one of the largest investments you'll ever make in your life: Your home.

Managing Your Home Investment

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Epilogue Pride Guide helps amplify queer voices and businesses to show support and solidarity with the LGBTQ2S+ community!

Epilogue Presents: The Pride Guide

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The Accelerating Access to Justice Act, 2021 was recently passed in Ontario giving Ontario estate law a much-needed makeover.

Big Changes Coming To Estate Planning In Ontario

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Author, Robin Taub, shares her best tips on how to raise financially responsible children.

Teaching Your Kids About Good Financial Habits

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Epilogue's fast, simple, and affordable online Wills and Powers of Attorney are now available in the province of Nova Scotia!

Epilogue’s Online Wills Now Available In Nova Scotia

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Financial elder abuse and senior scams are real and can take many forms. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, learn how a power of attorney can help protect you and your loved ones.

Protecting yourself and your loved ones against financial elder abuse and senior scams

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May is Leave a Legacy Month and we are shining a spotlight on Rise, a Canadian charity addressing mental health and addiction through entrepreneurship.

Charity Spotlight: Rise

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May is Leave a Legacy Month and we are shining a spotlight on the Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care Association.

Charity Spotlight: CHPCA And Advance Care Planning Canada

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Want to leave a legacy but don’t know where to start? Here are 6 ways you can achieve your vision of a brighter future. 

Leave A Legacy: 6 Ways To Find Charities That Are Right For You

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May is Leave a Legacy Month and we are shining a spotlight on March of Dimes Canada (MODC).

Charity Spotlight: March Of Dimes Canada

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Learn about the many benefits of donor-advised funds and why you should consider including one in your Will.

Benefits Of Naming A Donor-Advised Fund In Your Will

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Emily Bootle, founder of DeathCare BC, shares her thoughts on what it's like being a millennial funeral director.

The Perspective Of A Millennial Funeral Director

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It's vital to have a plan for aging and end-of-life and Mallory McGrath of Viive explains why it's equally as important to talk about it.

Coffee With An Estate Lawyer: The Power Of Conversations

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As society becomes more environmentally conscious, "green burials" are growing in popularity. Read on to learn more!

How To “Die Green”: Why You Should Consider A Green Burial

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Linda Stuart explains all about Life-Cycle Celebrants and how they're revolutionizing the funeral experience.

Meet Linda Stuart, Life-Cycle Celebrant

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Our friends at Longevity Achieved break down the different types of life insurance and how to choose the best one for your life situation.

What Kind Of Life Insurance Is Right For You?

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It ain't easy dying green... or is it? Jennifer Connelly, Managing Funeral Director at Eirene, explains the ins and outs of eco-friendly burial options.

Coffee With An Estate Lawyer: Eco-Friendly Burials

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It's good to know what to expect when it comes to the length of a funeral so you have an idea of how much time to stay to remain respectful.

How Long Do Funerals Last?

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Neal Wikour is the author of The Grumpy Accountant. What makes him so grumpy? Arin finds out in our latest episode of Coffee With An Estate Lawyer.

Coffee With An Estate Lawyer: Death & Taxes

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Mallory McGrath of Viive Planning shares some dos and don'ts when it comes to discussing your Will with loved ones

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