
Half of Canadians Lack a Will: Why Estate Planning Is Vital
Recent research from the Angus Reid Institute shows that half of Canadians don’t have a will. Even among those aged 55 to 64, only 49% of Canadians say they have an up-to-date will. Writing a will is easy to put off. After all, thinking about death is uncomfortable, and some believe mortality is far off. Others may feel they don’t have enough assets to make a will necessary. Given the unpredictability of life, it’s a crucial document for all adults. A will allows you to protect and support loved ones, ensures that minor children are cared for by guardians that you pick and that your assets are