My 80-year-old cousin died and left no will or funeral plans. I’m his only family and I want to do the right thing. What am I actually taking on?

If a loved one passes without a will or any funeral plans in place, the stress — and the expenses — can end up on your ...

The Year-End Financial Checklist That Can Strengthen Retirement Plans

Year-end is an ideal time to assess capital gains, harvest tax losses if appropriate, and help ensure your estimated payments ...
Finance Strategists on MSN

Here are the essential aspects of end-of-life care planning

Take control of your future by integrating end-of-life care planning. Learn how to ensure your wishes are respected and reduce the burden on your loved ones.

My dad died unexpectedly. It taught me that I needed to plan for my funeral ahead of time.

I never thought I'd plan my dad's funeral so soon. His death showed me why preparing for the inevitable brings comfort, not ...
The Globe and Mail

Help with funeral planning in a time of grief

It’s not always the most wonderful time of the year. More Canadians die in December and January than in any other months, which means the holidays are filled with grief for some. And if the deceased ...
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Thousands of Scots left 'empty handed' after funeral cover policy cancelled

Insurer, Maiden Life, cancelled policies, leaving many customers ‘out of pocket’ Many elderly, low-income customers believed they were paying into a funeral plan, but the policy only provided monthly ...