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| Professor Faye Woodman presents Your Will and You as part of the Mini Law School. (Nick Pearce Photo) |
Along with taxes, it’s one of life’s certainties. And yet, whether we are young or not so young, death – and in particular, planning for our own death – is something most of us put off thinking about.
“Many of us put a lot of thought into planning for retirement. Planning your will is every bit as important as your RRSP – in fact, it’s absolutely vital for all of us to think about," says Faye Woodman, professor with the Schulich School of Law. "You want to be sure that your wishes will be carried out and your loved ones looked after when you’re gone. The last thing in the world you want to do is die without a will in place.”
In the next free public lecture in Dal’s Mini Law School series, "Your Will and You." Professor Woodman will shine a light on some of the issues involved in making a will:
- What happens if you die without a will?
- What are the limits to making a will? How can your will be challenged? Can one child be favoured over another?
- What if you become incapacitated before your death?
- How can you designate someone to look after minor children?
- What does the law say about how matrimonial property and pensions are divided on death?
Join Professor Woodman for this free public event. Light refreshments will be served. Mini Law School, hosted by the Schulich School of Law, takes place Thursday, February 3, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Room 105, Weldon Law Building. Please note that attendees may be requested to show picture ID to enter the building after hours.
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