Estate planning made easy

Transcona

Charleswood

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When it comes to getting one’s estate in order, there’s no time like the present.

That’s why the Transcona Council for Seniors has partnered with KLD Law to provide free, one-on-one consultations for local seniors to begin preparing wills, power of attorney, and health-directive papers on the second Monday of each month, beginning Feb. 12.

“Just having a will is important,” said Colleen Tackaberry, director of the Transcona Council for Seniors. “It helps folks you leave behind, obviously, then your wishes can be carried out. It doesn’t matter if you have a lot or a little, whatever you have has to be dealt with when you’re gone.”

“No matter whether I’m working with this group or any clients, I do a free initial consult. If we get to the end and they don’t like the price that I give, they don’t have to move forward,”said Kendra d’Eon, founder of KLD Law, who is licensed to practice law in both Manitoba and Ontario.

After booking an appointment, each prospective client will complete a detailed questionnaire, which will allow d’Eon to better determine what each client needs in a timely manner.

“I take that time to get them a flat rate, so they know exactly what it will cost,” she said.

“Most everyone is doing this for planning purposes. It really is important to make sure you have your affairs in order. You never know when something is going to happen. There are extra costs associated with administering an estate without a will. You want to make sure you have these things in order before its too late.”

Folks who may have had wills drafted years ago should also consider updating them, d’Eon added, as the law changes over time, as do the times.

“These things are constantly changing,” d’Eon said. “One thing we don’t always think about is digital stuff. It important to take a few moments to think about digital photos and stuff like that. Making sure your passwords are taken care of. I look at all those things to make sure they go where you want them to.”

While d’Eon acknowledges that estate planning can be a daunting task, it needn’t be.

“It is a hard process,” she said. “But I’m trying to make it as easy as possible. I really care about making sure my clients are heard.”

While the Transcona Council for Seniors will be facilitating monthly meetings, which will take place at 127 Regent Ave. W, d’Eon — who lives in Charleswood — is also available to clients across the city. She’ll even do home visits, if necessary.

“My thing is I don’t do the stuffy office, I don’t do the stuffy suit. I come to them, whether its in a program like this or going to private homes,” d’Eon said. “Clients are so much more comfortable that way. There’s a lot less pressure.”

To book a consult through the Transcona Council for Seniors, call 204-222-9879. For more information on KLD Law’s services, visit kldlaw.ca