It seems Spring brings a time to think about things like de-cluttering, getting your house in order and getting your life in order.
Although Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is about books and reading, it is about more and, this Spring, it is about to help with the ‘life in order’ prospect by hosting an informative three-part series to help adults improve their understanding of Wills and Powers of Attorney.
Led by Angela Yenssen, Staff Lawyer with the Grey-Bruce Community Legal Clinic, the FREE series will guide participants through key decisions related to financial and personal care planning. The sessions build on one another, and participants are encouraged to attend all three to get the most out of the series.
Sessions will take place at three Library branches on Thursdays – April 9th, 16th, and 23rd with each branch offering a different starting time with pre-registration required (click on branch below)
- Port Elgin Branch at 10:30am
- Kincardine Branch at 2pm
- Walkerton Branch at 6pm
Throughout the series, participants will learn about the importance of having a Will and Power of Attorney in place, how the documents work, and how to choose the right person to act on their behalf.
The sessions will also explore real-life considerations around financial decision-making, personal care planning, and what can happen if these documents are not in place.
These sessions are valuable not only for those new to estate planning, but also for individuals who already have their plans in place but, perhaps, want to revisit their choices.
Topics will include: what happens if you don’t have a Will or Power of Attorney, should you should appoint more than one person, considerations around banking, bill payments and joint accounts.
To learn more about Bruce County Public Library and the many upcoming activities, visit the library website at library.brucecounty.on.ca.
