PrimeTime Magazine Fall 2019 | Page 21

ESTATE PLANNING is for EVERYONE Only two things are certain in life: death and taxes. That’s why it’s important to consider developing an estate plan to ensure your wishes are followed when it comes to managing and distributing your financial assets. Regardless of how much money you have, an estate plan can help secure everything you’ve accumulated in your lifetime – your home, maybe a cottage, your bank accounts, your investment accounts, any vehicles or interest in a family business, and your personal possessions. If you don’t have a will setting out who will inherit your money and your belongings when you die, provincial law determines it for you -- and it may not be according to your wishes. Estate planning also protects you in other ways. Visit fcnb.ca/estate Visitez fr.fcnb.ca/succession It’s a sad fact that financial exploitation is the most common form of senior abuse. It happens when someone like a family member or friend -- or even a scam artist -- tries to take control of a senior’s money or property for their own benefit. One of the best ways to prevent financial abuse is to have a well thought-out and well drafted estate plan and to make sure your family knows your wishes. FCNB has resources and tools to help get you started. Remember, estate planning isn’t just about you. It’s about the people you leave behind. Consult your lawyer now so you can rest easy knowing your loved ones are taken care of after you are gone. To learn more about protecting your financial assets, visit fcnb.ca/estate. 1-866-933-2222 FALL/AUTOMNE 2019 PrimeTime 21