Christian Stewardship Services

Summer Conversation Series with CSS

Summer Conversations Series

Interested about alternative gifting tools?  Wondering how to be more effective with your giving? 

Ready to prepare your will but don’t know where to start?  

If you have questions or want to discuss Charitable giving or Estate Planning, one of our consultants will be  hosting an open Q& A session regularly this fall.  A special short introduction on a specific topic, then an open forum where you can ask the Consultant any Estate and Charitable Giving question.

JULY SESSIONS

July 5, 8:30 pm EST

Would you like to donate $50,000 at a cost of $5,000?  You can!  Learn about Flow through Share Donations and more.

July 14, 6:00 pm PST

Who will take care of your pet when you can’t?  Did you know that 1 in 6 Canadians welcomed pandemic pets to combat COVID loneliness? Our furry little friends are indeed a part of the family!  We will be discussing what to do if you are no longer able to care for your pet, or if they outlive you. Learn how to properly plan for your pet’s care and more.

July 19, 8:30 pm EST

Can I donate my Life Insurance? We will explore the options of a named beneficiary, transferring ownership now, or supporting multiple charities and more! Which is the best fit for you? Is the tax receipt more important to your estate or current tax savings? Get the answer to all these questions by joining this conversation!

July 28, 8:30 pm EST

A gift to charity in your will, can you afford it? Learn how you can bless your children and charity in your will, and more.

AUGUST SESSIONS

August 2, 6:00 pm PST

Cryptocurrency Donations and Estate Planning. It is estimated that 1.2 million Canadians own cryptocurrency. Learn about how this currency might be used in donations, how to plan for any that might land in your estate, and more.

August 11, 8:30 pm EST

Who is the best choice for my Executor      and POA?  Learn about the options you have and possible implications of your decisions on your estate, and more. We will also discuss what kind of gifts they need to have in order to fill these positions well.

August 16, 8:30 pm EST

So you think a joint account is the easy answer to minimizing probate?  Learn the pros and cons of joint accounts, ownerships and more. Care needs to be taken to get the right outcome.  Co-ordination with your will and other named beneficiaries while understanding tax implications is an ongoing process.

August 25, 8:30 pm EST

Your Estate and Taxes. Learn about the assets which attract most taxes and how to find ways to deal with these issues, and more.

August 30, 6:00 pm PST

Out of Country assets, residence, or family?  Learn about some of the implications, what CRA says, and more.