The Viive POV

Spoiler alert: One of them has to do with keeping your furry friends safe and comfortable after you're gone.

The denizens of Barbie World aren't the only ones who are afraid to confront their mortality.

Yes, it's possible to have that conversation without missing out on the holiday fun.

Independence is hugely important in later life — but so is knowing when to ask for help.

Spending time with your family isn't just good for your health & relationships. It's also key for effective planning.

Cottages are often at the heart of family conflict and estate litigation. Here's why, and how to make sure it doesn't happen to your family too.

How to deal with grieving & greedy siblings once your parents pass away

Our life partners play an integral role in our day-to-day happiness, comfort, and overall well-being, often in ways that we come to take for granted over time.

Families need to start having conversations about retirement living while their aging parent is still in good health and physically able to participate in downsizing.

JTWROS has its merits - if it is used properly. Hear from our Trusted Partner, Michael Kulbak of Kulbak Trust Solutions on the benefits and pitfalls of joint accounts.

What is the best way to give to your favourite charities? Our Trusted Partner, Candice Jay of CC&L provides her advice in this blog.

Estate Planning is a great opportunity to leave a legacy that represents you — while saving on taxes.

COVID-19 prevented many Boomers from downsizing. But as the pandemic wanes, this bottleneck will likely disappear.

Meet Jennifer, a Gen X mom who is writing her Last Will & Testament... for the first time.

Tax planning for your estate is not just for the wealthy. In this post, Viive Trusted Partner, Think Accounting gives a rundown of this important topic.

Studies have found that proactively planning for sickness & disability can improve your mental & physical health.

Interested in decluttering your home? Check out this blog post from our Trusted Partner, Sharon Parenteau, to learn more about her Five-Step Decluttering Plan.

Creating an Estate Plan should be done carefully and considerately.

As a Canadian society, we avoid talking about money and death. Both of these are key factors when it comes to planning for the aging process.

How do Millennials and Baby Boomers differ in their approach to Aging & End of Life? Sue (a Boomer) and Mallory (a Millennial) share their perspectives.

Through our experience with Viive Planning, we learned just how important it was to look carefully at that minutiae, and to prepare a comprehensive plan for Aging and End of Life.

In Canada, the average direct cremation costs $5,000. That's a lot to handle when you're already grieving a loss.

Having a valid Will isn’t necessarily the same thing as having an effective Will. 

Epilogue has created a FREE Social Media Will to help you to protect your digital legacy.

Only 5% of people in Canada leave a charitable gift through their Last Will & Testament. Let's try to change that.

"While the idea of Aging & End of Life Planning can seem grim, working with Viive was not."

The short answer: no, you can't. Here's why.

Even as a typical Millennial with my desire to preserve the environment and take advantage of the digital age we live in, I remain in support of Wills and POAs being signed by a person with. a. pen.

Powers of Attorney are important for everybody, regardless of age or assets.

In today’s digital age, creating a Will is easier than ever. Here's how to nudge your kids to get started.

Right now, in the condo market, inventory is up, and the demand is down. But over in the freehold market, inventory is down, and demand is up.

Welcome back to Part #2 of our conversation about Powers of Attorney (POAs) and when to start using them if you have been appointed by your parent/loved one. 

Life insurance policies for children & grandchildren can be some of the best investments you ever make in your family's legacy and future.

Powers of Attorney allow you to step in and make decisions about your loved one's finances and health if they are incapable of doing so themselves.

Money, aging, and death are all huge taboos in our culture. That needs to change.

Welcome to Viive Planning! Meet our Founder & CEO, Mallory McGrath.