Bruce County Public Library to host three-part series on wills and power of attorney

The Bruce County Public Library is offering 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, this free series guides participants through key decisions related to financial and personal-care planning. The sessions build on one another, and participants will get the most out of the series by attending all three.

Sessions take place at three library branches, Thursdays, April 9, 16, and 23, with each branch offering a different starting time:
 

• Port Elgin branch at 10:30 a.m.
• Kincardine branch at 2 p.m.
• Walkerton branch at 6 p.m.

Throughout the series, participants will learn about the importance of having a will and power of attorney in place, how these 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, care-planning, and what can happen if these documents are not prepared.

These sessions are valuable not only for those new to estate-planning, but also for individuals who already have documents in place and want to revisit their choices. Attendees often leave with greater confidence in reviewing their documents and making decisions.

Topics will include: what happens if you don’t have a will or power of attorney, whether you should appoint more than one person, and considerations around banking, bill payments and joint accounts.

Each session requires pre-registration. To learn more and to register, visit the library website at library.brucecounty.on.ca.