Knox College, Canada

Knox College is now partnering with Advisors with Purpose. They are part of the family at Financial Discipleship Canada, and they offer planned giving specialists who can help you think through your estate decisions and help you create a plan for your Will that reflects your life, faith, and values.

Although nearly 60% of families have done little to no planning for their Wills, it’s never too late to start. Perhaps you do have a Will, but you aren’t sure if it is up to date and complete. Families and circumstances change, and your Will must reflect those changes. Making decisions about your executor, discovering options for transferring your assets to your children or heirs in a way that is best for both of you, planning for the tax implications of registered assets, investment properties, cottage, or cabin, considering the opportunity of leaving charitable gifts in your Will are all part of good planning. Good planning allows us to be as thoughtful and good managers of our resources when passing them over as we were when alive and well.

The Estate Specialists at Advisors with Purpose are available to discuss your unique situation and can help you create a fully personalized estate plan. There will be no cost or obligation to you for this service, no one will try to sell you anything and none of your personal financial information will be shared with us.

We look forward to sharing more about Advisors with Purpose and their services over the next while but If you would like to take advantage of this free, no obligation, service right away, simply contact Advisors with Purpose at plan@advisorswithpurpose.ca to schedule an appointment.

2025-2026 Webinars and Links 

Tuesday, September 30, 7:30pm ET – Wills Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Estate Planning – Lorne Jackson 

Thinking about creating a will or getting your affairs in order, but not sure where to begin? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either. Join us for Wills Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Estate Planning, a free, one-hour webinar designed and hosted by our partners at Advisors with Purpose to help you take the first step with clarity and confidence.This friendly and informative session will cover: 

• How to create a will without getting overwhelmed by legal terms 

• Tax strategies that can help protect your assets 

• Planning for your family’s future with care 

• Leaving a legacy through charitable giving 

• How to approach end-of-life decisions with thoughtfulness and dignity 

      Link to register: https://calendly.com/awpwebinar/september-30-2025 

Wednesday, October 15, 3:00pm ET – The Next Chapter: Estate Planning Essentials for Retirees – Lorne Jackson 

Retirement brings a new season of freedom—and important new questions. What happens to your RRSP or TFSA when you pass? Should you give a gift to your grandchildren now or later? How do you handle your vacation property or the family home in a way that’s fair and wise? What if long-term care becomes necessary? This free webinar, hosted by Advisors with Purpose and presented by Lorne Jackson, is designed for those in retirement who want to ensure their estate plan is current, strategic, and aligned with their values. In this session, we’ll explore: 

• What to do with your RRSPs, RRIFs, and TFSAs 

• Handling vacation properties, the family home, and capital gains 

• Gifting to grandchildren: smart and tax-efficient approaches 

• Planning for long-term care and incapacity 

• How life insurance fits into your estate plan 

• Leaving stocks, shares, or business assets wisely 

• Making sure your Will and Powers of Attorney still reflect your goals 

     Link to register:  https://calendly.com/awpwebinar/october-15-2025 

Wednesday, October 29, 8:30pm ET – Planning with Purpose: Estate Planning for Women at Every Stage of Life – Mary Lynn Huizinga 

Whether you’re building your career, caring for your family, living independently, or navigating retirement, planning ahead is one of the most powerful steps you can take. Yet estate planning often overlooks the unique financial, family and legacy roles women play. Join us for a free, one-hour webinar hosted by Mary Lynn Huizinga and our partners at Advisors with Purpose and created specifically for women who want to take control of their legacy with clarity and confidence.This informative and supportive session will explore: 

• The essential documents every woman needs 

• Planning as a single woman, partner, mother, caregiver, or retiree 

• Financial and tax strategies tailored to women’s longer life expectancy 

• Protecting your family and passing on your values 

• How to choose the right executor and advocates for your wishes 

• Leaving a legacy through charitable giving and personal values 

• End-of-life decisions and how to prepare without fear 

 Link to register:  https://calendly.com/awpwebinar/october-29-2025 

Tuesday, November 25, 3:00pm ET – Strategic Philanthropy: How to Incorporate Giving into Your Estate Plan – Abraham Somavarapha 

Thoughtful giving doesn’t end in your lifetime—it can become one of the most enduring ways you shape the future. Join us for this webinar hosted by Abraham Somavarapha and our partners at Advisors with Purpose designed for individuals who are thinking seriously about how to align their estate plan with the causes and values that matter most to them.In this session, we’ll explore: 

• Key estate planning tools for charitable giving 

• How to structure gifts in your will or trust 

• Ways to maximize impact while maintaining flexibility 

• Planning strategies that align giving with family and financial goals 

• The role of donor-advised funds, bequests, and charitable trusts 

• How to communicate your giving intentions with clarity 

     Link to register: https://calendly.com/awpwebinar/november-25-2025 

Tuesday, January 27, 8:00pm ET – Estate Planning for Business Owners: Protecting What You’ve Built and Planning What Comes Next – Chantel Gibbs 

 As a business owner, your company is more than a source of income—it’s a major part of your legacy. Whether you’re running a family enterprise, managing a growing company, or thinking about the next generation, estate planning is a critical step in protecting what you’ve worked so hard to build. Join us for this one-hour webinar hosted by Chantel Gibbs and our partners at Advisors with Purpose, designed to help small and medium-sized business owners plan wisely for the future.In this session, we’ll cover: 

• How to incorporate your business into your estate plan 

• Strategies for family businesses and closely held companies 

• Preparing for succession—what to do now to avoid conflict later 

• Structuring ownership and control in your absence 

• Tax-efficient tools to preserve value for heirs or successors 

• Planning for unexpected events and transitions 

      Link to register:  https://calendly.com/awpwebinar/january-27-2026 

Tuesday, February 17, 8:00pm ET – Smart Starts – Why a Will Matters in Your 20’s and 30’s – Abraham Somavarapha 

If you think wills are only for the wealthy or the elderly, you’re not alone—but you’re also not quite right. Whether you’ve just started your career, gotten married, had a child, have some savings or investments or bought your first home, having a will is one of the smartest and most responsible things you can do. 

In this free, no-pressure webinar Advisors with Purpose, we’ll break down: 

• Why every adult should consider having a will 

• When is the “right” time to write one 

• What you need to include (and what you can skip) 

• What happens if you have children or dependents 

• How to choose an executor that actually makes sense 

• The pros and cons of online will platforms and software 

     Link to register:  https://calendly.com/awpwebinar/february-17-2026 

Knox College educates people to think deeply about God, live authentically in Christian faith, and lead courageously in shifting spiritual and social landscapes. Since its founding in 1844, Knox College has equipped and empowered graduates for Christian ministry.

Today in a world where many people are hurting, and church membership is declining, Knox’s vision feels more important than ever. Let’s work together to create a world where people of faith build vibrant communities of God’s love and hope. One way you can help is by remembering Knox College with a legacy gift.

A charitable gift through your estate – often referred to as a legacy gift – can make a tangible difference in the church and our society.

You may leave your legacy to Knox for its unrestricted use, direct that your gift be used for a special project or program, or have your gift endowed. The choice is yours. Download the Estate Giving Guide today or contact knox.advancement@utoronto.ca for more information on Estate Planning.

A gift of life insurance may offer you great flexibility in supporting Knox College. Download the Estate Giving Guide today or contact knox.advancement@utoronto.ca for more information on Estate Planning.

A Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) can be a large portion of your accumulated assets. Download the Estate Giving Guide today or contact knox.advancement@utoronto.ca for more information on Estate Planning.

The Legacy Circle is Knox’s way to gratefully acknowledge, either publicly or privately, those who have remembered the College in their estate plans with a bequest or some other type of legacy gift. Will you join us? Download Knox’s Estate Giving Guide today!

Thank you for your continued support.