Kevin Smith

My Last Column

In 2000, I was approached by Archdeacon John Robertson, the senior planned giving Officer for the Anglican Church of Canada,…

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Father Tom and A Sense of Humour

The web is loaded with stories about weird clauses in wills that defy common sense. Some of them are funny.…

Tidbits About Wills

I’m told the vast majority of people do not have a will. Some people feel that they do not need…

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The Rev’d John Thomas Hiscock: A Legacy Donor From The Past

Recently I came across some information about a legacy donor from seventy odd years ago—one that piqued my curiosity. Fortunately,…

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How Will You Be Remembered?

For the last month or so, I have been working on revising the old planned giving brochure, which was called…

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Power of Attorney

Happy New Year! Let’s hope that 2023 is a good year and it finds you all full of good health…

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An Act of Kindness

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.”…

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Denise Rees: A Glowing Example of Witnessing

Over the past 22 years I have been blessed to encounter some marvellous individuals who have contributed significantly to their…

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The Virtue of Gratitude

“Thanksgiving Day is a good day to recommit our energies to giving thanks and just giving.” This quote by gospel…

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Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

When a person dies, it is a sad occasion. Family members have to come to grips with carrying on living…