The Guardians Gift Blog

The Guardian’s Gift is the one tool you need in your toolbox that allows you to move beyond simply preparing documents to preserve stories, organizing important information, reducing future burdens, and creating lasting peace of mind. While we have seen firsthand how The Guardian’s Gift can help individuals of all ages and stages of life,

In life, from the time we’re born, all the way beyond our retirement years, our journey is made up of millions of small steps. Think back to a time when you had a goal in mind and the steps that it took to reach that goal. Perhaps it was a professional goal, starting at an

Certain holidays during the year may leave you feeling nostalgic, emotional, or prompt you to think back on the past. As we approach Father’s Day, Canadian author Natalie Ross saw the importance of interviewing her father, Alden Sharpe, about his upcoming book, recording his memories, and the importance of preserving his own stories. The interview

A parent’s debts could outlive them making you wonder who’s responsible for paying the bills. Adult children might be responsible for some of the debts and/or the amount they inherit could be reduced under certain circumstances because of a parent’s debt.  A person’s debt doesn’t die just because they died. Creditors can file claims against

Waiting until retirement to plan for the future can be a costly mistake, both personally and professionally. Often the years fly by and procrastination sneaks in until what was once “I’ll do it soon” turns into the present. A recent article by the NY Times showcases exactly why preparing now is so important. After getting

Aging, money and the future can be difficult conversations to have with those you love, but they don’t have to be. Over time you can probably think back and recall someone who you know who had to manage a difficult situation due to an unexpected illness, emergency or death. Being prepared is key to managing