WINNIPEG FOUNDATION
Estate Planning and Choosing an Executor
for administering your estate. You may choose a trusted family member, a close friend, or, alternatively, a professional executor. A professional executor is a neutral, regulated institution who takes on the responsibility of the administration of your estate, Will, or trust. Please note that The Winnipeg Foundation’s Gift Acceptance Policy does not permit us to act as an executor or trustee for anyone. We always recommend appointing a qualified individual or capable organization to administer your estate or serve as a trustee. Whether you're creating your first Will or updating an existing one, if you're considering a charitable gift to support a cause or charity that has had a meaningful impact in your life and would like to learn more, we would be pleased to speak with you. Over the years, our community has witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of generosity through estate planning. These contributions help shape a brighter future for our community and ensure our donors’ values and passions continue to thrive. We are deeply honored by the trust our donors place in the Foundation. This trust reflects our community’s confidence in The Foundation’s ability to manage contributions responsibly and in alignment with a donor’s wishes. It is built on years of transparent and accountable stewardship. Estate gifts are more than financial contributions—they represent a strong culture of stewardship, trust, and commitment to our community’s future. By honoring donor intentions and managing these gifts with care, we continue to build a legacy of generosity that will shape our community for generations to come.
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FROM THE FOLLOWING: Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living 1610-155 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3H8 Phone: 204.945.6565
Toll Free: 1.800.665.6565 Email: seniors@gov.mb.ca Website: gov.mb.ca/shas
C ongratulations – you’ve done a great job creating your Will! As you’ve gone through this process, you've faced many important choices, and one of the most crucial is selecting an executor. You may ask yourself “How do I select an appropriate representative?” This is a question we hear frequently at the Foundation. Choosing an executor is a deeply personal decision, and it’s no small task. Being named as the executor of a loved one’s estate is both an honor and a significant responsibility. An executor is who you choose to carry out the instructions in your Will. In Manitoba, an executor must be at least 18 years old to perform the duties. As a legal representative, they are responsible Patricia Hrymack CFRE, Manager of Planned Giving. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Community Legal Education Association 301-441 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1B4 Phone: 204.943.2382 Email: community@communitylegal.mb.ca Website: communitylegal.mb.ca Make the most of your generosity! The Foundation’s Giftabulator® allows you to try out different giving scenarios via a special online calculator which provides details tailored to your choices about giving. It will also provide resources you can share with your financial advisor when you are discussing your giving options.
Check it out on our website here: wpgfdn.giftabulatornow.com
For further information, please contact Patricia Hrymack CFRE, Manager of Planned Giving either via email at phrymack@wpgfdn.org or by phone directly @431-804-8850. THE WINNIPEG FOUNDATION DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE.
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