In this episode of Common Ground, hosts Darren Denomme and Kate McMaster explore how early planning — from drafting a will to documenting final wishes — helps families, executors, and professionals navigate loss with clarity and compassion.

Joining the conversation are Andrea Love, OACFP Board Member and President & CEO of Legacy Private Trust, and Mark O’Farrell, CEO of The Canadian Institute of Certified Executor Advisors. Together, they discuss the importance of Make a Will Month, the often-overlooked connection between estate planning and bereavement care, and how OACFP’s Priority of Persons advocacy is helping to reduce confusion and conflict when making final arrangements.

From understanding the role of executors and powers of attorney to helping families start meaningful conversations about their wishes, this episode offers practical insights for professionals and the public alike.

Andrea Love – President & CEO, Legacy Private Trust; OACFP Board Member. Brings decades of financial and fiduciary experience helping families and professionals navigate estate planning and trust administration.

Mark O’Farrell – CEO, The Canadian Institute of Certified Executor Advisors. Leads Canada’s premier organization for executor education and certification, promoting clarity, collaboration, and professionalism in estate administration.

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