Information Session on Wills, Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive

Event Name: Free Information Session on Wills, Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive | Steinbach
Event Date(s): April 9, 2026
Location: Eastman Education Centre, 385 Loewen Blvd., Steinbach
Session Time: 7:00 PM (1-hour)
Presenter(s): Andrew Warkentin

Description

The Steinbach Community Foundation invites residents of all ages to a free one‑hour session on the importance of estate planning basics including wills, powers of attorney and health care directives. The session will be led by Andrew Warkentin, lawyer here at TDS Law, offering practical insights on legal planning tools that protect your wishes and support your loved ones.

This event is informative, accessible and designed for anyone interested in future planning. Attendance is free.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding Wills – What a will is, why it matters under Canadian law and how a valid will ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes.
• Powers of Attorney Explained – How a durable or enduring power of attorney gives someone you trust authority to make financial or personal decisions if you become incapacitated.
• Health Care Directive Basics – What a health care directive (advance directive) is and how naming a proxy helps ensure your medical care preferences are followed.
• Planning at Any Age – Why having these documents early can prevent uncertainty and complications later in life, regardless of your family situation

More Information and Registration

Contact Lynda Lambert externally to RSVP or for more information: phone or text 204-823-4521, or email lynda.lambert@steinbachcf.ca.