Living with ALS can bring many changes, including financial considerations for you and your family. Whether you’re exploring benefits and tax credits, planning for future care needs, reviewing legal documents, or thinking about long-term financial security, having the right information can make a difference.

Our Financial Planning and ALS resource explains important topics to consider and connects you with free financial planning support through the Canadian Foundation for Financial Planning (CFFP) Program. Trained volunteer financial planners can help you better understand your options and make informed decisions based on your unique circumstances.

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Planning for the future, one step at a time

Financial planning can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re focused on managing day-to-day life with ALS. But you don’t have to navigate these decisions alone.

This resource was created to help people living with ALS, caregivers, and family members learn more about financial planning topics such as:

Income sources and financial security

Government benefits and supports

Wills and estate planning

Powers of attorney

Charitable giving and legacy planning

Preparing for conversations with a financial planner

You’ll also learn how to access free, one-on-one financial planning support through the Canadian Foundation for Financial Planning (CFFP).

Free Financial Planning Support

Connect with a volunteer financial planner at no cost

The Canadian Foundation for Financial Planning (CFFP) is working hard to ensure people living with ALS, caregivers, and family members can be matched with trained volunteer financial planners who understand the unique challenges ALS can bring. These planners provide general financial planning guidance and can help you explore options, prepare for important decisions, and identify next steps.

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Program highlights:

Available to adults across Canada

Up to three one-to-one sessions

Typically offered virtually

No cost to participants

No financial products are sold

ALS-informed volunteer planners

“For those of us living with this diagnosis, daily life can be focused on managing symptoms and holding on to as much independence as possible. The CFFP Program offers a chance to connect one-to-one with someone experienced in financial and estate planning, so you can make informed decisions with greater clarity and focus on what matters most to you and your family.”

Mark F.
CFP, ALS Canada Community Ambassador and person living with ALS

Start the conversation when you're ready

You don’t need to have everything figured out before taking the first step. Whether you’re planning ahead, reviewing existing financial arrangements, or simply looking for information, this resource can help you better understand your options and identify supports available to you and your family.

Download the Financial Planning and ALS Resource today.

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