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Th Evan Bray Show - Mike Spicer - December 2nd, 2025

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Losing a loved one is a terrible experience on its own, before someone has to turn to dealing with someone's will and finances after death. A recent case in Ontario saw a woman required to pay nearly all of her parents' retirement savings to cover a huge tax bill after they both died within the same year. Evan welcomes Sun Life financial planner and president of MKS Financial Services Inc., Mike Spicer, to discuss this case and other end-of-life financial considerations.
4 Dec 2025 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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