Special Presentation following the AGM
Planning as Empowerment: Control, Dignity, and Peace of Mind
What does it really mean to be “prepared”? In this engaging 20-minute talk, Donna Gee—former registered nurse and now lawyer and managing partner with Paramount Law Group in Calgary—explores planning as a powerful act of empowerment.
Drawing on her frontline experience in healthcare and years of working closely with estate planning clients, Donna offers a unique perspective on how thoughtful planning gives individuals control over their own lives, protects dignity during times of vulnerability, and brings lasting peace of mind to both themselves and their families.
Through real-world insights and practical examples, she connects what she witnessed at the bedside with what she now sees in legal practice—showing how clear plans can ease uncertainty, reduce stress, and ensure wishes are respected when it matters most.
This informative and inspiring session will leave you with a clearer understanding of why planning isn’t just paperwork—it’s a gift to yourself and to those you love.
Donna Gee was a registered nurse from 1993 to 2020, and a lawyer since 2005. Throughout her career in law, Donna has focused primarily on the areas of Elder Law, Grandparents Advocacy, Wills and Estates Planning, Surrogate Court Matters, and Estate Administrations. She has appeared successfully in all levels of court in Alberta, most recently being a successful result with an international child abduction case in 2021 at the Alberta Court of Appeal.
What does it really mean to be “prepared”? In this engaging 20-minute talk, Donna Gee—former registered nurse and now lawyer and managing partner with Paramount Law Group in Calgary—explores planning as a powerful act of empowerment.
Drawing on her frontline experience in healthcare and years of working closely with estate planning clients, Donna offers a unique perspective on how thoughtful planning gives individuals control over their own lives, protects dignity during times of vulnerability, and brings lasting peace of mind to both themselves and their families.
Through real-world insights and practical examples, she connects what she witnessed at the bedside with what she now sees in legal practice—showing how clear plans can ease uncertainty, reduce stress, and ensure wishes are respected when it matters most.
This informative and inspiring session will leave you with a clearer understanding of why planning isn’t just paperwork—it’s a gift to yourself and to those you love.
Donna Gee was a registered nurse from 1993 to 2020, and a lawyer since 2005. Throughout her career in law, Donna has focused primarily on the areas of Elder Law, Grandparents Advocacy, Wills and Estates Planning, Surrogate Court Matters, and Estate Administrations. She has appeared successfully in all levels of court in Alberta, most recently being a successful result with an international child abduction case in 2021 at the Alberta Court of Appeal.
