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Understanding Estate Planning and Trusts
If you own a business ; have real estate ( cabin , condo , farmland , or timeshare ) in another state ; have minor children or want to avoid probate or protect assets for future generations , a trust may be a great estate planning tool for you . Several types of trusts will be discussed , including revocable living trusts , irrevocable trusts , and support trusts for children / grandchildren . Learn how trusts can protect assets from irresponsible family members , avoid probate , reduce estate taxes , and protect assets from creditors . Question and answer time included . Instructor is an experienced estate planning , probate and elder law attorney .
w May 4 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C28-S1 | Bolt Hoffer Boyd Law Firm
w Jun 1 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 T | Online | AL077-2C28-SU1 | Bolt Hoffer Boyd Law Firm
Write Your Will
Prepare a will in class on the computer and learn about estate planning . Students should be comfortable using a computer , as work will be completed in a computer lab . Some prep work required ; packet sent one week prior to class . This is a simple will class , not appropriate for those who have assets in excess of one million dollars or who need a trust . Instructor is an experienced estate planning attorney . Couples must register individually .
w Apr 19 | 5:30 - 9:30 pm | 1 Session | Fee : $ 99 M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C29-S1 | Weikel Law Firm
You ’ ve Been Appointed Executor or Trustee , Now What ?
Before helping an elderly loved one with financial or legal affairs , it is crucial to understand your responsibilities so that you are able to protect your loved one and yourself . An experienced estate and elder law attorney will share the information you need to know so you understand the parameters of the law and are able to successfully serve as a personal representative , trustee or attorney-in-fact . Hear what it means to be a fiduciary , how to sign legal documents in ways that will protect you from liability , and how to deal with family members and institutions .
w Apr 5 | 6:30 - 8 pm | 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 M | Northdale MS | AL077-2C36-S1 | Peterson-Lerdahl
Early Retirement-Exploring Your Health Insurance Options
Early retirement can be an exciting time , but it can also bring a lot of questions . “ What do I do about health insurance before I am eligible for Medicare ?” Learn about what to consider before leaving your employer group coverage , discover different options available to fill the gap before you become eligible for Medicare and study the in ’ s and out ’ s of how to navigate MNSure , the Minnesota health insurance marketplace .
w May 13 | 6-7:30 pm | 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C32-S1 | Gaylord
NEW | Will Taxes Affect Your Retirement ?
It is critical to have a solid understanding of the tax status of investments to make informed decisions and avoid paying more than your fair share . Learn how future tax changes may create the potential for higher taxes , ways to create tax-free retirement income , how Social Security is taxed and how to work efficiently within current tax brackets .
w May 6 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session | Fee : $ 19 Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C26-S1 | Schwartz
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