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Figuring out how to plan for long-term care for yourself or a loved one is a complex process . Decisions must be made regarding how long you want to stay in your home , how to protect assets , and what happens if you need to go into assisted living or a nursing home . These conversations can be difficult . Taught by a knowledgeable elder law attorney , this session will help you learn how to start the process and some pitfalls to avoid in the planning process .
w Jan 23 | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr M | AL077-2C46-W1 | Henning
Solid advice from someone who has been there . Discuss advertising , screening tenants , security deposits , repairs , evictions and more . Explore if you have what it takes to succeed in this challenging but rewarding profession . Instructor is an experienced landlord . Instructor to provide a binder of materials at class .
w Feb 9 | 6:30-9 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 35 | Staff Dev Ctr Th | AL077-2C39-W1 | Kaas
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 Jan 24 | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Staff Dev Ctr T | AL077-2C28-W1 |
Divorcees and widows / widowers have options of how and when to receive their Social Security income . The decisions made now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits over a lifetime . Learn rules regarding divorced spousal benefits and innovative strategies for coordinating survivor benefits plus more .
w Mar 28 | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr T | AL077-2C42-W1 | Davis
Learn to apply real-world lessons about managing finances and reaching financial goals . Attend this workshop to hear stories about six women who have figured out a few things about their finances — and enriched their lives in ways beyond what ’ s in their bank accounts .
w Mar 8 | 6:30-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 19 | Staff Dev Ctr W | AL077-2C49-W1 | Schwartz / Broos
Working remotely is now the thing . Why not add travel into the mix ? Join thousands of individuals who are taking their work with them and hitting the road ! You can make your travels sustainable by earning a living as you travel . Professional traveler Gina Henry has been doing this for years and shares her wealth of knowledge . Get the how of living on the road including downsizing , putting your stuff in storage , getting your mail , how to have a physical address , the RV lifestyle , timeshares , international living , long-term rentals , house sitting and more . Learn the best ways to set up your remote office and get quality wifi in your hotel , long-term rental , and out of your car or RV . Plus learn about the many remote jobs available . Class fee includes the instructor ’ s 80-page digital book “ Work Remotely and Become a Digital Nomad ”.
w Mar 4 | 11 am-2 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 49 | Online Sa | AL077-2C84-W1 | Henry 1
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 Feb 23 | 6:30-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 19 | Staff Dev Ctr Th | AL077-2C33-W1 | Schwartz
If you become incapacitated , who will carry out your wishes regarding your health care and personal financial affairs ? By having a plan , you get to make your own choices . Participants 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 .
w Mar 7 | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 55 | Staff Dev Ctr T | AL077-2C31-W1 | Bolt Hoffer Boyd Law Firm
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 and 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 Feb 7 | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 99 | Staff Dev Ctr T | AL077-2C29-W1 | Bolt Hoffer Boyd Law Firm