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Understanding Estate Planning & Trusts
If you own a business; have a cabin, condo or timeshare in
another state; have minor children; 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 - Revocable
Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts and Support Trusts for children/
grandchildren - will be discussed. Hear how trusts can protect
assets from irresponsible family members, how to avoid probate,
reduce estate taxes or protect assets from creditors. Question
and answer time included. Instructor is an experienced estate
planning, probate and business law attorney. Class fee: $29.
w Sep 12 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C03-F1 | Helseth
Build your skills with adult
basic education classes
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. Class fee: $99.
w Nov 16 | 5:30 - 9:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C04-F1 | 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.
Class fee: $19 one; $25 two.
Metro North Adult Basic Education (ABE) offers
free classes for adults. Classes are offered days/
evenings at various locations and are taught by
professionals.
• Learn English (ESL)
• Earn a high school diploma
• Prepare for the GED test
• Study for United States Citizenship
• Build basic skills in math, reading, and writing
• Basic computer skills
• Post-secondary prep
• Work skill development
Monday – Friday, daytime and evening classes.
For more information call 763-433-4200 or visit
www.metronorthabe.org.
w Nov 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C11-F1 | Peterson
www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2017 FALL
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