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Worry Less About Money When It’s Time to Enroll in Medicare Applying for Medicare involves a lot of decisions such as when to enroll, whether additional coverage is neces- sary, and which plan to choose. Make the process a little easier and get the answers to your questions as well as the questions you didn't even know you had in this general Medicare overview. Following class you may schedule an optional one-on-one free consultation to discuss your specific situation. Christine Froehle Date: Sat, May 2 Time: 10:00–11:30 am Cost: Free, please pre-register Class #: AEW14B Location: Skyview, 202 The New Reality of Retirement How is your retirement going to be different than that of the previous generations? Explore an updated approach to retirement planning that accounts for the challenges and pitfalls that are unique to the reality of retiring today. This class is sponsored by Daniel Goldsmith CFP© RICP© with Ascend Financial Group. Date: Wed, May 6 Time: 6:00–9:00 pm Cost: Free, please pre-register Class #: AEB9 Location: Skyview, 202 8 90 Minutes with an Estate Attorney Is it best to gift my assets to others while I’m alive or after I’ve passed? What about estate tax and gift tax planning? Should I gift my money away in a will or a trust? Would I qualify for Medicaid? What is the 60-month claw back? What if my spouse goes into the nursing home and exhausts our money? What about my current trust—does it avoid the nursing home? Get the answers to these questions and many more, including how to plan and place your assets to meet your retirement/ nursing home/legacy goals. Steve Ledin Date: Thu, Apr 16 Time: 10:00–11:30 am Cost: $15 Class #: AEB11 Location: Gladstone, 105 Basics of Estate Planning— Wills and Trusts Discover what everyone should know about wills and trusts, and the pros and cons for both. Explore options to protect your assets from state inheritance tax and federal estate tax. You will also learn about probate procedures, dealing with courts, power of attorney and health care declarations (living will). Christopher Stanton Date: Mon, May 11 Time: 6:30–8:00 pm Cost: $15 Class #: AEB10B Location: Skyview, 202 Keeping the Cabin/Farm in the Family Learn how to keep your cabin, farm, or business in the family without creating a family conflict. Discuss ways to help ensure your children receive equal inheritance, strategies to help with the impact of taxes, and review your assets for the next generation. Steve Ledin Date: Wed, May 13 Time: 6:30–8:00 pm Cost: $15 Class #: AEB2 Location: Gladstone, 105 Gladstone Senior Center • 1945 Manton St, Maplewood, 55109 • www.isd622.org/seniors • 651-748-7250