Dateline January - March 2018 | Page 8

Educational Opportunities - Something for Everyone Pages 8–9 Worry Less About Finances ! NEW Understanding Reverse Mortgages Discover the pros and cons plus clarify the myths and truths of reverse mortgages. During class there will be a realtor and financial advisor available to answer your questions. Vaughn Kavlie Date: Tue, Feb 20 Time: 10:00–11:30 am Cost: FREE, please preregister Class #: AEB4A Location: Gladstone, 105 EW! N Elder Financial Abuse Prevention for Seniors & their Families Elder financial abuse, also known as financial exploitation, is the illegal or unauthorized use of an older adult’s funds or resources for the benefit of someone other than the older adult. Come and learn about common types of financial abuse, indicators and signs, and how to report and get help. Vaughn Kavlie Date: Tue, Feb 27 Time: 10:00–11:30 am Cost: FREE, please preregister Class #: AEB5A Location: Gladstone, 105 ! NEW So You Are the Executor or Trustee: Now What? Executor, Trustee, Power of Attorney, Guardian; what are the responsibilities and liabilities of those who are granted these legal titles? This class is invaluable for those trying to decide who to appoint as well as those who have been asked to take one of these legal roles. Steve Ledin 8 Date: Tue, Mar 27 Time: 10:00–11:30 am Cost: $15 Class #: AEB12B Location: Gladstone, 105 ! NEW Senior Fraud: Learn How to Protect Yourself Join Ramsey County Attorney John Choi in a discussion on telemarketing fraud, social security and medicare scams, identity theft and more. Learn how to protect yourself and where to go for help. Bring your questions about this timely topic. This presentation is sponsored by CLASS (Consortium of Lakes Area Senior Services - an educational collaboration). Date: Fri, Mar 9 Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm Cost: FREE, please preregister Class #: SRB2 Location: Mahtomedi District Center, 103 ! NEW Having the Talk Have your decisions written down to provide guidance to those you love. This class will cover the pros and cons of reverse mortgages, wills and living wills, and POLST (Physician Orders for Life- Sustaining Treatment) forms. Bob Reynnells and Paula Anderson Date: Wed, Apr 18 Time: 1:00–2:00 pm Cost: FREE, please preregister Class #: SRB1B Location: Gladstone, 105 Why You Can’t Trust Your Trust The revokable or living trust is the most misunderstood legal product on the market today! Learn the pros and cons of a revocable trust. You will also learn other options to help you secure your assets. Bring your questions. Steve Ledin Date: Tue, Apr 10 Time: 10:00–11:30 am Cost: $15 Class #: AEB9B Location: Gladstone, 105 Understanding How to Gift your Money Away Learn the pros/cons to gifting money, including the who, what, where, when why or why not. Plus how to leverage your gift, tax deductibility, and more. Steve Ledin Date: Tue Apr 17 Time: 10:00–11:30 am Cost: $15 Class #: AEB10B Location: Gladstone, 105 How to Pay for the Nursing Home: An Attorney’s Perspective How do you pay for the nursing home and still leave assets for the next generation? Understand what your options are, get your long term care finance questions answered and learn how to plan and place your assets to meet your future goals. Steve Ledin Date: Tue, Apr 3 Time: 10:00–11:30 am Cost: $15 Class #: AEB2A Location: Gladstone, 105 ! NEW Basics of Estate Planning– Wills & Trusts Discover what everyone should know about wills and trusts, and the pros and cons for both. You will also learn about probate procedures, dealing with courts, power of attorney and health care declarations (living will). Christopher Stanton Date: Tue, Feb 13 Time: 6:30–8:00 pm Cost: $20 Class #: AEB11A Location: Skyview, 202 r Date: Thu, May 3 Time: 6:30–8:00 pm Cost: $20 Class #: AEB11B Location: John Glenn, Media Gladstone 55+ Center • 1945 Manton St, Maplewood, 55109 • www.isd622.org/seniors • 651-748-7250