Free estate planning workshop
Published 11:32 am Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Local attorney Cyrus Field is presenting a free ‘Estate Planning Workshop’ on Thursday, February 11 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the San Juan Library for people who want to learn more about creating or updating a will.
More than 50 percent people in the United States die without a will, leaving their wishes for how to allocate their estates in the hands of others. Often, it’s the government that determines how to allocate money, property, and other assets through probate. This can leave the things people care about most—family, friends, charities, and programs—without the safeguards and appreciation that were intended. Over $100 billion in estates goes through probate each year.
Having a will is about being able to make deliberate choices that help prioritize both needs and values. Workshop participants will learn how to make and update a will, follow federal estate laws, designate beneficiaries, and understand the tax advantages of designating charities in estate plans. This event, sponsored by Friends of the San Juans, is free and open to the public. For info, call 378-2319.
