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Estate Planning 101

Estate planning is for everyone, not just those with large estates or significant wealth. Whether you are raising a family, own a home, are married or single, or simply want to make sure your wishes are honored, having an estate plan can help provide peace of mind.

In this introductory class, estate planning attorney Tom Stanton will explain the basics of wills, trusts, probate, powers of attorney, and health care directives. You will also learn about beneficiary designations, what can happen when someone dies without an estate plan, and common mistakes that can create challenges for family members.

This class is designed for anyone who wants a better understanding of estate planning and the steps they can take to prepare for the future. No legal background is needed.

Thomas P Stanton

Instructor

Tom Stanton is an estate planning attorney at Klemp & Stanton, where he focuses on helping individuals and families navigate wills, trusts, probate, powers of attorney, health care directives, and other estate planning matter. Before becoming an attorney, Tom spent several years working in estate planning as a clerk, giving him practical experience with the questions and challenges families face when planning for the future.

Tom enjoys making estate planning understandable and approachable. Through his community education courses, he aims to take the mystery out of topics that can often feel complicated or intimidating and give participants practical information they can use to better prepare themselves and their families.