This three-part series will be held in the Community Room\, Monday evenings\, 6:30-7:30 PM. The public is invited to attend these free in-person seminars. RSVP is NOT required. A large estat e is not required. If you are curious about how to best preserve\, protect \, and pass on any assets these seminars will fill the bill. Please arrive early for best seating.
\nMonday\, November 18: What Factor s Decide Who Receives Your Property After You Die? Did you know t hat the property of Montanans who die without a written will is distribute d according to the &ldquo\;law of intestate succession?&rdquo\; How you ma y or may not have titled your property and assets could over-ride this law . \; Be sure the assets you worked so hard to acquire pass to people y ou want.
\nMonday\, November 25: Probate: \;It&rsquo\;s not as Bad as People Think! \; A planned probate can be a hel pful way for families to inherit. \; There are ways to lower the cost of probate. \; Although an estate in probate may seem lengthy and deta iled\, and the costs prohibitive\, probate is mandated by Montana law to a ssure that the property of the deceased is accounted for\, and that all de bts are paid.
\nMonday\, December 2: What are Revocable and Testamentary Trusts? In certain situations\, a revocable and test amentary trusts can be useful estate planning tools. \;Explore how sp ecial needs trusts can be established for minor children and adults with s pecial needs. \; Learn about the meaning of the various phrases often used in trusts. \; Explore family circumstances for which a trust coul d be most beneficial.
\nDr. Marsha Goetting is a Professor and Exten sion Family Economics Specialist at Montana State University in Bozeman. S he \;was the first Montanan to receive the Distinguished Service Ruby Award from Epsilon Sigma Phi\, an Extension Honorary award. Dr. Goetting i s a member of the Montana \;Alzheimer&rsquo\;s and Related Dementia&rs quo\;s Coalition. She received her PhD from Iowa State University and her Master&rsquo\;s and Bachelor&rsquo\;s degrees from Kansas State University .
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