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Estate Planning 101

Learn the basics

2025-08-13 15:30:00 2025-08-13 16:30:00 America/New_York Estate Planning 101 Local attorney Bill Wieringa will help us learn keywords and gain knowledge about the basics of Estate Planning. Portage District Library - *Austin & Sugarloaf Lake Rooms

Wednesday, August 13
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-13 15:30:00 2025-08-13 16:30:00 America/New_York Estate Planning 101 Local attorney Bill Wieringa will help us learn keywords and gain knowledge about the basics of Estate Planning. Portage District Library - *Austin & Sugarloaf Lake Rooms

Portage District Library

*Austin & Sugarloaf Lake Rooms

Local attorney Bill Wieringa will help us learn keywords and gain knowledge about the basics of Estate Planning.

Registration required

From Mr. Wierega's presentation, you will learn the following:

-What is a Power of Attorney and why is it necessary?
-What is a Patient Advocacy and why is that important?
-What is Probate; when is it necessary; how does it work?
-How do I avoid Probate?
-What is the difference between a Will and a Trust?
-What are the advantages/disadvantages of a will vs. a trust?
-What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
-How do I avoid nursing home poverty and protect my assets?

Learn more about Mr. Wierenga. 

This event is intended to provide information not to promote or sell products or services.

Event Contact: Rachael Wiegmann

Location details: Long and Gourdneck Lake Rooms are located on the lower level of the library.

Accommodations: All participants are welcome. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact us at rwiegmann@portagelibrary.info in advance of your visit.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation |

TAGS: | 4:Adult Dept | 3:Standard | 2:In person | 1:Adult (18+) |

Portage District Library

Phone: 269-329-4544

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