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End-of-Life Planning Workshop – April 26, 2025
April 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join Alan Dickinson (Clarity Legal Group) and Hunter Beattie (Endswell Funeral Home) as they discuss Estate Planning Essentials and Emerging Trends in Death Care.
Alan and Hunter will cover all aspects of end-of-life planning, including costs, important legal documents, inheritance, Medicaid, the consequences of becoming incapacitated, as well as emerging trends in death care such as aquamation (water cremation) and green burial. Participants will learn how to plan ahead and implement a plan that best suits their personal circumstances.
Alan Dickinson, an experienced estate planning attorney, will provide practical insights and guidance on creating a tailored and holistic estate plan, including:
- How to avoid unnecessary cost and delay with a living trust.
- How to avoid having a Will or Living Trust that says what you want but fails to do what you want.
- How to protect your children’s inheritance from lawsuits and divorcing spouses.
- How to qualify to Medicaid and use it to pay for nursing home and long-term care expenses, potentially saving you thousands of dollars or more per month.
- How to plan to protect your family from the consequences of your possible incapacity.
- How to provide for family members with special needs.
- How to protect your children’s inheritance in the event your spouse remarries.
- Why putting your property in children’s names or giving it as a gift during your life may be a mistake.
Hunter Beattie, owner of Endswell Funeral Home, will discuss the services that funeral homes provide and how to implement a plan for you and your family. He will discuss costs and considerations when working with a funeral home as well as emerging trends in death care, including green burial and aquamation.
- A History of the Modern Funeral Industry: Timeline of the funeral industry, from 19th-century embalming to modern eco-conscious practices.
- Working with a Funeral Home: Guidance on what to expect, questions to ask, and transparency tips.
- Funeral Costs: Overview of average costs, hidden fees, and common expenses.
- Planning and Preparing for Funeral Expenses: Why planning matters and steps to ensure financial readiness.
- Emerging Trends in Death Care: Aquamation (Water Cremation) and Green/Natural Burial
- How to Choose the Right Option: Factors to consider, from environmental values to cultural beliefs.
- Q&A: Opportunity for audience engagement and personalized questions.