Planning in advance for how you’d like medical, legal, financial, and spiritual decisions to be handled at the end of your life is a gift to yourself and your loved ones. In this offering from the Lay Pastoral Care Team, local experts will provide information and answer your questions. Each session takes place on a Sunday afternoon from noon to 1:30 pm; register for any or all of them here.
Sunday, February 23 – Having “The Conversation” with Your Family – Living Wills, Advance Directives — Lay Pastoral Care Team & Rev. Suzelle
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Sunday, March 22 – Wills, Estates, and Trusts – Atty. Linda de la Mora, from Von Briesen Law firm
This session will provide basic information on estate planning, use of wills and different types of trusts (revocable and irrevocable), probate v. non-probate assets, gifting, & tax considerations.
Sunday, April 5 – Planning Your Funeral or Memorial Service – Rev. Suzelle Lynch
Planning a service to remember a loved one — or your own memorial service — is an act of love. We will walk through the details of planning a service and receive resources and ideas to help us and our families. Choices about cremation and burial will also be discussed.
Sunday, May 3 – Embracing the End of Life – Rev. Suzelle and Hospice Presenter
Can we embrace the end of life with courage and honesty? What we need to know about hospice care and other compassionate choices around dying.
