The audience will learn how good planning can help them and their family be prepared -- legally and financially -- for unexpected health challenges. Leading estate planning attorneys will clarify what audience members need to know and do in order to protect assets in the event they or a loved one becomes sick or dies unexpectedly. It is important for people to have the appropriate healthcare directives, wills, and other legal documents to ensure that their wishes are respected. 
 
WHAT: Free Estate Planning Seminar 
 
WHERE: Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle Street, NW 
 
WHEN: Wednesday, April 7, 2010 -- 7:00 - 9:00 pm 
 
WHO: Rhonda Reid Winston, Presiding Judge, Superior Court Probate Division, John M. Campbell, Deputy Presiding Judge, Superior Court Probate Division, 

Morris Klein, Esquire    

Barbara Miller, Esquire,

Ed Varrone, Esquire  
 
This free seminar will explain how to:                              

- Provide for dependents in case you become disabled or die unexpectedly;                              

- Arrange for someone to manage your affairs if you become disabled;                              

- Choose someone to make health care decisions if you cannot; and                              

- Ensure that assets are transferred efficiently on your death.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend. 
 
Seminar sponsored by the DC Bar’s Estates, Trusts, and Probate Law Section. Registration not required. 
 
[Note: Those interested in finding out more about the seminar should call Catherine Mary Rafferty, Esq. (202) 244-0608]