Covenant Community Classroom

If you’ve been putting off the possibly uncomfortable tasks of writing a
will or addressing an aging parent’s need for residential care, expert help
is at hand. This three-part course is led by Tom Robinson, a retired
attorney whose focus in practice was elder law. He also teaches in the
Political Science department at Gonzaga University. There is no charge
for this course.
Wednesday evenings, 7:00 p.m.

• May 15 The Importance of Power of Attorney and Living Will (directive to physicians) documents. Discussion will focus on use of documents in retirement.
• May 22 Planning for Transitioning Parents to Retirement.Discussion will focus on residential placement and planning for potential Medicaid needs.
• May 29 Wills and Trusts. Emphasis will be on the value of preparing a last will and testament, and trusts as alternatives to probate in some circumstances. Also, focus will be on planning for the disabled pursuant to a trust.