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56 Winter/Spring 2019 Cary Senior Center Legal Essentials Seminars where you will have the opportunity to hear from lawyers, specialists and experts about practical and legal information to protect you and your loved ones. Location: Classroom 302 THE TRUTH ABOUT LIVING TRUSTS Have you gotten a postcard recently from an attorney telling you not to be a "burden" on your children, to avoid "burdening" them, you must use a trust? Are you afraid of the "hassle" and "delay" of probate? Do you wonder if your neighbor having a trust means you should have one too? This presentation takes the mystery out of living trusts and explains when a trust is necessary and when it is not. Presented by Tom McCuiston of McCuiston Law. 119540 Fri Jan 11 9:30–10:30 a.m. ESTATE PLANNING Estate Planning is not just for the wealthy; in fact anyone with a home, car, and/or retirement savings has sufficient assets to benefit from advance planning. Learn about common legal documents that best express and protect your interests. Presented by Janna Wallace, Certified Specialist in Elder Law. 119541 Fri Jan 25 9:30–11 a.m. BASICS OF ESTATE PLANNING What is the difference between "estate planning" and having a will? Do you even need a will? Who will take care of you when you can no longer do so? Do you need a trust? This presentation explains some of the fundamental estate documents and what they accomplish. After attending this presentation, you will understand what a will, power of attorney, and a trust can and cannot do. Presented by Tom McCuiston of McCuiston Law. 119542 Fri Mar 8 9:30–10:30 a.m. Resources for Seniors GOPLACES GoCary Door to Door is a shared ride service for senior citizens age 60 and over as well as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transportation for people with disabilities. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE: Monday – Saturday (in town trips) 6 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Monday – Saturday (out of town trips) 6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Registration is required for Door to Door service. Call (919) 481-2020 (ext. 3) or visit GoCary.org for application and registration information.