On June 23, CHGO attorney Kathleen Gmelich co-presented “Preparing Your Estate Plan” as part of the St. Louis Community College Continuing Education program. Participants learned about the basics of estate planning, including:

• what to consider when creating a will

• the benefits of trusts in estate planning

• how to help reduce taxes on estates

• how insurance can help protect your family

• the importance of beneficiary designations

• TODs

• PODs

• powers of attorney

• healthcare directives

For more information – or for assistance with your estate planning needs – call Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O’Keefe at 314.725.8788 and ask for Mike Kern or Kathleen Gmelich.