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.