UPPER CUMBERLAND – WCTE will host two free estate planning and will preparation classes in January. The classes will be held in Crossville on Jan. 14 and Smithville on Jan. 28. Guests at each class will receive a complimentary Estate Planning book.
The Crossville class will be held at the Art Circle Public Library at 3 East St. from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The class instruction will be given by Andrea Burckhard of New York Life. Burckhard will help participants know more about the options that best help them achieve their goals.
Burckhard says, “Every client is unique, and together we can develop a personalized approach that meets today’s needs and tomorrow’s as well.”
The Smithville class will be held at the DeKalb County Community Complex, 712 S. Congress Blvd. on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 10-11a.m. in the History Room. The class instruction will be given by Smithville attorney Hilton Conger.Conger will be speaking about understanding the impact of choosing a good executor or trustee, working effectively with an attorney, paying attention to beneficiary designations and other important issues around estate planning.
Estate planning is one of the most overlooked areas of personal financial management. It has been estimated that more than 120 million Americans do not have proper estate plans to protect themselves or their families in the event of sickness, accidents, or untimely death. This circumstance can cause many families unnecessary expenses and financial hardship. Proper planning can help avoid these unintended consequences.
If you are interested in attending a class or both classes, please reserve your spot today. The classes are no charge, but they do fill up, and we must have your name on the guest to ensure a seat is available. To reserve a seat today, email Avery Hutchins at ahutchins@wcte.org or by calling 931-528-2222 ext. 220.
WCTE has served the Upper Cumberland for 40+ years as the region’s premier storyteller and is the only television station in a 75-mile radius of Cookeville. WCTE is a proud strategic partner with educators, health services, government, arts and music organizations across the Upper Cumberland. WCTE is a 501-(c) 3 and is owned and operated by the Upper Cumberland Broadcast Council. WCTE is one of only 350 PBS member stations nationwide.