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The Importance of Estate Planning

Feb 02, 2021
01:00PM - 02:00PM EST
Online Event
Overview
Talking about Estate Planning, Last Wills and Testaments, and Power of Attorney isn't exactly something to discuss over the dinner table. In fact, many of us wait until a major crisis in order to take care of really important financial manners. Others think that you have to be rich in order to create an Estate Plan. Still, others just lack the knowledge necessary to make these important decisions. We want to help you make sure you have your wishes in order. We want to help you plan for how you want things to go before and after your death. Who will make decisions on your behalf? Join us and explore the basic things that you can do to protect yourself and your family.
Agenda
01:00 PM
Introductions
Audrey Burton-Bethke
Introductions of Audrey and Diahanna, as well as the purpose of the chapter. 
01:05 PM
Presentation
Diahanna Vallentine
The Importance of Estate Planning for Everyone:  What is the purpose of an Estate Plan? What does an Estate Plan entail? Do you need an attorney? 
01:35 PM
Questions and Answers
Audience
Type your questions into the Q&A section and we will try to get to as many as we can! 
Speakers & Moderators
Healthtree contact Audrey Burton-Bethke

Audrey Burton-Bethke

Audrey joined the Myeloma Crowd as the Community Manager in 2020 after previously working in the nonprofit field for 4 years as a director of Fundraising and Development. She graduated from BYU with a major in Spanish and Nonprofit Management. Audrey is passionate about serving others, loves learning, and enjoys a nice mug of hot chocolate no matter the weather.

Healthtree contact Diahanna Vallentine

Diahanna Vallentine

Diahanna is the Financial Program Manager for the HealthTree Foundation. She specializes in providing financial help, resources and education for multiple myeloma patients. As a professional financial consultant and former caregiver of her husband who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, Diahanna perfectly understands the financial issues facing myeloma patients.