Thursday, 28 March 2024

Sutter Lakeside Hospital hosts monthly support group May 25

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Sutter Lakeside Hospital will host its monthly Wellness & Stroke Recovery support group on Wednesday, May 25, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the hospital conference room.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Colin Morrow, a Ukiah-based attorney, will provide information on how to begin estate planning, including drafting wills and trusts, as well as answer questions for the group.

Morrow is a San Francisco native who graduated with honors from the University Of Maine School Of Law.

Proper estate planning is beneficial in a number of ways, according to the American Bar Association.

Planning ahead can help spouses, children, or other beneficiaries distribute assets quickly and smoothly, as well as minimize expenses. Establishing a will or trust can also help support charitable causes, reduce estate taxes and provide for family members.

Over half of Americans do not have an estate plan, according to the ABA. Neglecting to leave a plan can result in increased strain on remaining family members, or beneficiaries losing assets to the government or paying increased taxes.

Estate planning encompasses a number of important decisions, including appointing powers of attorney, arranging care in case of incapacitation, drafting an advanced directive, and writing a will.

“Estate planning can be overwhelming,” said Nikki Bullock, M.S.W., Sutter Lakeside Hospital. “Professional advice on how to start the process can be helpful, and we hope to give individuals a sense of direction for how to best plan for themselves and their families.”

The group is free and open to the public.

For questions about the group or for more information, please contact Nikki Bullock, M.S.W. by phone at 707-264-9492 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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