This class will begin with an overview of basic estate planning, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, etc. The class will then delve into learning how revocable trusts can help avoid probate and protect your privacy and how irrevocable trusts can protect your assets from nursing homes or Maine Care (Medicaid) liens. The discussion will include other strategies to safeguard assets from life events such as business failure or divorce of adult children.