Estate planning in Kalispell

Published: 2019
By Nori Pearce

Three estate planning programs in July, in Kalispell, drew more than 150 people. Marsha Goetting, PhD, Family Economics Specialist with MSU Extension, presented a two-hour program to 93 people on “What Happens When You Die,” which explains the probate process. Goetting also presented more in-depth programming on the probate process with “Utilizing Trusts and Wills in Your Estate Planning,” which was attended by 69 individuals. Attendees reported understanding the probate process and the basics of having a will at the conclusion of the program. More than 10 follow-up calls requesting more information about estate planning were received by the MSU Extension Flathead County office after the program. As well, there have been numerous requests for a repeat of these programs.