Upcoming Workshops Planned

The Patrick County Extension office is planning two upcoming workshops in the county.

Estate Planning 101 is a free workshop for people looking to learn the basics about estate planning. Participants will learn the differences between wills, power of attorney, advance medical directives, living wills and trusts. This workshop is ideal for people of any age who want to ensure their financial and health-related wishes are clearly met. It’s a no-cost opportunity to learn and ask questions. This free workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 19, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Patrick and Henry Community College in Stuart. 

The second workshop will help people build an emergency binder. This will allow participants to have their important information organized in case of an emergency or illness. The binder will help to organize emergency contacts, financial information, medical information and more. A $10 fee will be collected at the door for this workshop to cover the cost of the binder. This workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 26, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Patrick & Henry Community College in Stuart.

Anyone interested in attending these workshops should call the Patrick County Extension Office, (276) 694-3341 to register.

The Patrick County Extension Office is partnering with Sarah Bidwell, Esq. to offer these workshops. Sarah owns Wills on Wheels, a local mobile estate planning law firm. Its mission is to provide peace of mind through proper planning and preparation. 

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Terri Alt at talt@vt.edu or (276) 694-3341 TDD (800) 828-1120 during the business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations no later than five days prior to these events.

Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Michael Gutter, Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; TBD Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State University, Petersburg.