Forum focuses on peace of mind during estate planning

SEQUIM — Attorney Michael Hatch will present a free WOW! Working on Wellness forum, “Elder Law: Simple Steps Towards Peace of Mind,” at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13.

The lecture will be at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave.

Hatch’s goal in estate planning is to get loved ones to talk with each other. Though assets preservation and passing on wealth to heirs is important, Hatch said, he now believes the most important aspect of estate planning is the enrichment of familial communications and love.

“Good estate planning nurtures love within a family; poor estate planning leads to estrangement, isolation and the loss of that which is most important,” he said.

For 40 years, Hatch has been practicing criminal, civil and elder law, and negotiating and managing contracts for ITT and Bendix corporations. He also has taught university law classes.

From 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., volunteer nurses from the Dungeness Valley Health &Wellness Clinic will be available to check the blood pressure of anyone who may be interested.

WOW! Working on Wellness is a health education program of the Dungeness Valley Health &Wellness Clinic. The clinic provides basic urgent care and chronic health care services to uninsured community members. Its work is supported by more than 70 volunteers, including physicians, other professional health care providers and laypersons, as well as private and public donations from the Sequim community and beyond.

The Basic Urgent Care Clinic is open to patients Mondays and Thursdays beginning at 5 p.m. Individuals interested in supporting the clinic can call 360-582-0218.

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