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Using the “F” Words - Final Wishes, Funerals and Finances


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Specialized Knowledge - Technical

Average Rating:
   64
Categories:
Partner Produced |  Industry
Speaker:
Michael J. Smela
Course Levels:
Overview
Duration:
1 Hour
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Description

In many ways, these are words that we, or clients, shy away from the same as expletives. So why is it important for your clients to document and prepare for their (or their loved ones) final wishes? Why do they need to understand the costs, options and advantages? We take you through the most significant reason for pre-planning and so much more.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Examine the importance of pre-planning final wishes and funerals and the cost savings benefits in doing so for the bereaved.

Major Subjects
  • Final Wishes:
    • Why Pre-Plan your/loved one’s funeral?
    • Final wishes organizer: important part of will, trust and financial organization
    • MIR: Most Important Reason for wanting to pre-plan
  • Funerals:
    • Why is funeral ritual important?
    • The Acute Loss Period and its importance to helping our loved ones begin their life without us.
    • What makes up a funeral and who are the players involved.
    • Funeral options
  • Finances:
    • What are the costs? Services / Merchandise / Third Parties
    • Can/should funerals be pre-paid, and what are the advantages?
    • What are other funding/financial options to pay for funerals
    • Veteran (and spouse) Burial Benefits
    • Protecting Assets and Estates: Medicaid Spend Downs / Burial Space Exclusion
    • Financial impact when death occurs away from home: protection

Course Materials

Speaker

Michael J. Smela Related Seminars and Products


Michael-James “Mike” Smela has been a financial educator to individuals, families, business owners and financial professionals for more than 30 years. Born and raised in metro-Detroit, Mike and his family have a long history serving and educating our community. After the death of his beloved wife Paula in 2013, Mike re-focused much of his life and professional direction, teaming with the Desmond Family and A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors in 2018 in the capacity as Advanced Funeral Planner and Community Educator.


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites

None


Advanced Preparation

None


Designed For

All


Original Recording Date

05/05/2021


Yellow Book No
Course Developer

MICPA


Date Added to Catalog

05/05/2021


Additional Information

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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Overall:      4.7

Total Reviews: 64

Comments

Sue V

"It was very informative!"

Julie F

"Excellent presentation - very timely. Thank you for sharing your story, being so open and thoughtful. "