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Free Estate Planning Workshops Helping Detroiters Plan for Their Future

EL CENTRAL by EL CENTRAL
March 3, 2025
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Homeownership has long been one of the most reliable ways for families to build generational wealth in the United States. With the average cost of buying a home nearly double what it was sixty years ago – even after adjusting for inflation – protecting that investment has never been more critical.

Last year, the City of Detroit announced free estate planning and will preparation services that educate people about essential life planning and legacy documents.

“Without these documents, you could lose the home that has been in your family for generations, erasing years of hard-earned progress and stability,” explains Libby Palackdharry, director of operations for the Detroit Housing Network (DHN) at CHN Housing Partners.   

Qualifying Detroit homeowners also have the opportunity to have five different documents prepared on their behalf, for free, through this program: Durable Power of Attorney for Finances, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Last Will and Testament, Ladybird Deed, and Trusts. With these documents in place, you can:

  1. Appoint someone to manage your financial affairs in your absence. This ensures that bills are paid, assets are safeguarded, and investments are managed even if you’re not available.
  2. Reduce the risk of disputes over property ownership, ensuring that your asset passes directly to the intended recipient.
  3. Automatically transfer property upon the homeowner’s death and avoid the often complex and public probate process.

“As your lawyers, we will work with you while keeping your information private and protected,” explains Erma Thomas, managing attorney and director of programs at Elder Law & Advocacy Center (ELAC), a division of Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan, the organization leading the program. “We are here to help you secure your family’s home, finances and future.”

How it Works & How to Sign Up  

Free estate planning workshops are being held virtually and in-person every month. A virtual Spanish language workshop will take place on March 6 at 5:30 PM with the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation and Bridging Communities.

Detroit homeowners who attend the workshop and make below 300% of the Federal Poverty Line annually will qualify for free estate planning services through Elder Law and Advocacy Center.

If you are interested in attending an estate planning workshop, you can call (866) 313-2520 or visit MyDHN.education to register. Our call center representatives can assist you in Spanish, English Arabic or Bengali.

You will never be asked about your immigration status. If you have questions about privacy, you can reach out to us at DHN@chnhousingpartners.org.

Talleres de planificacion patrimonial gratuitos que ayudan a los residentes de Detroit a planificar sus futuros

En Estados Unidos, ser propietario de una vivienda siempre ha sido una vía fundamental para que las familias aseguren un patrimonio que se transmita de generación en generación. Hoy, cuando el precio de comprar una casa es casi el doble de lo que era hace sesenta años –incluso al ajustar por inflación–, proteger esa inversión se vuelve más importante que nunca.

El año pasado, la Ciudad de Detroit puso a disposición de la comunidad servicios gratuitos de planificación patrimonial y elaboración de testamentos. La idea es que las personas comprendan la importancia de organizar su futuro y de dejar en orden los documentos que garantizan su legado familiar. Según Libby Palackdharry, directora de operaciones en Detroit Housing Network (DHN) de CHN Housing Partners, “sin contar con estos documentos, corre el riesgo de perder el hogar que ha sido el sustento de su familia durante generaciones, lo que podría borrar años de arduo esfuerzo y estabilidad.”

Además, los propietarios en Detroit que cumplan con ciertos requisitos podrán aprovechar la oportunidad de que se les preparen, sin costo, cinco documentos esenciales:

  • Poder notarial duradero para la administración de asuntos financieros.
  • Poder notarial duradero para decisiones de atención médica.
  • Testamento legal.
  • Escritura “Lady Bird”.
  • Constitución de fideicomisos.

Con estos documentos, usted podrá:

  1. Designar a alguien de confianza para que administre sus finanzas en su ausencia, asegurando el pago de cuentas, la protección de sus bienes y la gestión adecuada de sus inversiones.
  2. Evitar disputas sobre la herencia, garantizando que sus activos se transfieran directamente a la persona que usted elija.
  3. Lograr que, en caso de fallecimiento, la propiedad se transfiera automáticamente sin tener que recurrir a un proceso de sucesión complicado y público.

Erma Thomas, abogada principal y directora de programas en el Elder Law & Advocacy Center (ELAC)—parte de Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan, la organización que lidera esta iniciativa—comenta: “Como sus abogados, trabajaremos con usted, manteniendo su información privada y protegida. Estamos aquí para ayudarle a asegurar el hogar, las finanzas y el futuro de su familia.”

Cómo Funciona y Cómo Inscribirse

Cada mes se ofrecen talleres gratuitos de planificación patrimonial, tanto en línea como presenciales. Por ejemplo, el próximo taller virtual en español se llevará a cabo el 6 de marzo a las 5:30 p.m., organizado por Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation y Bridging Communities.

Los propietarios en Detroit que asistan al taller y cuyos ingresos anuales estén por debajo del 300% del umbral federal de pobreza podrán acceder a estos servicios de forma gratuita a través del Elder Law & Advocacy Center.

Si le interesa participar, llame al (866) 313-2520 o visite MyDHN.education para inscribirse. Los representantes del centro de atención telefónica pueden ayudarle en español, inglés, árabe o bengalí.

Y recuerde: en ningún momento se le preguntará sobre su situación migratoria. Para cualquier consulta sobre la privacidad de sus datos, puede escribir a DHN@chnhousingpartners.org.

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