On November 15, the Portage Township YMCA held 2 clinics presented by Rhame and Elwood discussing the importance of having a will, what happens if you don’t have one, what is involved in making a will in addition to many current tax issues that are presented with or without a will. Between the 2 clinics, there were 25 participants who benefited from this information.
Amber Morris, who attended with her mother, felt that she learned a lot at the seminar. “It brought to light certain issues that are not often discussed with family members,” Morris said. Estate planning, gift annuities and trusts are not something a family discusses in an everyday conversation. The importance having assets in order before we pass helps make planning for the entire family much easier.
The group left with a better understanding of why it is so important to have a will created. The YMCA is planning on scheduling more of these types of events, which are open to the public, in order to meet the needs of our community.
For details regarding this program, please contact the YMCA at 219-762-9622 or at info@ymcaofportage.org. For more information, explore our website at www.ymcaofportage.org or fan the Portage Township YMCA on Facebook. 
