Prepare Today, Protect Tomorrow: Key Steps in Estate Planning

Presented by Rachel Fortenberry, Founder of Fortified Elder Law

Life is unpredictable—are you prepared? Simple oversights, such as outdated beneficiary designations or failing to plan for asset distribution, can lead to significant legal and financial challenges, including probate, the court-supervised process for distributing a person’s estate after death. Probate can be time-consuming, costly, and public, but there are steps you can take to help avoid it.

This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to take charge of your financial future, minimize complications, and safeguard your loved ones.

What You’ll Gain:

✅ Update Your Beneficiaries: Avoid common mistakes that could create financial complications.
✅ Estate Planning Essentials: Understand wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
✅ Access Helpful Resources: Discover tools and support to help you plan ahead.
✅ Prepare for Life’s Changes: Reduce stress by having a plan in place for major transitions.
✅ Secure Your Future: Explore retirement planning and workplace benefits that promote financial well-being.

📅 Session Details

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom

How to Register

 MyMissouriState > Learning and Development Card > My Learning Connection
 Search for “Estate Planning: Important Insights”, view details, and request to register.

For questions, contact HRLearning@missouristate.edu.

Meet Your Speaker

Rachel Fortenberry is the founder of Fortified Elder Law, where she helps families protect their assets and navigate estate planning, Medicaid eligibility, and long-term care. As an experienced attorney, she has saved clients over $8 million in nursing home costs.

Her expertise has earned her recognition, including:
🏆 Biz 417’s 10 for the Next 10 (2024)
🏆 Springfield Business Journal’s 2025 Most Influential Women
🏆 Springfield Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 (2024)
🏆 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Star (2024 & 2025)

Rachel is also dedicated to community education and serves as President of the Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks 2025 Board.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and take control of your future!

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