Many people wish to arrange their affairs to live well in their later years, and ensure that their end-of-life plans follow their wishes. Still, it is something that many people find challenging.  Planning AHEAD is a new online class from UW-Madison Division of Extension, created to address most aspects of end-of-life planning.

A 7-session (90 minutes each) course that Extension Educators guide participants through examining health care wishes, financial responsibilities, legal requirements and documentation, distribution of personal property, end-of-life decisions, dealing with grief, and the emotional ramifications of all of the above. The program is designed both for those who want to prepare for their own passing, to make things easier for family members, and for those who have, or are in the process of, losing a loved one and are dealing with the transition. This course features an online planning workbook to help organize the tasks and documents associated with end-of-life decisions.

This program and workbook were designed for residents in Wisconsin and is specific to Wisconsin law. If you are not a resident of Wisconsin, please refer to your state’s laws around Advanced Medical and Legal Directives, and Estate Planning.

Join us for the in-person class, Tuesdays, March 25 – May 5, 2025, joining the Zoom course from 10:45am-12:15pm, in the Crawford County Administration Building, Suite 236!

REGISTER HERE by Friday, March 21 or call the Extension Crawford County Office today at 608.326.0223 to reserve your spot !

There will also be a virtual class series where you can join from your home on Zoom.

Contact the Life Span Program Manager, Sara Richie, for more info on the virtual class at sara.richie@wisc.edu.