Eden Prairie Community Education

Learn about Wills, Trusts, Health Care Directives & Powers of Attorney. Understand when a Will is sufficient and when you might prefer a Trust. Discover ways to avoid probate. Discussion of common mistakes will help avoid unwanted consequences.

You are generally a first-time buyer if you have not owned a home in the past 3 years. We will review the process of buying a home from A-Z and discuss unique funding that is only available to YOU-a first-time buyer. Learn how to buy a home using special loans, grants & First Generation homeownership funds! With one program, it is possible to buy a home for as little as $1000 of your own funds.

Procrastinate no more! No matter what your age, give your family an important gift by creating two legal documents - a Health Care Directive and a Power of Attorney. These documents are vitally important in the event you become incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yourself. In this class, you will prepare both of these documents so you won't end up without these important legal plans in place. Leave class with two notarized documents and give yourself and your loved ones peace of mind. Couples should register individually.

Aging often involves transitioning to different housing. The process involves coordinating financial and physical health considerations and frequently downsizing a home. We review these aspects so you can plan accordingly. We will discuss various housing options such as buying & renting-subsidized and elderly waivers, market-rate apartments, 55+, CCRC, independent/assisted living age in place, memory care, cooperatives, condo/townhouses. Come with your questions and explore the alternatives to just single-family living!

Who would inherit your possessions, raise your children, or be your personal representative if you die? Without a will, the laws in Minnesota and a judge make all of the decisions. Leave this 2-hour class with a simple, prepared will and have new peace of mind. Instruction and all the necessary forms, witnesses and notaries are provided. Instructor Adam Altman is an attorney experienced in drafting wills. Each individual, regardless of marital status, needs his/her own will. Couples should register both individuals. *The content of this class would be more helpful to those with U.S. citizenship.

Are you turning sixty-five and wondering about Medicare? Would you like to understand Medicare Part A and B and the difference between Medicare supplements and Advantage plans? What are your choices if you are working and have a group plan? Learn when you can enroll and where you can compare plan types. The class is presented via PowerPoint with takeaway handouts and a reference guide. Optional one-on-one meetings are free for attendees to discuss specific options.