.1 GS CEUs | $20

Self-Study Course created by Brent Bocian

Course Description:

This Self-Study provides interpreters with a clear, practical guide to estate planning, an essential process for protecting both personal and professional legacies. Participants will learn how to organize their financial, legal, and intellectual assets through tools such as wills, beneficiary designations, and powers of attorney. The content addresses common myths that estate planning is only for the wealthy and highlights how interpreters’ unique contributions, like workshops, recordings, and YouTube channels, can be preserved for future generations. Through relatable case studies and straightforward strategies, attendees will gain an understanding of how to align their professional values with long-term planning, ensure their wishes are honored, and leave a lasting impact on their families and the interpreting community.

Educational Objectives:

• Understand the Core Elements of Estate Planning:

  • Participants will be able to identify key components of an effective estate plan, including wills, beneficiary designations, and powers of attorney, and explain how each tool functions to protect personal and professional assets.

• Apply Estate Planning Concepts to the Interpreting Profession:

  • Participants will learn how to incorporate unique professional materials such as workshops, webinars, recordings, and YouTube channels into their estate plans to preserve intellectual property and sustain their contributions to the interpreting community.

• Learn about updating their beneficiaries:

  • Participants will review or update their estate plan, ensuring that their bank accounts and retirement accounts are clearly documented and communicated to loved ones and colleagues.