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Tampa Chapter Of The Links, Inc. To Host Estate Planning Zoom Seminar
BY MONIQUE STAMPS Sentinel Staff Writer
On Saturday, January 23, 2021, the Tampa (FL) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated will partner with Thomas Finan- cial to host an Estate Planning Zoom seminar. The Tampa Chapter is focusing on raising knowledge of estate planning, financial independence, and helping the community learn more about their assets.
Studies have shown that African Americans are more likely to lose property that was willed to them than whites. Estate planning and wills can ensure that assets are be- queathed as desired and less likely to be taken by banks or other institutions. Knowledge is key to keeping property.
According to the Brook- ings Institute “Gaps in wealth between Black and white households reveal the effects of accumulated inequality and discrimination, as well as dif- ferences in power and oppor- tunity that can be traced back to this nation’s inception. The Black-white wealth gap re- flects a society that has not and does not afford equality of opportunity to all its citizens.”
Thomas Financial is a member of M Financial. In September 2019, M Financial
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Group announced their part- nership with the national or- ganization of The Links, Incorporated. The Links, Inc. are an international nonprofit organization that includes more than 16,000 Black, pro- fessional women, in 288 chapters across 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Ba- hamas, and the United King- dom.
Mary Dance, co-chair- person of the National Trends Facet of the Tampa Chapter, says that anyone who wants information about estate planning can benefit from this seminar. Whether you are someone who wants to protect your assets or are the benefi- ciary of a will, there will be key information for you in the presentation.
Dance states that we must protect our resources and understand how our as- sets are distributed. “Even if you have previously made a will, this seminar can help you verify that you are taking ad- vantage of the latest laws and regulations. We want to make sure that our assets are dis- tributed in the manner that
we want.”
“The partnership aligns
the mission of The Links, Inc. — to serve their communities and members. This partner- ship is a part of the Links Eco- nomic Empowerment Program (LEEP) launched under the administration of national president Dr. Kim- berly Jeffries Leonard.”
The Links’ goal of financial independence complements M Financial’s commitment to innovative solutions, industry transformation, and commu-
nity partnership. Presenting the information will be Kory Lenz, Certified Financial Planner, from M Financial.
To register in advance for this meeting go to this website: https://us02web.zoom.us/me eting/register/tZItdeyqpz8oE tcWrIeB7wF6fUOsEOGhv8Z Q. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For ques- tions, email ntstampa2021@- gmail.com.
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