Estate planning is something everyone needs to do, regardless of age, marital status, or wealth. Attorney Jane E. Sullivan will speak at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging on estate planning and help people to protect their financial future and care for their families and themselves. The presentation will also include information on health care proxies, veterans’ benefits, homestead acts, living trusts, and more.

The lunch and speaker series will be held at the Council, 17 Barstow St., on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

A lunch of vegetarian lasagna will be served at noon with the presentation beginning at approximately 12:15 p.m. Cost is $3 for lunch; the presentation is free. Pre-registration is required.

Sullivan has more than 25 years of experience working with clients of all ages in all aspects of estate planning and administration, with a special emphasis on elder law. She is an accredited estate planner.

Call 508-758-4110 to register no later than Friday, Nov. 8. (Note that the COA will be closed on Nov. 8 in observance of Veterans’ Day).