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​Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy
A Nationally Accredited Law Enforcement Training Academy

Estate Planning Basics for Law Enforcement
Course length
24
About the course
Daily, criminal justice personnel and first responders face inherit dangers of debilitating injuries and even death. Current public attitudes have resulted in a drastic increase of attacks on criminal justice personnel. It is more important then ever for criminal justice personnel to protect their loved ones by proper and legal estate planning.
This comprehensive three-day course is designed to help first responders understand the critical importance of estate and retirement planning. Participants will learn what happens if they are seriously injured or pass away without a plan in place, gain insight into probate and incapacity planning, and explore strategies for asset protection. The course covers key estate planning tools such as wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations; financial tips for budgeting and using credit wisely; and retirement planning essentials, including pensions, 457s, IRAs, and other strategies to prepare for retirement. Through real-life case studies, and expert guidance, attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge to safeguard their future and protect their loved ones.
Your Instructor(s):
The class is being taught by Lindsay Warnes and Andrea Bryk, successful estate planning lawyers, who are each married to Police Officers. They understand the inherit dangers of the job and want to be sure that families of criminal justice personnel are prepared and protected should a family crisis occur. They will also introduce Financial Experts who are familiar with law enforcement retirement planning and will explain key concepts and strategies for a successful retirement.