Today's 5: Free Estate Planning Advice

Need advice on estate planning? The, hosts an event today filled with information on that complicated subject.

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Monday's lineup:

1. , an estate planning and elder law attorney leads a discussion about the recent estate tax changes. includes statagies to manage a loved one’s assets when they are no longer capable and how to protect one’s home and other assets. The program is at 2 p.m. at the library. It's free and open to the public.

2. It's the battle of the two Kennedys: Bellmore Kennedy takes on in girls soccer today at JFK at 4:30 p.m.

3.There's always lots to do at the library. Today at 4:45 p.m. its Zumba, the dance/exercise class with Carol Rodriguez. Free and open to all.

4. Check out the latest work of our bloggers, including a new post today from popular Plainview lawyer Mitch Kessler, or the thoughtful commentary of Rabbi David Ross Senter. Interested in blogging for Patch, contact Joe Dowd at joe.dowd@patch.com.

5. Are you a member of the local Sikh community and concerned about the in Plainview? Are you a local resident who wants to talk about the shut-down due to code violations? Contact Joe Dowd at joe.dowd@patch.com.