SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SUPPORT OTHERS with Karla Kerr & Shelley Essery, The Empowered Estate

Estate and end-of-life planning can feel daunting - but it doesn’t have to be. This presentation will break down the biggest challenges families face and give you the practical, actionable knowledge you need to navigate them with confidence. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the executor’s role and walk away feeling empowered to support yourself, your loved ones, or your clients through the process. Let’s make planning less stressful and more accessible—together!

The Empowered Estate is a supportive community that believes estate and end-of-life planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We take clear, practical steps to navigate this journey with confidence and with community. You don’t have to do it alone - The Empowered Estate is here to guide and support you every step of the way.

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

- Anyone wanting to be prepared for their inevitable death

- Anyone who is supporting others in their end of life planning

- Hospice Volunteers

- Social Workers

- Death Doulas and other caring professionals

- End of Life Educators

- All mortals

YOU WILL LEARN:

- Roles of the executor and what probate is

- Clarity around financial and business interests

- What happens to the body after death: the role of the funeral home and creating directions for slowing down

- How to empower yourself or your client and their family to capture this information effectively

YOUR PRESENTERS:

Karla Kerr has been a licensed funeral director since 2008. She is passionate about empowering individuals to know their options, document their wishes, and have brave conversations with their loved ones. As a death doula she offers a holistic and intuitive approach to end of life planning with a focus on including the whole family.
Shelley  Essery is the co-owner of two successful family-run businesses, Revived Interiors and For Love Engraving. With over 20 years of experience as a legal administrator specializing in wills and estates, and real estate, she brings a wealth of expertise to proudly serve The Empowered Estate community.

NON MEMBERS = $42*

DDNI MEMBERS = FREE with member promo code*

Your co-hosts & co-founders of The Death & Dying Network International:

Jo-Anne Haun & Karen Hendrickson 

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