Join AARP Montana for Webinar Wednesdays!

On select Wednesdays at 10 AM MT, experts will share information on a variety of topics, such as brain health, music, estate planning, fraud prevention and more. You will join hundreds of Montanans across the state during these live events, you can also ask your questions of our experts.

All events are free and open to everyone!

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Estate Planning Part 1: Families and Legacies — Decisions, Decisions, and more Decisions

📅 Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026
🕙 From 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. MT
🖥️ Free Online Zoom Event
❓ Questions? Contact us at mtaarp@aarp.org

Do you know what decisions you have already made about the titling of your property influences who receives it upon your death? Do you know what decisions Montana has made for you that determine who receives your property if you pass away without an estate plan? Many people don’t know about decisions you have already made and decisions Montana has made for you that determine who receives your property after you die. They think a written will controls everything. Not so, says Dr. Marsha Goetting, Montana State University Extension Family Economics Specialist. She will outline decisions you should be aware of so you can be assured the person or nonprofits you want to receive your real and personal property receives it instead of letting the Montana legislature decide for you.

How to join the webinar:
Click the red register button. You may need to sign into your aarp.org account or create a free account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session. Stay tuned - registration link coming soon!

Estate Planning Part 2: To quote Shakespeare — to have a trust or a will... Aye, that is the question

📅 Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2026
🕙 From 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. MT
🖥️ Free Online Zoom Event
❓ Questions? Contact us at mtaarp@aarp.org

Although revocable living trusts have existed for many years, they have recently gained more visibility. You may have read newspaper advertisements for free seminars on the benefits of a revocable trust, or perhaps you’ve seen television commercials suggesting that everyone should have one. A revocable trust can be an excellent tool for some types of estate planning. But it is not an appropriate choice for everyone. Dr. Goetting will explore the advantages and disadvantages of revocable trusts, testamentary trusts, QTIP trusts and wills.

How to join the webinar:
Click the red register button. You may need to sign into your aarp.org account or create a free account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session. Stay tuned - registration link coming soon!

Estate Planning Part 3: Tools for avoiding probate on your assets to save money for your beneficiaries

📅 Wednesday, March 11, 2026
🕙 From 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. MT
🖥️ Free Online Zoom Event
❓ Questions? Contact us at mtaarp@aarp.org

Yes, it’s true. The Montana Legislature has made available tools that allow you to avoid probate on most of your assets. You can avoid probate with payable on death designations (PODs), transfer on death registrations (TODs), a transfer on death deed (TODD) for real property, and a beneficiary designation for your vehicles and vessels. She will also explore the income tax impact when gifting or leaving assets as an inheritance. And what about taxes? She will enlighten you to changes that took place at the first of the year.

How to join the webinar:
Click the red register button. You may need to sign into your aarp.org account or create a free account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session. Stay tuned - registration link coming soon!

AARP Montana Property Tax Relief Webinar

Montana’s 2026 property tax update brings new rules and potential savings—homeowners and rental providers, stay informed and be ready to apply. Learn how to receive the homestead reduced tax rates on primary residences and long-term rentals through this webinar led by the Montana Department of Revenue.

Did you miss the event?

If you missed the Property Tax webinar — no worries!

📽️ Watch the replay here >> Enter passcode: MTTax2026!

Be Aware of Bears! Learn Safety Tips

Prepare for the outdoors with essential tips, behavioral insights and survival strategies for safely coexisting with bears.

Join us for an engaging and informative webinar designed to prepare hikers for safe encounters with bears in the wild!

Led by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Wildlife Information Specialist Danielle Oyler, this session blends bear biology, practical safety strategies and hands-on guidance—including how to use bear spray properly.

Did you miss the event?

Did you miss the Bear Aware workshop? No worries!
📽️ Watch the replay here >> Enter passcode: Bears2025!

"Our webinars are fun, interesting and provide valuable information. Also they are free and open to everyone regardless of age or AARP membership status," said Marcus Meyer, AARP Montana Director of Engagement. "We hope folks will join us! Stay tuned to our events page at aarp.org/MTEvents for more online events."

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