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Hugh L. Hays, MS
President & Founder


P. O. Box 6 8 3 4
Lubbock, Texas

7 9 4 9 3 - 6 8 3 4
(806) 796-0328
or
(800) 905-4844

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Testimonies

“This workshop is meeting a definite need that I do not see met anywhere else. This is absolutely outstanding material. This is beneficial for anyone, but I think particularly anyone in middle age would benefit tremendously. I need to have a much deeper discussion with my wife and get better organized with my information. I’m going to go through the material and fill out all the applicable pages so my wife will be taken care of in my absence.”

-Senior Pastor, Church of the Nazarene

“Laid back format, not intimidating, easy to ask questions, presenter knowledgeable.
Why would you recommend this workshop? Previous family experience and no one knowing for sure about the deceased person’s insurance and final matters.
Has the material changed your outlook? Knowing where to “go to” to get information immediately for daily financial and final matters.”
What are your plans? Filling it (workbook) all out and getting a will.”

-a young mother, recent death in family

Has this material changed your outlook? “It emphasizes our need to be responsible for our family’s welfare on our passing.
What are your plans? Work, prepare, plan—take steps over the next 3 months to get organized and establish a will. Most appropriate!”

-minister/ world wide traveling evangelist

What part of the workshop did you enjoy the most? “All of it. The need for all the forms that must be completed. The importance of all this. This is a part of our lives that is overlooked by most people. I have a lot of work to do. What are your plans? To get started as soon as possible.”

-a retired salesman

What part of the workshop did you enjoy the most? “I needed to know what I didn’t know and how to correct that in the areas of funeral arrangements, Social Security, basic information my family needs to know. How has this material changed your outlook? Take these issues more seriously and share them with my wife. What are your plans? Fill it all out and share with wife and family.”

-a professional real estate agent

“Very important information everyone should know.
How has this material changed your outlook? Realization that we need to get this aspect organized and in one place. What are your plans? Begin working on implementing some of the forms and locating all personal financial papers, will, etc. for my family’s future. Looking forward to getting started and having assurance about these aspects of my personal life. No one can do it for me and this puts all the information in my hands to get me started all the way to the finish.”

-a computer technician (IT specialist)

How has this material changed your outlook? Makes me aware of “things” I need to do. What are your plans? Reviewing and filling out forms. Many people would be willing to pay you to help them fill out the forms.”

-a retired agricultural scientist

Would you recommend this workshop? There is a tremendous need for my age (40) group. Has this material changed your outlook? It is something we all think about but rarely follow-up with/on until we have to. Other comments. Very informative! Makes the hard subjects much easier. Every family needs this and would benefit from the workshop. I would highly recommend to my family and friends.

-a physical therapist

Would you recommend this workshop? It enforces the need to handle where I had some concerns. Made me aware of things I’d never considered. What are your plans? I will do all I can to fill in, but will need help from relatives.

a retired woman w/ reluctant husband

What are your plans?  To get organized and fill out our notebook.  Also, to try to get family members to attend a workshop.  Other comments.  It is something everyone needs. 

-a mother with teenagers

Would you recommend this workshop to a friend?  It's worth it!!  How has this material changed your outlook?  Knowledge really opened my eyes!!  Need to get more serious about the legal issues in my life and family's lives.  What are your plans after hearing the material presented?  Get started--NOW.

-an independent business woman

Would you recommend this workshop?  Everyone needs this information.  How has this material changed your outlook?  I need to get it together now!  What are your plans?  I will get busy!

-a multi-line insurance agent

What part of the workshop did you enjoy the most?  All the information was great.  Would you recommend this workshop to a friend?  I learned things I did not know.  How has this material changed your outlook?  I need to take care of things now!  What are your plans?  To create a will and talk to my family about certain issues.  Other comments.  Thank you for the time you took to put this together so I can benefit and my family can benefit.

-wife/co-owner of a small business

This workshop covers three major topics and sub-topics, including:


Topic One: Organizing Your Personal and Financial Information

 

  • Advisors (contacts that have important information for your family)
  • Various accounts (checking, savings, retirement, etc.)
  • Estate documents (power of attorney, wills, trusts, etc.)
  • Financial statements (list of assets and liabilities)
  • Important papers (organization and location of documents)
  • Insurance policies (various choices and evaluations of each)
  • Valuables inventory (ways to keep records in case of loss)
  • And more!

 

Topic Two: Medical Decisions

 

  • Your rights and responsibilities as a patient
  • Organ donation
  • Advance directives
  • Medical power of attorney
  • Long-term care insurance
  • A living will
  • Bioethical decisions
  • And more!
Topic Three: A Guide to Surviving a Death in the Family

 

  • Benefits available
  • Keeping funeral costs within reason
  • Funeral and burial arrangements
  • Pre-need insurance
  • Donating body to science
  • Bequests of personal items
  • And more!