LEWES — A free class is being offered to the public covering common estate planning mistakes and how you can avoid them. 

The class will be held Thursday, July 15 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Lewes Public Library, located at 111 Adams Ave. 

The class will help uncover some of the common myths about estate planning and offers suggestions on how to optimize your financial future and legacy for your benefit and the benefit of your loved ones. 

The sponsor, Delaware Money School, will provide, free of charge, experienced and well qualified instructors: Deirdre O’Shea McCartney Esquire and Robert Jeter. 

Having written, spoken and taught on the subject many times, they break down what appears to be a complex subject, to simple understandable layman’s terms. 

The Money School is the signature program of the nonprofit Delaware Financial Literacy Institute. They offer more than 600 free, personal finance classes a year, throughout the state, taught by volunteers from the nonprofit and corporate sectors. From Purses to Portfolios: Delaware Women Take Charge of Their Money, targets women’s unique financial needs and seeks to empower them.

Participants can enroll in this program, earning a certificate that demonstrates a commitment to financial education.

Registration to attend the class is done online. For more information on this class, contact Diana L.J. Steelman at diana@sussexattorney.com or call 515-1824.