Estate-planning seminars begin May 17

Two free seminars that begin this week aim to take the mystery out of estate planning.

The seminars are open to the public. They run 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. on two Tuesdays, May 17 and 24, at the Squalicum Boathouse, 2600 Harbor Loop.

The seminars will provide an overview of how to best address estate planning goals, as well as the tax benefits and consequences of specific estate planning methods.

Western Washington University, Bellingham Technical College, Whatcom Community College and the Northwest Washington Estate Planning Council are hosting the seminars.