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Estate Planning Essentials: Preparing for Peace of Mind

Join local attorney Margaret O’Reilly for an accessible introduction to the key documents that help you plan for future health and personal decision-making. With over forty-five years of experience in estate planning and elder law, Margaret will explain the purpose of tools like “like advance medical directives, durable powers of attorney, and wills, as well as cover common planning pitfalls. This program is ideal for anyone looking to better understand how to make their wishes known and ensure clarity for loved ones.

Registration not required, but available if you would like an email reminder.

Related LibGuide: Adults and 50-Plus by Fairfax County Public Library (Admin)

Date:
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Herndon Fortnightly Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Herndon Fortnightly Library
Categories:
Health & Wellness   Presentation/Performance  
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FCPL Event Guidelines
Registrations open at 11:00am Saturday, September 5, 2026

About the Presenter
Margaret A. O’Reilly is an estate planning and elder law attorney with over forty-five years of legal experience. She focuses her practice in the fields of elder law, estate planning for clients of all ages, probate and trust administration, and guardianship. She is certified as a specialist in elder law by the National Elder Law Foundation. 
Born and raised in Fairfax County, Attorney O’Reilly practiced law in the Boston area for 25 years before returning to northern Virginia in the fall of 2003. 

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