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The Contra Costa County Bar Association is sponsoring a legal workshop on wills and trusts from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 at the San Ramon Library (100 Montgomery Street). Attorney Ivette M. Santaella will talk about the importance of starting estate and business succession planning early, and setting in place the proper kinds of insurance. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. Free and open to the public. Attendees may be asked to sign a waiver form. Registration is not required, but is helpful for an e-mail reminder. Call 973-2850.

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