January 6, 2003

People's Offers Estate Planning Seminar in Mansfield

BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
People's Securities, Inc., a subsidiary of People's Bank, will sponsor a free financial seminar, "Estate Planning Basics," at its Mansfield office, 155 Storrs Rd., on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Marsha Olszta, financial services manager, People's Mansfield branch, will host the evening. Kaye Hathorn, a registered investment consultant at People's Securities, Inc., and Attorney Gary Lavigne, of Barlow, Murphy & Lavigne, LLP, will both present at the seminar. Hathorn will discuss life insurance as an estate planning strategy and long-term care insurance;Attorney Lavigne will discuss wills, trusts and taxes.

"The changes in tax laws, a turbulent stock market and an uncertain economy can make estate planning a real challenge," said Kaye Hathorn. "Estate planning is a complicated topic, so a number of concerns and circumstances must be considered."

Seating for the Jan. 14 seminar is limited and reservations are suggested. Those interested in attending can make reservations by calling (860) 892-6444.

People's (peoples.com) is a diversified financial services company providing commercial, consumer, insurance and investment services. Founded in 1842, it is the largest state-chartered bank in Connecticut with managed assets of $13 billion, 155 branches and more than 230 ATMs. People's is a leader in consumer and commercial banking, residential lending, insurance sales, supermarket banking and is the nation's 16th-largest issuer of MasterCard and Visa credit cards. People's subsidiaries offer brokerage services, asset management, equipment financing and leasing, and insurance services.