Estate Planning Basics

Bill Memorial Library will host Alison Woods and Joseph St. Rock of the Estate and Tax Planning Council of Eastern Connecticut for a program on the basics of estate planning. Woods and St. Rock will discuss beneficiary designations, wills, powers of attorney and trusts, among other topics. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

This program is free, but registration is required. To register, follow this link, https://tinyurl.com/mu7bc6zf, or call the library at 860-445-0392.

Alison Woods served in a variety of fundraising and donor relations positions over a 38-year career, retiring in 2021 after 20 years with the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. She currently serves as a fundraising consultant with the Lyman Allyn Art Museum and the Mystic & Noank Library.

Joseph St. Rock is a partner at Hoops & Associates, LLC, in Groton. He earned his law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law and was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 2011. He focuses his practice on probate law, including decedent’s estates and conservatorships, and estate planning. He also handles all types of real estate closings and represents landlords in eviction and housing matters.

The Bill Memorial Library is located at 240 Monument Street in the City of Groton, near the Groton Monument and Fort Griswold. The library turned 135 years old in 2025. In addition to offering programs for patrons of all ages, it holds an extensive collection of books and media for children, teens and adults, including downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, museum passes and discount tickets. Visit our web page at www.BillMemorial.org, find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library, or follow us on Instagram @billmemorialgrotonct.