Women, Wine & Wills

When:  Wednesday, December 2

              6:00 - 8:00 pm

Grab a glass of wine and join Jenny Ling, an experienced estate planning attorney, and Heidi Mitchell of Heidi Mitchell Homes at this FREE event to learn how comprehensive planning will enable you to have peace of mind knowing that your family is taken care of, and that there is no question about what your wishes are.

We will discuss essential considerations for estate planning, including:

• What happens if you don't plan;
• What to consider when creating your Will;
• Guardian nomination for minor children;
• The importance of incapacity planning;
• How wise and thoughtful planning can protect your adult children;
• The benefits of trust planning; and
• How you can get your estate planning done virtually from the comfort of home.

Heidi will discuss the current real estate market in the Seattle area and how the West Seattle bridge closure is impacting the West Seattle real estate market.

Cost:  FREE

Business Bootcamp: 
Protecting Your Small Business Against Risk

When:  Wednesday, December 9

              6:00 - 8:00 pm

Join Michael Safren of The Law Offices of Jenny Ling, PLLC, and Ron Osborne of Farmers Insurance, as they explore some of the most important and foundational legal topics for small business owners and how you can protect your small business against risk.

Whether you are an experienced business owner, or are considering starting a business, this presentation will provide you with useful and actionable information.

Topics covered include:

• Choice of Entity;
• Professional Liability;
• Operating Agreements;
• Succession Planning;
• Shielding personal assets from corporate liability;
• Practical tips to help avoid litigation; and
• How to make insurance work for you.

Join Michael and Ron and learn legal and financial concepts and strategies to help you protect your business and gain valuable legal and practical insights. 

Cost:  FREE

Landlord 101

When:  Wednesday, January 13

              6:00 - 7:00 pm

Are you a landlord or thinking about becoming one? 

This presentation is a great opportunity to find out more about the legal and financial side of being a landlord.

Join Michael Safren, an experienced real estate attorney, and Tyler Kowal, CPA of Pitch CPA at this free online event. They will discuss:

• Asset Protection and Risk Management - How to keep everything you’ve worked for safe.
• Landlord/Tenant Rights - Know your rights and responsibilities and updates on new laws.
• Taxes - Tips to help save time and money on your taxes.
• Short-term Rentals - AirBNB, vacation rentals, part-time rentals.

 Cost:  FREE

Preparing for Death:

The Emotional & Legal Considerations

When:  Saturday, January 16

             10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

One of the most important things you can do for your family is making sure you have not only a Will, but also a plan in place for life's eventuality. 

Join Jenny Ling, experienced estate planning attorney, and Lashanna Williams of A Sacred Passing, as they discuss how having a plan in place can give you peace of mind knowing that your family is taken care of and that there is no question about what your wishes are.

At this free webinar, we will cover:

• What happens if you don't plan;
• What to consider when creating your Will;
• Guardian nomination for minor children;
• The importance of incapacity planning and making your wishes clear;
• How wise and thoughtful planning can protect your adult children;
• How to have the hard conversations about death with your family;
• The benefits of trust planning; and
• How you can get your estate planning done virtually from the comfort of home.

 Cost:  FREE

Estate Planning for Parents

When:  Wednesday, January 27

             6:00 - 8:00 PM

Have You Made a Plan for to Pass on All You've Worked For?

It's a topic that appears on many "To Do" lists, but where does one start?

One of the most important things you can do for your family is making sure you have not only a Will, but also a plan in place for life's eventuality.

During this online event, we'll cover:

• What happens if you don't plan;
• What to consider when creating your Will;
• Guardian nomination for minor children;
• The important of incapacity planning;
• How wise and thoughtful planning can protect your adult children;
• The benefits of trust planning; and
• How you can get your estate planning done virtually from the comfort of home.

As comprehensive estate planners, we help our clients have peace of mind knowing that their family is taken care of, and that there is no question about what their wishes are.

Join Jenny Ling, estate planning attorney with offices in Seattle and Bellevue, to learn how comprehensive planning can be the most important gift you give your children and family.

 Cost:  FREE

Estate Planning and Divorce

When:  Wednesday, February 3

              6:00 - 8:00 PM

Divorce changes many aspect of your life.  Do You Have a Plan for the Future You Want?

Whether you are contemplating a divorce, in the midst of dissolving a marriage or living your live after divorce, you need experienced professionals to ensure that your estate plan reflects your life change and your wishes will be honored.

Join Jenny Ling, an experienced estate planning attorney, and Mikel Sagoian, family law attorney with Valor Legal Group, at this FREE online event to learn how divorce can affect the your estate plan and how comprehensive planning will enable you to have peace of mind knowing that your family is taken care of, and that there is no question about what your wishes are.

We will discuss essential considerations for estate planning and divorce, including:

• How divorce changes your estate plan;
• What happens if you don't make a plan;
• What to consider when creating your Will;
• Guardian nomination for minor children;
• The importance of incapacity planning;
• How wise and thoughtful planning can protect your adult children;
• The benefits of trust planning;
• Estate planning and a pending divorce; and
• How you can get your estate planning done virtually from the comfort of home.

 Cost:  FREE

Estate Planning for Queer Families

When:  Wednesday, February 24

             6:00 - 8:00 PM

Do You Know Who Will Take Care of Your Kids if Something Happens to You?

Do You Want to Put a Plan in Place to Protect Your Family and Assets, No Matter What?

Queer Families have special needs when it comes to estate planning and protecting the legal rights of their families. Issues such as second parent adoptions, recognition of parental rights and the ability to make decisions in the event of spousal incapacity can be unique to Queer Families. It is also true that not all states and jurisdictions are quick to respect the rights of Queer Families.

Come to this virtual event and learn the steps you can take to protect what's most important to you!

 Cost:  FREE

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