Perfect Practice:  Legal and Financial Advice for Professional Services

When:  Wednesday, September 23

              6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

You worked hard for your professional license.  Ensure your practice is protected as well. 

If you are a licensed professional who owns your own business, this online presentation is for you!

Join Michael Safren of The Law Offices of Jenny Ling, PLLC, and Ryan Burklo of Quantified Financial Partners, as they explore some of the most important and foundational legal topics for small business owners and how you can Perfect your Practice.

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 - PLLC and P.S.;
• Professional Liability
• Operating Agreements
• Succession Planning; and
• Shielding personal assets from corporate liability.

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

FREE

Make a Plan for Your Family

When:  Wednesday, September 30

              6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

It’s a hard topic to consider, but with the guidance of experienced professionals and a few simple steps, you can have the peace of mind knowing that your family is taken care of and there is no question what your wishes are.

Join estate planning attorney Jenny Ling and financial consultant Taeya Lauer and learn the importance of making a plan for your family.  At this free online event, they will cover:

• What do your kids need if you aren’t here to care for them;
• Who will take care of them?  Should the same person who cares for your children also manage their assets;
• How to protect your money, even after you’re gone;
• How to make ensure your children have enough, even after you’re gone;
• The importance of incapacity planning;
• The benefits of trust planning; and
• How you can get your estate planning done virtually from the comfort of home.

FREE

Estate Planning for Parents

When:  Saturday, October 10

              10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Do You Have a Plan for How You Will 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 you 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 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.

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.

FREE

Landlord 101

When:  Wednesday, October 14

              6:00 PM - 7:30 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 Jeanne Sickel, Mortgage Loan Originator at Homebridge Financial Services, Inc. at this free online event. They will discuss:

• Asset Protection and Risk Management - How to keep everying you've worked for safe.
• Finances - How to finance the purchase of your investment property.
• Landlord/Tenant Rights - Know your rights and responsibilities and updates on new laws.
• Short-term Rentals - AirBNB, vacation rentals, part-time rentals.

COST:  FREE

Women, Wine & Wills

When:  Wednesday, October 21

              6:00 - 8:00 pm

Grab a glass of wine and join Jenny Ling, an experienced estate planning attorney, and Sarah Georger-Clark of Cloud City 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.

Sarah will discuss the current real estate market in the Seattle area. She will cover how current events are affecting the mindset of buyers and sellers, how we can make an impact on anti-racism and inclusion through the framework of real estate, and what we may expect in the upcoming months of real estate.

Cost:  FREE

Estate Planning for Queer Families

When:  Wednesday, November 4

              6:00 - 8:00 pm

However your family is built, there are important steps that LGBTQ families need to take to plan for their future.

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

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

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