Estate Planning Seminar for Independent Professionals

Have you ever wondered about estate planning? What's a will? Do I need one? What happens if I die without one? There is so much information out there about estate planning, wills, trusts, living wills, etc. - much of it confusing!

Even more confusing can be how you, as a small business owner, can structure your estate plan to allow for corporate continuity and to protect your business' assets.

Come hear an estate planning attorney explain the basics of estate planning. By the end of the seminar, you will understand the most commonly used terms and devices in this area of law. You will understand why, for most of us, it is crucial to have some sort of estate planning documents in place before we die. That is even more true for small business owners concerned with protecting your assets, the assests of your company, avoiding personal liability when possible, and providing for corporate continuity and governance when you pass.

Finally, you will have the opportunity to ask the questions you would like answered about this area of the law. The seminar and Q&A will be followed by an informal networking opportunity where you'll have the chance to connect with and meet other independent professionals who share similar questions and concerns.

No obligation and no cost. Seminar attendees who choose to retain me to craft their estate plan will receive a 10% discount.

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  Posted by Debra Luke, Everett, Washington | Feb 07, 2008

  Yeah! Your first event. I know you'll do great.
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  Posted by Valerie Farris, Seattle, Washington | Feb 08, 2008

  Thanks Debra! I'll be sure to let you know how it goes. :)

  Seattle Small Business Lawyer
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  Posted by Kris Conway, Seattle, Washington | Feb 11, 2008

  Thanks for the reminder of the event. I had it listed in my calendar but didn't rsvp at that time. I look forward to it.
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  Posted by Valerie Farris, Seattle, Washington | Feb 13, 2008

  Kris - No problem, and I'm glad you can attend! See you next Wednesday evening!

  Seattle Small Business Lawyer
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  Posted by Valerie Farris, Seattle, Washington | Feb 15, 2008

  Folks - be sure to check out this article as it will be a good primer for the seminar! Here it is:

  http://biznik.com/learn/articles/legal/failing-to-plan-is-planning-to-fail

  Best,

  Valerie

  Seattle Small Business Lawyer
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  Posted by Brandi Pierce, Seattle, Washington | Feb 20, 2008

  Something came up with my husband. I won't be able to make it. =( I did, however, read your article and it was very informative.

  P.s. I hope tonight goes well!

  Come realize the power of COLOR.
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  Posted by Valerie Farris, Seattle, Washington | Feb 21, 2008

  Brandi - Thanks for the well-wishes, and sorry you can't make it!

  Looks like a smaller-than-anticipated crowd tonight. For those who can't be here, feel free to contact me if you have any estate planning questions I can answer!

  Best,

  Valerie

  Seattle Small Business Lawyer