Free Estate Planning Webinars
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UPCOMING EVENTS
10 Things to Know About Estate Planning in Washington State
Jun 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Estate planning can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Join attorney Mitch Cory of Stokes Lawrence for an informative and easy-to-follow webinar covering the 10 essential things every Washington resident should know. From wills and trusts to power of attorney and probate, you’ll gain practical insights to help you start – or update – your plan with clarity and confidence.
Presented by:
Mitch Cory
Mitch Cory is an estate planning attorney at Stokes Lawrence in Seattle, where he guides individuals and families through the complexities of trusts, probate, and wealth transfer with clarity and personalized care. He earned his J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2016 and holds a B.A. in History with a minor in Human Rights from the University of Washington. Outside the office, Mitch enjoys biking – including commuting to work – and exploring the backcountry of the Pacific Northwest.
Past events
Friday, March 14
Piece of the Pi: Wills vs. Trusts – Which Slice is Right for You?
Presenters: Tiffany Gorton
Wednesday, November 20 Estate Planning Essentials: Overcoming Barriers and Making the Right Plan for You
Presenters: Tiffany Gorton
Thursday, August 1 Estate Planning: Tools, Tips, Tricks, and Traps
Presenters: Mark A. Reinhardt
Wednesday, April 24 The Power of Planning: Taking Control of Your Own Aging Journey
Presenters: Katie Marr & Lisa Mayfield
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 What Matters Most: Preparing for Life’s What-ifs
Presenter: Chanel Reynolds
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Who Should Fill Your Shoes? Considerations for Choosing A Personal Representative
Presenter: Tiffany Gorton
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Make a Plan and Make a Will
Presenter: Tiffany Gorton
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 The Probate Process
Presenter: Tiffany Gorton
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Libraries & Legacies Series: Talkin’ Taxes
Presenters: Tiffany Gorton & Anna Cashman
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Decluttering Your Digital Legacy
Presenter: Bridget Abara
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Ask the Experts: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Estate Planning But Never Asked
Presenter: Kathryn Haggitt Fisher, CFP®, AEP & Teresa R. Byers, JD
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Estate Planning for Philanthropy: Gifts for Good— Smart Ways to Incorporate Charitable Giving in Your Estate Plans
Presenter: TaraLynn Reinhart, JD, Brighton Jones
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Getting Organized: Next Steps in Planning and Understanding Your Estate
Presenter: James Mc Bain, U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Estate Planning Basics
Presenter: Tiffany Gorton (KHBB Law)
Tuesday May 11, 2021 The Power of Planning: Taking Control of Your Own Aging Journey
Presenters: Lisa Mayfield (Aging Wisdom) and Janet Smith (Northwest Elder Law Group PLLC)
Tuesday November 16, 2021 Creating Your Emergency Digital Access Plan
Presenter: Bridget Agabra, GentleTechHelp
Tuesday August 17, 2021 Applying a Racial and Social Justice Lens to Estate Planning
Presenters: Lorraine del Prado (del Prado Philanthropy and Thompson & Associates) and Elena Pullen-Venema (Community Foundation of Snohomish County)
Thursday February 2, 2021 Inconceivable! Estate Planning in the Age of COVID-19
Presenter: Mark Reinhardt, Attorney and Partner, Rehberg Law Group
Thursday November 12, 2020 Estate Planning Basics for Everyone
Presenter: Yvonne Hall, Managing Director-Investments, Hall Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Tuesday August 18, 2020 KCLSF and SPLF Present: The Basics of Estate Planning
Presenter: Nancy Cahill, Holman Cahill Garrett Ives Oliver & Andersen PLLC
Tuesday May 12, 2020 Estate Planing in 2020: COVID-19 and Beyond
Presenters: Tiffany Gorton (KHBB Law) and Kathryn Haggitt Fischer CFP AEP (Fulcrum Capital)
For more information, contact Jessica Carso at jcbhuiyan@kclsfoundation.org