In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Estate Planning & Probate (“EP&P”) Section continues to offer its members valuable
continuing legal education opportunities through monthly CLE webinars focusing on topics ranging from probate law and estate
planning, to law firm operation, charitable giving, and related topics within the allied professions and fields of law. Here are some of our
recent and upcoming programs:
1 & 2 - On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, the EP&P Section welcomed Partner Lisa Brown and Wealth Advisor Bud Boland (Brightworth, LLC), who discussed “Estate Planning for Busy Executives.” This month’s featured sponsor was Sterling Foundation
Management, LLC.
3 & 4 - On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, the Section welcomed Partenr Cara M. Koss (Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, LLP) and
Partner Carole M. Bass (Moses & Singer, LLP), who discussed “Estate Planning: Reproduction Materials and Planning Impact.” This
month’s featured Sponsor was Regions Private Wealth Management. On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, the EP&P Section offered a 1-hour
CLE program featuring Christy Butler Eckoff (Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta), and Lula Dawit (University of Florida College of
the Arts) discussing “Charitable Gift Agreements.” Eckoff and Dawit discussed the charitable giving landscape in the wake of recent
changes in tax laws.
The EP&P Section Board invite Section members and other Atlanta Bar Association members to join us for these upcoming CLE virtual
events:
- On Thursday, April 22, 2021, the EP&P Section will be offering a 2-hour CLE program in the late afternoon featuring a panel of trust officers. The moderator will use hypothetical fact scenarios to spur discuss of distribution standards and what they mean in practical terms for trustees and beneficiaries. This is sure to be an informative and entertaining program.
The Estate Planning & Probate Section is proud to be a supporter of many allied legal associations and community support organizations
in the Atlanta metro area. This fiscal year, we have made charitable donations to:
- The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Association
- The DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Association
- The Georgia Heirs Property Law Center
- Pro Bono Partnership
- Atlanta Bar Association’s Pro Bono March Madness Program
- The Atlanta Bar Association’s Summer Law Internship Program
- The Atlanta Community Food Bank
- North Fulton Community Charities
- The Atlanta Bar Association’s Secret Santa Program
Finally, we want to thank our loyal Sponsors for their continued support, and for making our Section programs and activities
possible:
- Adams Capital, LLC
- American Surety Bonds Agency, LLC
- Bennett Thrasher, LLP
- Brightworth, LLC
- Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
- Hindman, LLC
- Regions Bank - Private Wealth Management
- Sterling Foundation Management, LLC
As the public health crisis caused by COVID-19 continues to unfold, and greater numbers of Americans become vaccinated, we look forward to resuming some in-person meeting later in 2021. In the meantime, the EP&P Section stands ready to offer its members alternatives to in-person gatherings and opportunities for professional development and social interaction. The EP&P Section Board wishes to thank our wonderful speakers for their generosity in sharing their time and knowledge, our generous Section Sponsors
for their loyal support, the hard-working Directors and Staff of the Atlanta Bar Association, and our webinar host company, ReelTime
CLE, who make our programs possible. Most of all, we want to thank our Section Members, who continue to make the Estate Planning &
Probate Section one of the most active and vibrant Sections of the Atlanta Bar Association. On behalf of the entire Board of the EP&P
Section, thank you!