September 12, 2013

"Personal Property: An Important & Often Neglected Component of Estate Planning"

Presented by: Silvio M. Coccia & Eileen R. Coccia

Sponsored by: Eldercare Service

October 10, 2013

"Employee to Entrepreneur"

Presented by: Alan Olsen, CPA, MBA

Sponsored by: Joseph J. Blake and Associates

November 7, 2013

"What Would You Do if Someone Hacked Into Your Computer or Stole Your Laptop?"

Presented by: Stephanie Sparks, Esq.

Sponsored by: DMW Lifetime Financial Planning

January 9, 2014

Annual Joint Council Meeting @ Blackhawk Auto Museum

Presented by: Mike Robbins

Sponsored by: LivHome Inc. Corporate & Wells Fargo Private Bank The Private Bank

February 6, 2014

"Leveraging Large IRAs into Large Charitable Gifts"

Presented by: Bob Lew

Sponsored by: American Heart Association

March 6, 2014

"Top 10 Estate Planning Issues for Same-Sex Couples After the Fall of DOMA Section 3"

Presented by: Alma Soongi Beck, Esq., J.D., LL.M

Sponsored by: Fremont Bank Trust

April 16, 2014

JOINT MEETING hosted by EPCDV

"Succession Planning for the Small Professional Services Firm"

Panelists: Timothy Kochis, CFP® and CEO of Kochis Global, Bill Mandel, Esq., Fox Rothschild LLP, Jeff Stegner, CPA - ABV, CVA Armanino LLP

May 1, 2014

"How to Avoid Exposing Assets to Creditors in an Estate Plan"

Presented by: Mark Bostick, J.D., Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean, LLP

Sponsored by: Security 1 Lending

June 5, 2014

June Social at Campo Di Bocce

Sponsored by: Law Office of Jennifer Thaete, PC

September 4, 2014

"Recent Developments in Estate and Gift Tax"

Presented by: Kyle C. Martin, Supervisory Attorney (Estate Tax), Internal Revenue Service

October 2, 2014

"Digital Estate, Social Media & Technology"

Presented by: Tim Maximoff, Shareholder; Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel

Sponsored by: Home Care Assistance

November 6, 2014

"Social Security, Medicare & Health Insurance for Divorcing Couples"

Presented by: Suzan Mazzetti, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Hazel Bright, HB Resources Insurance Services

Sponsored by: Security 1 Lending

January 8, 2015

 "The Future of Trusts, Wills & Estate Planning: Predictions from Futurist Jonathan G. Blattmachr that May Impact Your Clients' Income, Wealth and Lifestyle"

Presented by: Jonathan Blattmachr, JD, Principal; Pioneer Wealth Partners, LLC

Premier Sponsors: Home Care Assistance, Wells Fargo and  Mechanics Bank

Cocktail Sponsors: Capital Insight Partners and YOUNGMAN & ERICSSON

Exhibiting Sponsors: Law Offices of Jennifer Thaete and Joseph J. Blake and Associates

February 5, 2015

"Understanding Public Benefits Planning Utilizing Medi-Cal and VA Benefits"

Presented by: Kirsten Howe, Law Office of Kirsten Howe Kirsten Howe

Sponsored by: Capital Insight Partners

March 5, 2015

"Helping Clients with the Emotions of Retirement"

Presented by: Libby Palomeque, CFP®, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, First Republic Private Wealth Management

Sponsored by: East Bay Community Foundation

April 22, 2015

"Trust Protectors in Estate and Special Needs Planning"

Presented by: Mercy Hall, Myers Urbatsch, Timothy Kochis, CFP and CEO of Kochis Global, Bill Mandel Esq, Fox Rothschild LLP and

Jeff Stegner, CPA – ABV, CVA Armanino LLP

May 7, 2015

"Recent California Case Law and Legislative Developments Affecting Trusts, Estates & Conservatorships"

Presented by: Bob Temmerman, Esq. and Mike Jones, CPA

Sponsored by: Redwood Mortgage

June 4, 2015

June Social at Campo Di Bocce

Sponsored By: Law Offices of Jennifer Thaete

September 10, 2015

"An Overview of the Current Capital Markets, Including the Likely Impact of Global Economic Events and Rising Interest Rates"

Presented by: James H. Lloyd, Vice President, Client Advisor,Bernstein; Todd R. Buechs, Senior Portfolio Management,Bernstein

Wine Sponsor: Sweeney Kovar, LLP

October 1, 2015

"Should You Trust a Trust as your Retirement Plan Beneficiary?"

Presented by: Mary Kay Foss, Director, Sweeney, Kovar LLP

Wine Sponsor: East Bay Community Foundation

November 5, 2015

"Use of Mediation in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Trust, Estate and Conservatorship Disputes"

Presented by: Bette Epstein, Esq., ADR Services and Suzan Mazzetti, Merrill Lynch Wealth ManagementandHazel Bright, HB Resources Insurance Services

Sponsored by: Mosaic Financial Partners

January 7, 2016

"Recent Developments in Estate and Gift Tax"

Presented by: Kyle C. Martin, Supervisory Attorney (Estate Tax), Internal Revenue Service

Premier Sponsors: Wells Fargo and Mechanics Bank

Cocktail Sponsor: Joseph J. Blake and Associates

February 4, 2016

"Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) Overview"

Presented by: Rod Ammari, Special Agent in Charge, San Francisco Field Division, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration

Wine Sponsor: The Henry Levy Group

March 3, 2016

"Life Insurance as an Asset Class"

Presented by: Richard M. Weber, MBA, CLU, AEP (Distinguished)

Sponsored by:  The American Cancer Society

Wine Sponsor: Tri-Valley Conservancy

April 20, 2016

"Recent Developments in Planning for Persons with Special Needs: Using Trusts and ABLE Accounts"

Presented by: Kevin Urbatsch, J.D., Principal; The Urbatsch Law Firm

May 5, 2016

"Special Needs Trusts and Alternatives"

Presented by: Gregory Wilcox, Esq., CELA (Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation)

Wine Sponsor: Tri-Valley Conservancy

June 9, 2016

Joint Council Bocce Tournament

Sponsored by:  Syntero Group

September 1, 2016

"Hidden Land Mines: The Case for Integrating Family Dynamics Into the Planning Process"

Presented by: Richard M. Del Monte, CWC, CFP®, Del Monte Group

October 6, 2016

"Overview of Proposed Sec 2704 Regulations"

Presented by: Keith Schiller, Esq.; Schiller Law Group

Sponsored by:  Jon Elfin - - Sagemark Consulting

November 3, 2016

“RANSOMWARE, CYBER ATTACKS & HACKING . . . ” Privacy & Data Security Fundamentals for Accounting Professionals

Presented by: Stephanie O. Sparks; Shareholder and Chair of Privacy & Data Security Group at Hoge Fenton and 

Suzan Mazzetti, Merrill Lynch Wealth ManagementandHazel Bright, HB Resources Insurance Services

Sponsored by:  Bob Jacobs - - Law Offices of Robert B. Jacobs

January 5, 2017

"Investment Concerns for Estate Planning Professionals and Their Aging Clients"

Presented by:Tim McCarthy; Author of the Safe Investor: How to Make Your Money Grow in a Volatile Global Economy

Premier Sponsors:  Wells Fargo and Mechanics Bank

February 2, 2017

"Use of Trust Protectors in Estate Planning"

Presented by: Kirsten Howe, Esq.; Attorney at Law

Sponsored by:  Jacob Reid - - Capital Insight Partners & Foothill Securities, Inc.

March 2, 2017

"Savvy IRA Planning for CPAs, CFPs, Attorneys and other Financial Professionals"

Presented by: Mary “Terry” Allen, CFP®, AWMA; Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.

Sponsored by: Patrick Cole - - Rotarian Foundation of Livermore

April 19, 2017 Joint EPCDV Meeting

“Extended Healthcare – Why Not Knowing What You Don’t Know Can Be Catastrophic: an Analysis and Exploration of How to Plan”

Presented by: Evan Loevner, MBA, MPH; CEO Aviva In-Home Care and Colt Stander, MBA; Founder and CEO of Coach & Helper

May 4, 2017

"Planning for Persons with Disabilities: Recent Developments"

Presented by: Kevin Urbatsch; The Urbatsch Law Firm, P.C.

Sponsored by:  Greg Finn - - Fremont Bank Trust Dept.

June 1, 2017

Annual Social @ Pairing Cellars, Pleasanton

Sponsored by: Jennifer Thaete - - Law Office of Jennifer Thaete, PC

September 7th, 2017

"Spendthrift Trusts, Limited Protection for Deadbeat Beneficiaries"

Presented by: Margaret M. Hand

Sponsored by:  David White & Associates

Wine Sponsor: Syntero Group

October 5, 2017

Legislative Update/State of the State

Presented by: Catharine Baker, Assemblywoman; 16th Assembly District

Sponsored by:  Bob Jacobs Law Group

November 2, 2017

"Undue Influence Through the Eyes of the Victimizer"

Presented by: Dr. Glenn Hammel, expert witness who holds a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology with Post-Doctoral Fellowship training in Neuropsychology

Sponsored by: Fremont Bank Trust Dept.

January 11, 2018

"Recent Developments in Estate and Gift Tax"

Presented by: Kyle C. Martin, Supervisory Attorney (Estate Tax); Internal Revenue Service

Sponsored by: Mechanics Bank and Redwood Mortgage

Cocktail Sponsor:  Joseph J. Blake and Associates, Inc.

January 22, 2018 

Annual Networking Party hosted by East Bay Estate Planning Council @ East Bay Community Foundation, Oakland

February 1, 2018

"Alameda County Resources for Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse"

Presented by: Stephanie Marsili, Supervisor, Alameda County Adult Protective Service,  Cheryl Porcini, Deputy District Attorney, Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, Elder Protection Unit, Kirsten Voyles, Managing Attorney and Elizabeth Combs; Legal Assistance for Seniors

Sponsored by: Law Offices of Phillips & Phillips

March 1, 2018

"Undue Influence In Will And Trust Contests Under Probate Code §86"

Presented by: Denise E. Chambliss, Founding Chair, Trust and Estate Litigation Practice Group and James R. Cummins, Senior Associate; Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel

Sponsored by:  Senior Helpers

Wine Sponsor: Lewman Law

April 25, 2018

Annual Joint Event hosted by EPCDV

“Common U.S. International Tax Issues for Individuals”

Presented by: Jenny C. Lin, J.D., LL.M.; Lin Tax Law

May 3, 2018

"Estate, Business, Financial and Tax Planning Hypothetical- A Team Approach to Problem Solving"

Presented by: Allen T. Ratcliffe, Jr., J.D., LL.M. (Taxation)

Wine Sponsor: Capital Insight Financial Group

June 7, 2018 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Annual June Social @ McNamara's in Dublin

Sponsored by:  Law Office of Jennifer Thaete

Wine Sponsor: Law Office of Elizabeth Cassidy

September 6th, 2018

"What Every Estate Planner Should Know about the Medi-Cal Rules and Planning for Long-Term Care"

Presented by: Gregory Wilcox, CELA (Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation)

Sponsored by:  Law Office of Robert B. Jacobs - - Robert Jacobs, Esq.

Wine Sponsor: Commerce Home Mortgage - - Todd Galde

October 4, 2018

"Understanding People to Strategically Network & Manage Time"

Presented by: Elaine Betts; Go Far Consulting

Sponsored by:  Capital Insight Financial Group / Securities America, Inc. - - Jacob Reid

Wine Sponsor: Spectrum Wealth Partners - - Brad Byrns

November 1, 2018

"City National Rochdale Economic Update – 2018 Review & 2019 Preview"

Presented by: Russell Martin, CFA, CFP®

Sponsored by:  Securities America - - Christian Chukwuma

Wine Sponsor: Trutner Law Offices - - Elizabeth Trutner

January 10, 2019

"How to Avoid Becoming an Involuntary Participant in Your Client’s Marital Dissolution"

Presented by: John A. Hartog, Principal; Hartog, Baer & Hand, APC

Premier Sponsor  Mechanics Bank 

Cocktails Sponsors: Fremont Bank and Joseph J. Blake and Associates, Inc 

Supporting Sponsors: David White & Associates and the Law Office of Elizabeth S. Cassidy

February 7, 2019

"The Phases, Framing and best Practices of a Collaborative Negotiation"

Presented by: Jessica Notini, Principal; Notini Mediation, Facilitation and Training Services

Sponsored by:  Capital Insight Financial Group/Securities America, Inc. - - Jacob Reid

Wine Sponsor: Syntero Law Group - - Jean Claude (JJ) Mallein, Jr.

March 7, 2019

"Stroke: A Silent Killer, A Conversation with Dr. Paulomi Kadakia Bhalla"

Presented by: Dr. Paulomi Kadakia Bhalla, Director of TeleNeurology, Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare, Clinical Assistant Professor and Shaké Sulikyan, Executive Director, ValleyCare Charitable Foundation

Sponsored by:  Law Office of Robert B. Jacobs - - Robert Jacobs, Esq.

April 17, 2019

Annual Joint Event hosted by EPCDV

"Planning Until Sunset: Gift, Estate, GST and Income Tax Planning Strategies Following the 2017 Tax Act"

Presented by: Mark T. Weaver, Esq., Partner; Farella Braun + Martel LLP, San Francisco

May 2, 2019

"Delaware Statutory Trusts: Tax Deferral, Income Generation and Wealth Transfer Planning"

Presented by: Kirk Dobson, CFP®, ChFC

Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely through Ameritas Investment Corp. (AIC). Member FINRA/SIPC. AIC and David White & Associates are not affiliated.

Additional products and services may be available through Kirk Dobson or David White & Associates that are not offered through AIC. AIC is not affiliated with the Tri Valley Estate Planning Council.

Wine Sponsor: David White & Associates

June 6, 2019

Annual June Social @ McNamara's in Dublin

Sponsored by: Law Office of Jennifer Thaete, PC - - Jennifer Thaete

Wine Sponsor: Joseph J. Blake and Associates, Inc. - - Brian Rapela

September 5th, 2019

"Facilitating Client Family Meetings: What Could Go Wrong?"

Presented by: Richard Del Monte, CWC, CFP®

Sponsored by:  David White & Associates - - Kirk Dobson, CFP®, ChFC, ChSNC

Wine Sponsor: Cynthia L. M. Brown, CPA, Inc. - - Cynthia Brown, CPA

***October 10, 2019

"Implications of Qualified Opportunity Zone Investment for Estate Planning"

Presented by: Tim Tikalsky, CPA, CCIM; RINA and W. Stephen Wilson, Of Counsel, Withers Bergman LLP

Sponsored by:  Retirement Funding Solutions - - Richard San Vicente

Wine Sponsor: Law Office of Elizabeth S. Cassidy - - Elizabeth Cassidy, Esq.

November 7, 2019

"2020 Economic Forecast: The Fed's Perspective"

Presented by: Liz Laderman; Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Sponsored by:  Securities America - - Christian Chukwuma

Wine Sponsor: Law Offices of Phillips & Phillips, APC - - Katelyn Phillips

***January 9, 2020 

"Essential and Cutting Edge Strategies in Special Needs Planning"

Presented by: Kevin Urbatsch, The Urbatsch Law Firm P.C. (Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law)

Premier Sponsors: Fremont Bank and Phillips Bonding and Insurance Agency, Inc. 

Cocktails Sponsor: Home Care Assistance 

January 21, 2020 

Joint Networking Party Hosted by the East Bay Estate Planning Council @ East Bay Community Foundation, Oakland

February 6, 2020

"The Silver Tsunami and Diminished Capacity"

Presented by: Dr. Jim McCabe; Eldercare Resources

Sponsored by: Spectrum Wealth Partners 

Wine Sponsor: Capital Insight Financial Group/Securities America, Inc. - - Jacob Reid

March 5, 2020

"How To Avoid Going Broke If You Need Nursing Home Care: The Medi-Cal Option"

Presented by: Gene Osofsky, Esq.

Sponsored by: Capital Insight Financial Group / Securities America, Inc. - - Jacob Reid

Wine Sponsor: Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel - - Denise Chambliss

April 22, 2020

Annual Joint Event hosted by the Estate Planning Council of Diablo Valley

MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

May 7, 2020 - ZOOM Webinar

“An Advanced Review of Qualified Retirement Plans Under Current Law and the New Secure Act”

Presented by: Adam Zuro; Nicholas Pension Consultants

Sponsored by: Cynthia L. M. Brown, CPA, Inc. - - Cynthia Brown, CPA

September 3, 2020 - ZOOM Webinar

“What Every Estate Planner Should Know About Family Law”

Presented by: Garrett C. Dailey, Esq.

Sponsored by: Law Offices of Phillips & Phillips - - Katelyn M. Phillips

October 1, 2020 - ZOOM Webinar

“Retirement Distributions: Early, Timely and Late”

Presented by:  Mary Kay Foss, CPA

November 5, 2020 - ZOOM Webinar

“Estate Planning and Proposition 13: Basics, Problems & Solutions”

Presented by: Michael T. Lebeau, Partner; Bewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLP

Sponsored by: Square One Financial - - Thomas Kerrins

January 13, 2021 - ZOOM Webinar

“California’s Economic Outlook”

Presented by: Irena Asmundson, Chief Economist, California Department of Finance

Sponsored by: Fremont Bank - - Greg Finn

March 4, 2021 - ZOOM Webinar

“Landlord & Tenant Issues in Trusts & Estates”

Presentation: Daniel Bornstein, Esq.; Bornstein Law

Sponsored by: Law Office of Jennifer Thaete, PC - - Jennifer Thaete

May 6, 2021 - ZOOM Webinar

“How to Get Rid of a Dead Body”

Presented by: Daniel C. Kim, Esq.; Weintraub Tobin

Sponsored by: Absolute Trust Councel, PC - - Madison Gunn

September 9, 2021 - ZOOM Webinar

“Heave Ho! How To Oust "Whoever" From Estate, Trust, and Conservatorship Real Property”

Presented by: Julie R. Woods, Esq.

Sponsored by: Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty - - Yun Tong

October 7, 2021 - ZOOM Webinar

"Prop 19: What Property Tax Laws It Changed & What to Do Now"

Presented by: : Bradley R. Marsh, Greenberg Tauring & Paul LaMartina; Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell

November 4, 2021 - ZOOM Webinar

“How Much is Too Much? Trustee Compensation and an Analysis of California Rules of Court 7.776”

Presented by: Josh Yager, Esq., CFP, ChFC; Anodos

January 13, 2022

“Fakes, Frauds, and Forgeries: Protect Against the F-Word(s)”

Presented by: Tyson E. Hubbard, Esq.Downey Brand LLP and Joseph G. MerydithIntegrated Forensic Services, LLC

February 3, 2022 - ZOOM Webinar

"Recent Developments in Trust & Estates Law"

Presented by: Patrick A Kohlmann, Managing Partner; TEMMERMAN, CILLEY & KOHLMANN, LLP

Sponsored by: Junk It Move It - - Andriana Mendez

March 3, 2022 - ZOOM Webinar

"Trustee Removal: When Is Enough, Enough?"

Presented by Denise ChamblissHoge Fenton

Sponsored by: MSU Fiduciary Partners - - Mark Unger

***April 20, 2022 4:00pm to 6:00pm EPC Diablo Valley Joint Meeting***

"Charitable Remainder Trusts: Protect the Value of Appreciated Assets"

Presented by: Kit Mac Nee, CFP®, CSPG®, CRPC®, AEP® 

***May 11, 2022  - ZOOM Webinar

“Have Gun Will Transfer; The Do's and Don't's of Firearms Assets Management In Trusts and Probates In California”

Presented by Joseph F. Fenton, Esq.Campbell Green LLP

Sponsored by: Fiduciary Accounting Services, LLC - - Heather Hamilton

June 2, 2022  IN PERSON Social/Networking Event

@ Charles R Vineyards, Livermore

Sponsored by: Law Office of Jennifer Thaete, PC - - Jennifer Thaete

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