http://www.ourfamily.org/event/dealing-legal-uncertainty-estate-planning

Presented by Alma Soongi Beck, Esq.

LGBTQ families have been hit with dramatic changes and uncertainty about our rights. This seminar will deal specifically with the property and estate planning issues faced by LGBTQ couples and families of all ages and income levels. We will discuss the basics of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney and what issues might need to be revisited for those of us who may already have documents.

To register for this event, click here.

When: Feb 26, 2009, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: The SF LGBT Community Center 1800 Market Street at Octavia Boulevard San Francisco

Saturday, February 21, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
San Francisco LGBT Community Center
1800 Market Street (@ Octavia)

RSVP to econdev@sfcenter.org
Admission is free but space is limited.
Lunch will be provided.

LGBT Economic Empowerment Day is a full-day event consisting of expert panelists, diverse financial workshops, and a trade show. The event will bring together community members of all ages, in differing financial stages in their lives, to promote financial literacy, growth, and self-sufficiency.

• "First Act," featuring Bank, on San Francisco, Saundra Davis, and Doug Rice, will address the financial needs of low income and young community members.
• "Second Act," featuring a program on Family Economics and a discussion about where the economy is headed, will provide sessions geared toward professionals who need to develop strategies to secure their assets.
• "Encore," featuring openhouse, will address housing and financial planning issues and the concerns of seniors and soon-to-be retirees.

This year’s keynote speakers include:

• Reverend Cecil Williams, Pastor of Glide Memorial United Methodist Church
• Saundra Davis, Sage Financial Solutions
• Panel of LGBT community members who will share their success stories and offer insights of how to financially succeed in these difficult times discuss their successes despite the turbulent economy.

Free Childcare is Available! RSVP to 415.865.5639 or KidSpace@sfcenter.org

Free book to the first 150 people to arrive: You’re Nothing but a Number – Why achieving great credit scores should be on your list of wealth building strategies, by John R. Ulzheimer

Thanks to the many organizations cosponsoring this event, including: Office of the Treasurer, Bank on San Francisco, Wells Fargo, MJM Management Group, Bank of America, Spectrum Federal Credit Union, openhouse, Positive Resource Center, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of San Francisco, GGBA, Jewish Vocational Service, and the Willows Inn.

Now, more than ever, people need answers and strategies to address their financial concerns including living on a budget, reducing debt, rebuilding after a crisis, home ownership, senior housing, and planning for retirement. Don’t miss out on this important day!

The San Francisco LGBT Community Center is located at 1800 Market Street (@ Octavia). Call 415-865-5515 if you have any questions.