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LOCATION:  One Hawthorne Sales & Design Center, 645 Howard Street (at Hawthorne), San Francisco, CA 94105

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 28, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
 
DESCRIPTION:  Join us for a free seminar on key issues facing gay and lesbian home buyers.  Topics include:

• New tax laws for domestic partners and unmarried co-owners
• Navigating property ownership
• Benefits for domestic partners to purchase a home
• Home buying opportunities in today’s market.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:  Alma Soongi Beck, Esq., as well as representatives from First Republic Bank and MetLife Home Loans

RSVPs strongly encouraged.  To RSVP, please call (415) 227-0888, or email ewilliams@onehawthorne.com.

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CO-PRESENTERS:  Alma Soongi Beck, Esq. and Bruce Stuart, CFP, Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA) of Wells Fargo Advisors
 
LOCATION:  2223 Market Street Restaurant, 2223 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

DATE/TIME: Thursday, July 22, from 6 – 9 p.m.
 
DESCRIPTION:  Join us for a complimentary seminar that can help you understand and anticipate potential financial obstacles and opportunities.  Whether you’re single or in a committed relationship, you owe it to yourself and the ones you love to learn more about strategies that can help you achieve your financial goals.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:  Chris Castro, Regional VP, Jackson National Life, will briefly discuss Retirement Planning; Carolyn Lis, Senior VP, Dreyfus Investments, will briefly discuss General Market Conditions
 
RSVPs required.  To RSVP, please contact Renea Thomas, of Wells Fargo Advisors, (415) 291-1221.

Feel free to forward to others who you think might be interested in attending.

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The laws affecting LGBTQ people and their families have changed considerably over the last several years. It is very important for people and their families to know their legal rights and to take steps to make sure that their rights are protected. This presentation will cover domestic partnerships, marriage, protecting parental rights, capital gains and property taxes, and estate planning.

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When: Nov 4, 2009, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: SF LGBT Community Center
1800 Market Street
San Francisco

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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

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.

Thursday, July 24, 2008, 12:00 – 1:30pm *NEW* Location: Omni Hotel 500 California Street, Union Square Room San Francisco, CA

If you are interested in attending this seminar, or want to pass along this information to someone you know who would be, click here to see the flyer for details. Space is limited. RSVP is required. RSVP by July 18 to Horizons Foundation at (415) 398-2333 x115, or email events@horizonfoundation.org

Property Vesting for Non-Married Co-Owners and Domestic Partners: Critical Taxation Issues that Effect your Clients When They Buy, Own and Sell Real Property. The seminar will be held at Fort Mason Center, Building A, Golden Gate Conference Room. Food and beverages will be provided. If you are interested in attending, please request further information and RSVP to Jeannie Q. Gant, at Financial Title Company, jgant@financialtitle.com, (415) 215-7146. For more details, please click here to see the flyer.