This event began with a 25 minute presentation, tailored specifically to artists, on legacy and estate planning by Attorney Cynthia Pearson. Pearson provided guidance as to the logistics of planning for the preservation of an artist’s oeuvre and legacy by detailing which documents need to be prepared, who to get in touch with, when in the process of estate planning to contact these professionals and potential options for philanthropic contributions. She also discussed how to navigate challenges which are unique to artists when it comes to legacy and estate planning.
After the presentation, attendees with consultation tickets were paired with one of the Center’s volunteer professionals (attorneys, appraisers and financial advisors) for a confidential 20-minute consultation.
About the Speaker
Cynthia Pearson is a Trusts and Estates Attorney and partner at Overton, Lyman and Prince LLP. Her practice focuses on estate planning, trust administration and conservatorships. She is particularly interested in philanthropic planning and the legal aspects of non-profit administration.
Having worked in the arts prior to her legal career, Pearson brings a unique perspective to the conversation on legacy and estate planning for artists.
Volunteer Professionals:
- Dave Bright | Attoreny | Adjunct Professor | University of Iowa College of Law
- Caryn Keppler | Attorney| Offit Kurman
- Elizabeth Devolder | Founding Attorney| Elizabeth Devolder Law Office
Are you interested in volunteering for this Clinic? Please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form and we will get back to you.
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