Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts & Probate
October 18, 2019 @ 11:30AM — 1:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
One of the most common misunderstandings about estate planning is the belief that it is only for the wealthy. Everyone has an estate. Basic estate planning is an important component of an organized and responsible life, whether or not your estate is large or small. Estate planning includes more than just a will. It includes planning for potential disability during your lifetime, disposition of your assets and liabilities at the time of death, and designation of a guardian to take care of your minor children in the event both you and your spouse die or become incapacitated. Many people (as much as half of the population) will experience a period of either physical or mental disability before their death. Lack of planning makes caring for a disabled individual very expensive and cumbersome for the caregiver. Good planning preserves a person's dignity and his or her assets, which can be used for their care or can be preserved for the next generation.
Kenneth Walker is a principle at the law firm of Walkers & Chambers with offices in Dallas and Houston, Texas. He received his undergraduate degree in Economics and Afro-American Studies with honors: Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Harvard University Law School. He was also a member of the Harvard Law Review. He is the Chairman of the J.L. Turner Legal Association's Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax Committee. Founded in 1952, J.L. Turner Legal Association (“JLTLA”), is the African-American bar association in Dallas, Texas. JLTLA is an organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life in our community through education, service and scholarship. The members of JLTLA provide scholarships to law students demonstrating financial or other needs, provide attorney mentors for law students, perform educational and other community outreach projects for North Texas area residents, and assist our members and the community to become more aware of African-American attorneys who practice in various areas of the law.
