We develop comprehensive plans that incorporate the legal, financial, and health care needs of our clients.
We develop comprehensive plans that incorporate the legal, financial, and health care needs of our clients.
Workshops Across the State
Please note the location of each workshop in capital letters and make sure to click on the appropriate registration button if you are joining In-Person or Virtually.
GREENVILLE AND VIRTUAL OPTION
September 3, 2025
”How Will You Afford $10,000/mo for Long Term Care?”
Long term care is EXPENSIVE! You need to plan ahead for how to deal with this expense. From financial and estate planning to government programs, we will delve into what you need to know when planning to pay for your future care needs.
Time/Location: 1:00-2:00pm -Senior Action- Main Campus **Must be a member to attend in person. Join us Virtually via ZOOM otherwise!
Presenter: Kellie Corbett, Associate Attorney
COLUMBIA
September 16, 2025
“Estate Planning Strategies for Every Life Stage” Estate Planning is an ongoing process rather than a singular event. There are distinct junctures to address, especially during key phases of your life: as a Young Family, as an Adult Child, at Retirement, and in times of Mental/Physical Decline. Understand the nuances and reasons for each stage, ensuring you are prepared to revise your plan as you transition through them.
Time/Location: 10:00-11:00am- Seven Oaks Park 200 Leisure Lane, Columbia, SC 29210
Presenter: Ethan Carroll, Associate Attorney
MOUNT PLEASANT AND VIRTUAL OPTION
September 23, 2025
"Power of Attorney: Your Backup Plan for Life’s Plot Twists" We will go beyond the basics of POA documents to show why not all are created equal. Learn what it really means to be a trusted decision-maker and how poorly crafted POAs can leave you—or your agent—powerless when it matters most.
Time/Location: 12:00-1:00pm -Virtual Via ZOOM or In Person at Seacoast Church 750 Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Presenters: Stephanie Harris, Associate Attorney
CHARLESTON
September 23, 2025
Join LawyerLisa for a happy hour where fine wine meets smart planning. Enjoy a wine tasting on us, mingle with friends and neighbors, and learn how trust planning can protect your assets, avoid probate, and preserve your legacy.
Just like a fine vintage, your estate plan should be crafted with care and designed to stand the test of time. Let’s raise a glass to protecting what matters most—cheers to a future aged to perfection!
Time/Location: Arrive between 3-3:30pm, Lisa will speak from 4-5pm. Accent on Whitehall 5401 Netherby Lane, Ste 1003, North Charleston, SC 29420
CHAPIN
September 30, 2025
“Planning Ahead: Making Your Healthcare Wishes Known” Take control of your healthcare decisions before a crisis arises. Advance Directives, Living Wills, and DNRs—what are they, how do they differ, and who needs them? Let us help remove the scariness of these words and embrace them as choices that give you peace of mind and the most support for your final chapter—because everyone loves a good ending.
Time/Location: 10:00-11:00am Crooked Creek Park 1098 Old Lexington HWY, Chapin, SC 29036
Presenter: Ethan Carroll, Associate Attorney
WEST COLUMBIA AND VIRTUAL OPTION
October 15, 2025
“For Better or Worse: Estate Planning Strategies When Your Spouse is Ill” The inevitable will happen- one of you will get sick or injured. It is better to have a plan, especially if your loved ones aren’t nearby- so you both know what to do from having the right documents in place to how to navigate care and future transitions. Planning takes the crisis out of the scary situation. Offered in partnership with the Columbia Parkinson’s Support Group
Time/Location: 12:00-1:00pm -Virtual Via ZOOM or In Person at Lexington Medical Park I- Auditorium 2728 Sunset Blvd. (Highway 378) West Columbia, SC 29169
Presenters: Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney
COLUMBIA AND VIRTUAL OPTION
November 11, 2025
"Is Probate Inevitable? How to Avoid the Hassle and Why You Probably Should" We will break down what probate is and who it applies to. We’ll discuss the time, costs, and complexities of probate and offer practical strategies for avoiding it through effective estate planning, ensuring a smoother transition for your loved ones. Learn how to protect your assets and minimize unnecessary legal hassles.
Time/Location: 12:00-1:00pm -Virtual Via ZOOM or In Person at Harbison Community Center- 106 Hillpine Road Columbia, SC 29212
Presenter: Ethan Carroll, Associate Attorney
BLUFFTON AND VIRTUAL OPTION
December 10, 2025
"Cautionary Tales: Estate Planning Lessons Learned the Hard Way" Hear real-life stories of estate planning gone wrong and the costly mistakes that followed. We will uncover critical lessons on how to avoid common pitfalls, from outdated wills to poor trust decisions, ensuring your plan doesn’t end up in a family disaster. Learn how to make smarter choices today to protect your legacy tomorrow.
Time/Location: 12:00-1:00pm -Virtual Via ZOOM or In Person at Saint Andrew Chapel Hall -220 Pinckney Colony Rd, Bluffton, SC 29909
Presenter: Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney
BLUFFTON - SUN CITY RESIDENTS ONLY
December 11, 2025
“Estate Planning: A Holly Jolly Guide to Your Future” Get in the holiday spirit as we give new meaning with an estate planning twist to your favorite Christmas Carols!
Time/Location: 3:00-4:30pm -Sun City Hidden Cypress, Savannah River Room
Presenter: Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney
Events may be modified in our discretion at any time.
Senior Action- 3715 E North St., Suite K Greenville, SC 29615 www.senioraction.org
Senior Action is a vibrant, growing nonprofit organization that serves close to 5,000 seniors all over Greenville County. Services have grown from activities and daily meals in each of our six locations, to also include home-delivered meals, lawn service, housing, and medical transportation. Senior Action is a membership program so you must be a member to attend the classes held here. The fees paid do not go to LawyerLisa. Register thru Senior Action on their website or in person- not via phone. Classes will be listed here.
The Shepherd’s Center of America has approximately one hundred centers across the country. They were founded as a means for older adults to continue to stretch their horizons, be contributing members of society, and help each other. The Shepherd’s Center is open to all persons and is intercultural, interfaith, and interracial. Classes are taught by people knowledgeable in their field. The classes cover many topics including history, science, literature, music, exercise, and much more. LawyerLisa currently teaches at two of their centers. To participate in the semester of classes, you must register with the Center.
Shepherd’s Center of Lexington -309 East Main St. Lexington, SC 29072 www.sclex.org
Shepherd’s Center of Columbia - 3401 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29204 www.shepherdscentercolumbia.org