Upcoming Events

Upcoming Workshops

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Upcoming Workshops 〰️

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.

(Additional workshops can be found below our registration form. These all have separate registration components and are hosted by a third party.)

BLUFFTON AND VIRTUAL OPTION
January 22, 2025

“The Prevention Plan: Vital Planning for Healthy Older Adults” Secure your future and stay in control of life’s "what-ifs." Take proactive steps to safeguard your assets, outline your healthcare wishes, and ensure peace of mind for yourselves and your loved ones through clear, actionable strategies.

Time/Location: 5:30-6:30pm -Virtual Via ZOOM or In Person at OUR OFFICE! 2 Hampton Hall Blvd, Ste 100, Bluffton, SC 29910
Presenter: Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney


BLUFFTON- SUN CITY RESIDENTS ONLY
January 23, 2025

Get Your Ducks in a Row: Preventative Planning for Health and Happiness” Learn medical, legal, and financial strategies to safeguard your independence and make informed decisions for the future.

Time/Location: 3:30-4:30pm -Sun City- Lake House, Bayside Room- 1251 Sgt. William Jasper Blvd. Okatie, SC 29909
Presenter: Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney


GREENVILLE AND VIRTUAL OPTION
February 11, 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 Grace Church- 2801 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615
Presenter: Rebecca L. Anderson, Associate Attorney


BLUFFTON- SUN CITY RESIDENTS ONLY
March 11, 2025

”When Promises Collide with Reality” We've all encountered unrealistic promises or requests from family members—and perhaps even made them ourselves. Statements like, "Never put me in a nursing home" or "Don't let me live like that." This webinar will guide attendees through planning ahead to ensure your preferences are honored while easing the burden of guilt on caregivers when transitions become necessary."

Time/Location: 2:40-4:15pm -Sun City Hidden Cypress, Savannah River Room
Presenter: Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney


COLUMBIA AND VIRTUAL OPTION
March 18, 2025

“Can You Trust a Trust to Protect Your Assets” Learn what a trust is, when you might need one, and how it is a beneficial tool to avoid Probate Court. It is vital to have a plan in place for your retirement years, have the proper documentation to support your plan, and a team in place to navigate what may come.

Time/Location: 12:00-1:00pm -Virtual Via ZOOM or In Person at Harbison Community Center- 106 Hillpine Road Columbia, SC 29212
Presenter: Lane Cook, Partner


CHAPIN AND VIRTUAL OPTION
April 30, 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 Chapin Chamber of Commerce- 302 Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC 29036
Presenter: Ethan Carroll, Associate Attorney


MOUNT PLEASANT AND VIRTUAL OPTION
May 6, 2025

“Thriving on Your Own: A Guide to Solo Aging” Whether by choice or circumstance, going through aging without the traditional family support structure poses unique challenges. We will explore strategies for building a strong support network, financial planning, healthcare considerations, and fostering a sense of community. Discover how to not just survive, but thrive as a solo ager.

Time/Location: 5:30-6:30pm -Virtual Via ZOOM or In Person at OUR OFFICE- 1501 Belle Isle Ave, Ste 110-11, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Presenters: Associate Attorneys Stephanie Harris and Rebecca L. Anderson


LEXINGTON AND VIRTUAL OPTION
June 18, 2025

“Role Reversal : Balancing Caregiving and Planning Ahead for What’s Next” Manage the shift from child to caregiver while securing your family’s future. Learn how to tackle wills, trusts, and healthcare planning with confidence—so you can take care of everyone without losing track of your own future!

Time/Location: 12:00-1:00pm -Virtual Via ZOOM or In Person at First Reliance Bank- 801 N Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
Presenters: Thomas Hughes, Associate Attorney


BLUFFTON AND VIRTUAL OPTION
July 8, 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.

Time/Location: 12:00-1:00pm -Virtual Via ZOOM or In Person at Saint Andrew Chapel Hall- 220 Pinckney Colony Rd, Bluffton, SC 29909
Presenters: Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney


GREENVILLE AND VIRTUAL OPTION
August 12, 2025

“The Prevention Plan: Vital Planning for Healthy Older Adults” Secure your future and stay in control of life’s "what-ifs." Take proactive steps to safeguard your assets, outline your healthcare wishes, and ensure peace of mind for yourselves and your loved ones through clear, actionable strategies.

Time/Location: 12:00-1:00pm -Virtual Via ZOOM or In Person at Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Woodlawn Memorial Park- 1 Pine Knoll Dr, Greenville, SC 29609
Presenters: Rebecca L. Anderson, Associate Attorney


CHARLESTON 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


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.

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 3, 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


Events may be modified in our discretion at any time.

Third Party Workshops

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Third Party Workshops 〰️

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 or you can pay the organization as you go. The fees paid do not go to LawyerLisa. Register thru Senior Action. Classes will be listed above.

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

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)- Furman University