Plan for the Future
the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada and PBS Reno, along with many nonprofit sponsors, present a free, 7-week course of 90-minute, in-depth workshops. Learn how to take charge of your own life planning and estate matters!
Family Estate Planning - 2026 Spring Series
The 2026 Spring Series will be each Wednesday from March 18 - April 29, from 10:30am - noon OR 1:30pm - 3:00pm at the Sierra View Library (Reno Town Mall).
Register for the Spring FEPS Series!
About the Series: Putting important aspects of our lives in order helps provide a sense of peace and freedom. The Family Estate Planning Series is a seven-week “course” of 90-minute classes taught by area guest speakers. Each week offers a different attorney or other experts so you can learn about the fundamentals of estate planning; wills, probate, and trusts; health care directives; information stored digitally; and other essential topics. You’ll receive a full binder of reference and planning materials to guide you in achieving that peace of mind for yourself and your family.
This free, in-person series runs for seven consecutive Wednesdays in 90-minute sessions. Participants are asked to commit to the seven sessions, as each one complements the others. For questions, call the Community Foundation at 775-333-5499 or email programs@nevadafund.org.
Spring 2026 (register here):
Week 1 – March 18, Course Overview/Basics of Estate Planning – Kurt Mische/Sihomara Graves
Week 2 – March 25, Wills, Probate and Trusts – Kevin Walsh
Week 3 – April 1, Responsibilities of Fiduciaries, Executors and Successor Trustees – Mark Dreschler
Week 4 – April 8, Benefits of Trusts -- Jason Morris
Week 5 – April 15, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives, DNR’s & Ethical Wills – Alicia Johnson
Week 6 – April 22, Estate Planning for Digital Assets/Customizing Your Planned Giving – Luke Welmerink and Eaton Dunkelberger
Week 7 – April 29, Long-Term Care Planning/Course Review – Ryan Earl and Kurt Mische
Fall 2026 (register here):
Week 1 – Sept. 16, Course Overview/Basics of Estate Planning – Kurt Mische/Sihomara Graves
Week 2 –Sept. 23, Wills, Probate and Trusts – Kevin Walsh
Week 3 – Sept. 30, Responsibilities of Fiduciaries, Executors and Successor Trustees – Mark Dreschler
Week 4 – Oct. 7, Benefits of Trusts -- Jason Morris
Week 5 – Oct. 14, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives, DNR’s & Ethical Wills – Alicia Johnson
Week 6 – Oct. 21, Estate Planning for Digital Assets/Customizing Your Planned Giving – Luke Welmerink and Eaton Dunkelberger
Week 7 – Oct. 29, Long-Term Care Planning/Course Review – Ryan Earl and Kurt Mische
Can't make it in person? Watch the Series here at your convenience.
More Information About the Series
Estate decisions require knowledge in many areas: accounting, finance, legal, insurance, taxes, investments, and charitable planning. Experts will help you navigate the topics of advanced health care directives; charitable income & tax planning; being a trustee and executor; and more. The workshops take place over seven consecutive weeks.
Classes are offered to you as a public service. No charity will solicit you for a donation. No financial or insurance products will be sold. Your name will not be given to the speakers. All speakers are volunteers and recognized local experts in their field.
This program is offered at no cost thanks to the generosity of our underwriters:
And our sponsors:
- Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
- Children’s Cabinet
- DRI Foundation
- Food Bank of Northern Nevada
- KUNR-KNCJ
- National Automobile Museum
- Nevada Humane Society
- Nevada Land Trust
- Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation
- Renown Health Foundation
- Reno Type
- SPCA of Northern Nevada
- Tahoe Pyramid Trail
- Truckee Meadows Community College Foundation
- Washoe County Libraries