Event Summary

A series for creatives of all kinds who want to take the next step in their professional career by creating their own business.

WALA Creative Entrepreneurs Series
(Legal Issues for Creative Entrepreneurs)

WALA’s Creative Entrepreneurs Series is a series for creatives of all kinds who want to take the next step in their professional career by creating their own business. Explore the basics of forming a business for your creative endeavors, from deciding whether to incorporate as a non-profit or for-profit entity, to understanding copyrights and trademarks, to contract and negotiation skills, and finally to estate planning for artists and creatives, and understanding the grants process.
 

• Session #6: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 ~ Estate Planning for Creative Entrepreneurs


Presentation and Q & A with:
Richard Louis, Esq.

Course Description:

Experienced estate planning attorney Richard Louis will cover what artists need to know about estate planning in Washington, D.C. First, Richard will explain what happens if you pass away without an estate plan. Next, Richard will discuss the difference between a will and a trust and why you might prefer one over the other.

Richard will also explain what financial and medical powers of attorney are and why you might want a living will. If you are a parent, Richard will explain how to designate a guardian so your children will have someone to take care of them if you pass away. How to protect your artwork after you pass away will also be covered.

Richard Louis is an experienced art lawyer and estate planner in Washington, D.C. He has written estate plans for many different people at various stages in life with a range of assets. Richard has also lectured on estate planning at various retirement homes, senior villages, a post at the American Legion, and a church.

The 2026 Fall WALA Creative Entrepreneurs Series is FREE for *WALA members.
*$20 per workshop for non-members.

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Event Details

• Date

  May 5, 2026

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• Time

  11:00am - 1:00pm

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• Venue

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