Wills and Trusts
Learn how wills and trusts may be used to communicate your wishes and manage the transfer of assets.
Complimentary Educational Seminar
Protect your family. Preserve your legacy.
Join us for an informative estate planning seminar designed to help you better understand wills, trusts, healthcare directives, beneficiary planning, and the decisions that may protect the people and assets that matter most.
Complimentary admission
Two sessions available
Advance registration encouraged
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Plan with greater confidence
Important estate planning topics explained in plain language
This seminar introduces key planning concepts and helps families identify the questions they may want to discuss with a qualified legal professional.
Avoiding Probate
Explore common strategies families consider when seeking to simplify the estate administration process.
Healthcare Decisions
Understand the role of advance directives, healthcare powers of attorney, and related planning documents.
Financial Powers of Attorney
Learn how a trusted individual may be authorized to manage financial matters when assistance is needed.
Beneficiary Planning
Discover why beneficiary designations should be reviewed as your family, finances, and goals change.
Protecting Your Legacy
Consider practical steps that may reduce uncertainty and provide clearer guidance for your loved ones.
Meet the presenters
A thoughtful conversation led by local professionals
Seminar Host
Melissa Holmes
Proud to call East Tennessee home, Melissa moved to the area in 2014 to pursue an advanced degree in urban and cultural geography. Although she remains passionate about the field, Melissa discovered an even greater calling: educating and advocating for families. In 2021, she became an insurance broker and retirement planner, crisscrossing East Tennessee, sitting with families at dinner tables and in living rooms—listening, learning, and uncovering what matters to them most.
Melissa often finds that while families have taken steps to create a legacy, they frequently overlook estate planning—the final, critical piece in preserving it. Melissa is passionate about bridging that gap, guiding families through those crucial decisions so their values and wishes are secured for generations to come.
Featured Attorney
Lucas Abbott
A proud East Tennessean and lifelong advocate for families, Lucas I. Abbott brings both a deep reverence for heritage and years of practical legal experience to his estate planning work. As the founder of Shield Wall Legal, he has guided clients through the complexities of wills, trusts, and probate matters with compassion and clarity.
Drawing from his academic background in law, theology, and psychology, as well as his own Cherokee and Appalachian roots, Lucas understands the importance of legacy—not just in documents, but in lives. He currently teaches estate planning, property, and constitutional law, and is deeply committed to helping individuals protect their families and preserve their stories for generations to come.
Event details
Choose your session and reserve your seat
Seating may be limited. Complete the registration form to indicate which session you plan to attend.
Date
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Session Times
2:30 PM and 5:00 PM
Reserve Your Seat
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By registering, you agree to be contacted regarding this seminar. This presentation is for educational purposes and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Frequently asked questions
What to know before attending
The seminar is complimentary. Advance registration is encouraged so the organizers can plan for seating.
No documents are required. You may wish to bring a notebook and a list of general questions.
The seminar provides general educational information. Personal legal advice requires a separate consultation and review of your individual circumstances.
Yes. Please include all attendees when completing the registration form so adequate seating can be planned.
Take the next step toward a more prepared future.
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