Estate Planning for Artists

Buffalo Society of Artists Presents

Estate Planning for Artists Seminar 

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024, 6:30-8:00 PM

Location: Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center - Cinema

341 Delaware, Buffalo, NY 14202

FREE TO ATTEND

Speakers:

• Melissa Pezzino (Estate Planning Attorney)
• Brian Casey (Insurance and Financial Advisor)
• Mark Dabney (Art Appraiser)

This free event is designed to help artists, collectors and community members navigate the complexities of estate planning to ensure their life's work and cherished collections are preserved for future generations. Whether you're an artist looking to safeguard your creative legacy or a collector seeking to pass down valuable pieces, this seminar provides expert guidance on how to structure your estate. 

Additionally, the seminar will cover strategies for making charitable donations to nonprofit organizations, including how to incorporate philanthropy into your estate plan. Learn how to support the causes you care about while maximizing tax benefits, ensuring your legacy benefits not only your loved ones but also the broader community.

Specific topics for discussion will include:

• How to use life insurance policies to distribute artwork
• How to choose the right Executor or Trustee
• How gifting and inheriting artwork affects your taxes
• Overview of the Creating a Living Legacy (CALL) program, which helps artists with career documentation, managing their artwork, and planning their legacy
• Different ways to donate artwork and make charitable gifts to nonprofits

Contact for Info:Nancy Mariani, Board ChairEducation Committee(email) [email protected]

Natalie BrownCommunity Engagement Director(email) [email protected]

Host or Publisher Buffalo Society of Artists