Education is Critical to a Successful Estate Plan
One of the Top Hurdles We Hear About is Not Knowing Where to Start
When we started Goldfarb & Luu in 2008, we learned about estate planning and elder law from the ground up. That’s right, we had never practiced this area of law before. We chose this area of law to make a powerful impact on everyday people. While we have many wealthy clients today, we are deeply committed to making sure that every client – despite your wealth – gets the same education and level of detail in your estate plan.
Wealth can make life and caregiving easier, but it doesn’t change the fact that we are all going to pass away, and most of us will become incapacitated before our passing.
Why We Want to Teach You
We absolutely love giving back by teaching others about estate planning in a unique way. Because we learned from the beginning, we know how to teach from the beginning. We don’t make arrogant assumptions and we welcome all questions! Each one of our clients has taught us something about what they know well; we’ve worked hard to know the reality of estate planning and elder law really well!
Sadly, about 98% of estate plans we review have fatal flaws that our clients don’t know about. Through our education and collaboration, we are able to update (or create from scratch) plans that will accomplish a variety of goals, most importantly, they:
- Honors your wishes
- Reduces the burden on your loved ones
- Avoids court
- Maintains family harmony
How We Can Teach You
We have given over 100 presentations to small and large groups. Whether participants are knowledgeable about estate planning and elder law or not, everyone comments on how much they learn and enjoy it.
One participant emailed, “Thank you for your very informative and helpful presentation to the SAGE organization. As a 27-year member, this was one of the best!”
A key part of our firm’s mission is to demystify the estate planning and elder law processes and counsel clients to understand the options and help you make the best decisions to protect you and your family. We are dedicated to community education and would love the opportunity to speak with your group at your next event.
Please call or email us at (800) 489-1984 or contactus@goldfarbluu.com for more information!
Our Current & Past Events
Alzheimer's Los Angeles Memory Club - February 25, 2026
Jewish Family Services LA - December 17, 2025
Rebecca Goldfarb will present on legal planning for end of life as a caregiver.
First Entertainment Credit Union - Living Trust and Estate Planning Webinar - October 23, 2025
Rebecca Goldfarb will discuss living trusts, estate planning and essential strategies to safeguard your future.
Alzheimer's Los Angeles Early Memory Loss Conference - June 6, 2025
Rebecca Goldfarb will present at the Early Memory Loss Conference on topics of planning and identifying steps to get legal, financial and future care plans in place, understanding future care options, and ensuring your wishes are carried out.
Alzheimer's Los Angeles Memory Club - May 7, 2025
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Foundation for Senior Services - Emotional Wellness - April 23, 2025
Rebecca Goldfarb will present on estate planning and elder law.
Alzheimer's Los Angeles Memory Club - February 19, 2025
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Presentation for UCLA Heath Alzheimer's and Dementia Care - February 6, 2025
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to medical providers on how to support their patients and how estate planning can affect care.
Foundation of Senior Services: Guiding Lights and Planning Ahead (part 2) at the Calabasas Senior Center - November 14, 2024
Rebecca Goldfarb will present on the “Best Gift One Can Give.” This entails how to organize the details of your life including in the Advanced Directive, Power of Attorney, Trust and Will. She will also discuss pre-planning for burial, cremation and funeral arrangements, and what to do if you didn’t pre-plan.
Foundation of Senior Services: Guiding Lights and Planning Ahead (part 1) at the Calabasas Senior Center - October 15, 2024
Rebecca Goldfarb will present on the “Best Gift One Can Give.” This entails how to organize the details of your life including in the Advanced Directive, Power of Attorney, Trust and Will. She will also discuss pre-planning for burial, cremation and funeral arrangements, and what to do if you didn’t pre-plan.
Alzheimer's Los Angeles Memory Club - October 2, 2024
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
UCLA Heath Alzheimer's and Dementia Care - September 18, 2024
Rebecca Goldfarb will present on legal and financial considerations for people with dementia.
First Entertainment Credit Union - Living Trust and Estate Planning Webinar - September 11, 2024
Rebecca Goldfarb will discuss estate planning and elder law plus the essential strategies to safeguard your future.
First Entertainment Credit Union - Living Trust and Estate Planning Webinar - August 22, 2024
Rebecca Goldfarb will discuss estate planning and elder law plus the essential strategies to safeguard your future.
Alzheimer's Los Angeles Early Memory Loss Conference - June 1, 2024
Rebecca Goldfarb will presenting at the Early Memory Loss Conference on topics of planning and identifying steps to get legal, financial and future care plans in place, understanding future care options, and ensuring your wishes are carried out.
Alzheimer's Los Angeles Memory Club - May 5, 2024
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Protection Point Advisors - April 4, 2024
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to the team at Protection Point Advisors on how to deal with cognitive decline and planning for the future.
Presentation for ALZ LA Memory Club - February 7, 2024
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Presentation for UCLA Memory Support Group - November 15, 2023
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan and caregiver support.
Presentation for ALZ LA Memory Club - October 4, 2023
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Presentation for Elder Law Day - September 30, 2023
Rebecca and Dinh will volunteer to educate the senior community on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan and assist in creating personal Advance Health Care Directives and Power of Attorney documents.
Presentation for SAGE Speakers Series - September 22, 2023
Rebecca Goldfarb will provide education on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
The Oriana Shea Group - September 21, 2023
Rebecca will educate the team at The Oriana Shea Group on pitfalls to avoid when advising their clients.
SSG Presentation - The Sandwich Generation August 29, 2023
Rebecca will speak to members about the complicated responsibilities of the “Sandwich Generation”.
Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo - Ventura County Edition July 27, 2023
Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center – Rebecca will join SSG in offering resources for the local aging communities.
BrightFocus Foundation: Brain Info Live - June 30, 2023
ALZ LA Memory Club - May 24, 2023
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Strategic View Advisors: Elder Care Presentation - May 3, 2023
Rebecca will educate the team at Strategic View Advisors on common elder issues and tips to avoid and work through them.
Early Memory Loss Conference - ALZ LA - April 15, 2023
Rebecca Goldfarb will be presenting at the Early Memory Loss Conference on topics of planning and identifying steps to get legal, financial and future care plans in place, understanding future care options, and ensuring your wishes are carried out.
Presentation for Todd Riccio & Real Estate Team - March 6, 2023
Rebecca Goldfarb will be speaking to Todd Riccio and his real estate team at KW on educating their clients on the importance of estate planning and How to Put Your Home in a Trust.
Foundation of Senior Services Presentation - March 1, 2023
Rebecca Goldfarb will offer tips to ensure attendees estates are in order.
ALZ LA Memory Club - Virtual Presentation - February 8, 2023
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Foundation for Senior Services Mtg - February 6, 2023
Rebecca will advise members on the common overlooked details in estate planning
ALZ LA Presentation - Memory Club - September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Presentation for Brandon Katz & Merrill Lynch Team - July 27, 2022
Rebecca Goldfarb will be speaking to Brandon Katz and his team at Merrill Lynch on educating their clients on the importance of estate planning.
Adult Child Caregiver Support Group w/ Alzheimer's LA - Presentation for Deb Kurtz Group - June 23, 2022
Rebecca Goldfarb will discuss crucial steps to ensure attendees loved ones have affairs in order, the importance of self care and elder law.
ALZ LA - Early Memory Loss Conference - June 4, 2022
Rebecca Goldfarb will be presenting at the Early Memory Loss Conference on topics of planning and identifying steps to get legal, financial and future care plans in place, understanding future care options, and ensuring your wishes are carried out.
Warner Bros - Village Presentation - May 26, 2022
Sandwich Generation Presentation – Rebecca Goldfarb will discuss the unique situation of caring for aging parents and young kids at the same time.
Memory Matters Presentation - April 28, 2022
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Presentation for Cedars-Sinai Memory Disorders Clinic - April 21, 2022
Rebecca Goldfarb will speak to the Memory and Aging team about the financial concerns the geriatric population experiences and potential resources for the team so they can be more prepared to help their patients.
Beverly Place Memory Care Community Presentation - March 23, 2022
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
FPA of Ventura County Presentation - February 25, 2022
Financial Planning Association Presentation: Rebecca Goldfarb will be speaking to the FPA Members on educating their clients and community on the importance of estate planning.
ALZ LA - Memory Club Virtual Presentation - February 9, 2022
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
WOASN Presentation January 14, 2022
Rebecca Goldfarb will discuss the basics of elder law and estate planning, common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
DTP Thousand Oaks Chapter Presentation November 16, 2021
Rebecca Goldfarb will discuss elder law with the DTP community.
Women Who Rock with Success Podcast Part 2 November 11, 2021
Learning Your Rights as a Power of Attorney & Advance Directives Part 2.
Grow Your Business and Grow Your Wealth Podcast w/ Gary Heldt November 8, 2021
Rebecca Goldfarb will discuss financial security through estate planning and other tips for planning ahead.
Women Who Rock With Success November 4, 2021
Learning Your Rights as a Power of Attorney & Advance Directives.
(Click here for video.)
ALZ LA October 12, 2021
Memory Club Presentation, Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Divorce Transition Professionals Group presentation October 8, 2021
Rebecca will discuss the ins and outs of estate planning and touch upon elder law. It will become clear to each participant how important it is for all professionals who work with divorcees to talk about estate planning in order to comprehensively advise them.
Motion Picture Editors Guild presentation September 29, 2021
Rebecca Goldfarb has spoken at many MPEG presentations and will be educating members of the MPEG on the importance of estate planning.
Navalign presentation September 22, 2021
Rebecca Goldfarb will be speaking to the Navalign team on the importance of educating their clients and community on the importance of estate planning.
ORT Virtual Planned Giving Event September 2, 2021
Rebecca will participate in a Virtual Giving Event to ensure the future
for Jewish Generations. (Click here for video.)
HCR Wealth presentation August 11, 2021
Rebecca Goldfarb will be speaking to the HCR team on educating their clients and community on the importance of estate planning.
Keller Williams presentation August 5, 2021
Rebecca Goldfarb will be speaking to the Real Estate community at KW on the importance of educating their clients on the importance of estate planning and How to Put Your Home in a Trust.
Motion Picture Editors Guild presentation July 28, 2021
Rebecca Goldfarb has spoken at many MPEG presentations and will be educating members of the MPEG on the importance of estate planning.
JSS presentation July 9, 2021
Rebecca Goldfarb will be speaking to the JSF Financial team on educating their clients and community on the importance of estate planning.
Memory Matters Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at UCLA July 7, 2021
Memory Club Presentation, Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Financial Planning Association Presentation June 18, 2021
Rebecca Goldfarb will be speaking to the FPA Members on educating their clients and community on the importance of estate planning.
FaceBook Live Stream with Mary Winners and About Senior Solutions - June 18, 2021
Rebecca will speak live with Mary about planning issues and elder law for today’s seniors.
Protecting Your ASSetts. Partnered with the Silver Circle Network - June 2, 2021
Rebecca will speak virtually about protecting your assets and estate.
FaceBook Live Stream with Mary Winners and About Senior Solutions - April 2, 2021
Rebecca will speak live with Mary about planning issues and elder law for
today’s seniors.
Click here to watch video.
Abacus Wealth Partners: Ready for 70: A Financial Physical for the Aging Baby Boomer - March 31, 2021
Rebecca will speak virtually about the importance of your estate plan after
retirement and the best ways to bequeath wealth.
(Click here for webinar link.)
Virtual Presentation - Memory Matters Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at UCLA - March 18, 2021
Memory Club Presentation, Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Author's group February 22, 2021
Rebecca will speak virtually to an Author’s Group about how to protect original work.
Virtual Presentation Alz LA Memory Club - February 10, 2021
Memory Club Presentation, Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Westside Older Adults Services Network Presentation - January 14th, 2021
Rebecca will provide a brief overview of Estate Planning & Elder Law and focus on how to prevent common pitfalls.
Virtual Presentation - Memory Matters Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at UCLA - October 29, 2020
Memory Club Presentation, Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Virtual Presentation Alz LA Memory Club - September 23, 2020
Memory Club Presentation, Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Virtual Presentation Behind the Red Tape II - Deposition, Ceremony & Legacy - August 18, 2020
Rebecca will be a panelist at Reimagine: Life, Loss, & Love, a Worldwide Virtual Festival community exploration of big questions about life and death.
CalCPA Estate and Trust Planning Virtual Conference(CPE: 16) - July 27 & 28, 2020
Rebecca will speak to the Financial Industry about Estate Planning and Elder Law.
Reimagine: Life, Loss, & Love - July 18, 2020
Rebecca will be a panelist at Reimagine: Life, Loss, & Love, a Worldwide Virtual Festival community exploration of big questions about life and death.
Reimagine: Life, Loss, & Love - June 30, 2020
Rebecca will be a panelist at Reimagine: Life, Loss, & Love, a Worldwide Virtual Festival community exploration of big questions about life and death.
Glen Oaks Escrow Virtual Lunch & Learn - June 18, 2020
Rebecca will teach the Real Estate Community how to help their clients avoid court.
The APABA and Goldfarb & Luu - April 16, 2020
Alzheimer's Memory Club, Valley - February 11, 2020
Memory Club Presentation, Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Alzheimer's Memory Club, Los Angeles, CA - February 5, 2020
Memory Club Presentation, Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
GURSEY | SCHNEIDER LLP, Los Angeles, CA - January 30, 2020
Rebecca will speak at GURSEY | SCHNEIDER LLP for a CEU course in Los Angeles, CA
Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Los Angeles, CA - January 29, 2020
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at UCLA (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Regency Palms Oxnard Senior Living Oxnard, CA - January 14, 2020
Rebecca will present on Early Estate planning at Regency Palms Oxnard Senior Living Oxnard, CA
Lido Consulting Family Office, Malibu, CA - October 30, 2019
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to the Lido Consulting “Family Office on the Common Pitfalls of Estate Plan (that you think are fine!)
Alzheimer’s Early Memory Loss Conference, Los Angeles, CA - October 10, 2019
Rebecca Goldfarb will be presenting at the Early Memory Loss Conference on topics of planning and identifying steps to get legal, financial and future care plans in place, understanding future care options, ensuring your wishes are carried out.
Abacus Wealth Partners, Santa Monica, CA - October 8, 2019
Rebecca Goldfarb will be discussing the Continuing Education on comprehensive Estate Planning and the nuances of Elder Law
Deal With It: A Women's Conference, Motion Picture & Television Fund, Beverly Hills - July 28, 2019
Rebecca Goldfarb will take audiences step by awful step through what happens when you don’t get your affairs in order and leave your loved ones holding the bag.
Motion Picture Editors Guild Los Angeles, CA - April 6, 2019
Rebecca Goldfarb has spoken at many MPEG presentations and will be educating members of the MPEG on the importance of estate planning.
Alzheimer’s Early Memory Conference, Torrance - April 6, 2019
Rebecca Goldfarb will be presenting at the Early Memory Loss Conference on topics of planning and identifying steps to get legal, financial and future care plans in place, understanding future care options, ensuring your wishes are carried out.
Asians and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities of California Conference, Anaheim - March 9, 2019
Guest speaker, Rebecca Goldfarb will speak to audiences about the importance of Estate Planning. She will be presenting in conjunction with several financial and retirement advisors.
Alzheimer's Memory Club, Los Angeles - February 20, 2019
Memory Club Presentation, Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Leeza's Care Connection "Lunch & Learn," Burbank - January 23, 2019
Guest speaker, Rebecca Goldfarb will speak to audiences about the importance of Estate Planning.
Motion Picture Editor’s Guild Los Angeles, CA - November 8, 2018
Rebecca Goldfarb has spoken at many MPEG presentations and will be educating members of the MPEG on the importance of estate planning.
Asian Pacific American Woman Lawyers Alliance and Asian Youth Center - November 3, 2018
Goldfarb & Luu partnered with the Asian Pacific American Woman Lawyers Alliance and the Asian Youth Center to help create Advance Health Care Directives and Durable Powers of Attorney for disadvantaged elders in the community
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles - October 10, 2018
Memory Club Presentation
Rebecca Goldfarb will present the importance of estate planning and elder law for audiences with Dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Art Director’s Guild, Studio City - October 6, 2018
Guest speaker, Rebecca Goldfarb will speak to audiences about the importance of Estate Planning. She will be presenting in conjunction with several financial and retirement advisors.
Early Memory Loss Conference at UCLA Medical Center, SM - September 29, 2018
Invited speaker, Rebecca Goldfarb will be presenting at the Early Memory Loss Conference on topics of planning and identifying steps to get legal, financial and future care plans in place, understanding future care options, ensuring your wishes are carried out.
Motion Picture & Television Fund, Beverly Hills - September 12, 2018
Rebecca Goldfarb will be addressing audiences in two separate presentations on the importance of Estate Planning and Elder Law.
Motion Picture & Television Fund, Beverly Hills - August 5, 2018
Deal With It: A Women’s Conference
Rebecca Goldfarb and Diane Rankin speak to audiences about investing after
40, the importance of an up to date Estate Plan, solid financial goals
and Business Plan!
Alzheimer's Los Angeles - May 9, 2018
Memory Club Presentation
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Cancer Support Community, Los Angeles - April 27, 2018
Estate Planning Presentation
Rebecca Goldfarb will present on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Netflix, Los Angeles - March 21, 2018
Estate Planning Presentation
Rebecca Goldfarb will teach the employees of Netflix about estate planning 101.
Sunrise Senior Living of Studio City, Studio City - March 18, 2018
Estate Planning Workshop
Rebecca Goldfarb will present on the value of financial and estate planning.
MAPS, Granada Hills - October 03, 2017
Estate Planning Workshop
Rebecca Goldfarb will present on the value of financial and estate planning.
The NeuroCommunity Foundations – Parkinson’s Support Group, Simi Valley - August 17, 2017
Estate Planning Presentation
Rebecca Goldfarb will present on the value of financial and estate planning when family members have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.
Motion Picture & Television Fund, Beverly Hills - July 30, 2017
Deal With It: A Women’s Conference
Rebecca Goldfarb & Dinh Luu will discuss — for the second year in a row — how having a comprehensive estate plan is critical for every participant at the Conference.
First Entertainment Credit Union, Hollywood - July 13, 2017
Estate Planning Presentation
Rebecca Goldfarb will teach the employees of the Credit Union about estate planning 101.
Alzheimer's Los Angeles - June 2, 2017
Memory Club Presentation
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
TELACU, Los Angeles May 31, 2017
Estate Planning Presentation
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to TELACU employees about the value of a basic estate plan for residents who are indigent.
Alzheimer's Los Angeles May 4, 2017
Memory Club Presentation
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Animation Guild, Burbank, CA - April 17, 2017
Guest speaker, Rebecca Goldfarb will speak about the importance of Estate Planning.
Neighborhood Legal Services - New Directions for Veterans, North Hills - November 29, 2016
Estate Planning Presentation & Workshop
Rebecca Goldfarb will present on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Pasadena - October 22, 2016
Elder Law Day
Goldfarb & Luu continues to partner with the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles to provide education to indigent elders create Advance Health Care Directives and Durable Powers of Attorney for each participant.
Women 2 Women, Westlake Village - October 4, 2016
Financial and Estate Planning Panel
Rebecca Goldfarb will be presenting a case scenario and discussing the issues relating to financial planning, tax planning, and estate planning.
Alzheimer's Los Angeles - September 28, 2016
Memory Club Presentation
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
Alzheimer's Los Angeles - September 28, 2016
Memory Club Presentation
Rebecca Goldfarb will present to Memory Club members (those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers) on the importance of a comprehensive estate plan.
