What Should You Know About Estate Planning?

Estate planning is about more than having a will. It includes decisions about how your wishes are carried out, who can make financial or health care decisions on your behalf, and how your assets are managed and passed on.

In recognition of National Estate Planning Awareness Week, United Way of Forsyth County invites you to join us for a virtual workshop with Danielle Brent, Esq., founder and managing attorney of Her Legacy Law. Whether you already have an estate plan or are just beginning to think about one, this workshop will offer helpful information to better understand the planning process and the decisions involved.

What We’ll Cover

This workshop will provide a practical overview of estate planning, including why it matters, the purpose of key documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives, and common misconceptions about the planning process.

We’ll also explore what to consider when creating or reviewing an estate plan, with an opportunity to ask questions throughout the conversation.

Meet Danielle Brent, Esq. and Her Legacy Law

Danielle Brent, Esq. is the founder and managing attorney of Her Legacy Law, a North Carolina-based law firm helping entrepreneurs and families protect what they are building today and plan for what happens tomorrow.

Since founding Her Legacy Law in 2018, Danielle has worked extensively with entrepreneurs to protect their businesses, brands and intellectual property. Her practice has expanded to include estate planning, where she helps individuals and families understand and implement wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives.

As a business owner, attorney and mother, Danielle understands that building wealth is only part of the equation. Protecting it, planning for incapacity and creating a clear path for the next generation are equally important. She earned her B.A. from North Carolina Central University and her J.D. from Arizona Summit Law School, is licensed to practice law in North Carolina, and was recognized as a 2025 Black Business Ink 40 Under 40 honoree.

In Partnership with Business United

Her Legacy Law is a member of UWFC’s Business United Small Business Circle, which connects local small businesses to United Way and our community. Through this partnership, Danielle is sharing her professional expertise with UWFC donors, partners and community members during National Estate Planning Awareness Week.

United Way of Forsyth County brings our community and resources together to solve problems that no one organization can address alone. We work alongside donors, businesses and community partners to connect resources, strengthen our community and help more Forsyth County families access opportunities to thrive.

This virtual workshop is free to attend. Registration is required.

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