Beyond the Last Page: Basics of Estate Planning and Leaving a Charitable Legacy

Date: Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Central Library
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Beyond the Last Page: Basics of Estate Planning and Leaving a Charitable Legacy

5:30pm – Reception and Refreshments, Children’s Courtyard
7pm – Presentation and Q&A, Taper Auditorium

It’s Never Too Early (or Too Late) to Plan Your Legacy

Have you ever wondered…

      • What happens if I don’t have an estate plan?
      • How can charitable gifts reduce estate taxes?
      • What’s the difference between a will and a trust?


Join us on Wednesday, June 25 for a unique opportunity to explore the basics of estate planning and the power of legacy giving with Catherine Karayan, an attorney who specializes in complex tax and estate planning issues and helps people turn their values into lasting impact. This is an approachable, inspiring workshop for anyone curious about what it means to leave a meaningful legacy—no matter your age or income level.

You will learn:

      • How to start (or update) your will
      • Charitable giving options that benefit your loved ones and the causes you care about
      • Practical tax and legal considerations of different planned giving methods
      • How to make sure your legacy reflects your values

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Stacy Lieberman

As President and CEO of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA), Stacy Lieberman is an innovative and inclusive leader whose career dwells at the intersection of arts and culture, lifelong learning, storytelling, and equitable access. Stacy guides the Foundation’s philanthropic and public-facing priorities to serve the Los Angeles Public Library, embracing the notion that libraries are beacons of democracy where everyone is welcome. She works intentionally with community leaders, donors, and internal and external strategic partners to raise awareness and resources for the Library and its life-changing initiatives.

With more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive, Stacy has left an indelible mark on iconic L.A. arts, non-profit, and educational institutions such as The Broad, the Autry Museum of the American West, and the Skirball Cultural Center. Building on an early career in book publishing, she has dedicated her professional life to sharing stories and broadening the reach of public institutions to welcome visitors and students of all ages and backgrounds to experience educational, arts, and cultural opportunities.