Heather Johnston joins the FPA of Orange County to unpack the property titling mistakes that quietly undo even well-drafted estate plans, from Prop 19 reassessment traps to DIY beneficiary deeds. A must-not-miss for financial planners who want to spot red flags in real estate before they become client disasters.
Upcoming panel on legacy planning. Learn why good planning is about the who and not the what.
Heather Johnston will be speaking at the xSPANd leadership conference on October 30, 2025.
Heather Johnston is set to speak at the PFAC conference for the second consecutive year. Her presentation will focus on topics related to business planning and strategies. Having made a meaningful impact during her previous appearance, Heather’s return is highly anticipated. Attendees can expect insightful discussions and actionable takeaways designed to enhance their fiduciary practice.
Heather Johnston will be speaking at the 37th Annual RPTE CLE Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
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Heather Johnston will be speaking at the 29th Annual PFAC Educational Conference on the topic of Developing and Maintaining a Fiduciary Practice. The specific topics Heather will address include entity selection considerations and business succession planning.
This eye-opening webinar will guide you through the decisions that need to be made to protect your children and your wealth following a divorce or death of a spouse.
Estate planning attorney Heather Johnston created an overview video discussing the tax reassessment and inheritance implications that the newly passed Proposition 19 in California may have on your family’s real estate. Sapphire Law Group is offering virtual Proposition 19 consultations to help families strategically plan for changes that may need to be made before the changes go into effect.
Our founder, Heather Johnston, is attending the Real Property, Trust and Estate Fall 2020 Leadership Meeting, which is being held virtually. This year, Heather is the co-chair of the Joint Law Practice Management Group and the vice-chair of the Commercial Real Estate Transactions Group. In addition to the leadership programs and collaboration, the RPTE leaders are learning time management strategies, best practices for advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and enjoying some social activities such as Trivia Night, Wellness Meditation, Culinary Courses and Wine Tasting.
Are you unsure about who to appoint as the trustee of your trust or agent under a financial power of attorney or health care power of attorney? You are not alone. Many people put off completing their estate plans for this very reason. Unfortunately, this delay can cause many unintended and undesirable consequences. Luckily, we have a solution for you. Please join us for this free webinar.
Join us this month as Heather Johnston provides an in-depth discussion on remote estate planning signings. This presentation will address:
An overview of options for "remote" signings
Formal execution requirements
Steps for conducting remote signing
Best practices, tips and warnings for "remote" signings and social distancing
Ethical and law practice management considerations
Don't miss this informative and interactive presentation. Register today!
The Probate and Estate Planning section's monthly MCLE is holding its "lunch" program for May in the form of a Zoom Video Conference. This month's topic is Options, Opportunities and Best Practices for Conducting Estate Planning Signings Remotely. This program will be presented by Heather Johnston of the Sapphire Law Group. Ms. Johnston was selected as one of only 10 attorneys in the country to serve as a 2015-2017 Fellow for the Real Property Trust and Estates Section of the American Bar Association. She has spoken on numerous occasions for the ABA and CEB and has authored articles for CEB.
This lunch will be held via Zoom Video Conference and hosted by Cunningham Legal. Registered attendees will be provided with the Zoom registration information once you have registered for this event and paid your fee. Please follow the confirmation link to register for the Zoom account to receive your Zoom passcode. We realize this may seem redundant, but this method will take the place of the sign-in sheet and allow us to confirm your attendance on May 11 to qualify for your certificate. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this new method of providing MCLE during this challenging time.
This video conference will provide one hour MCLE credit or one hour specialty credit.
Heather Johnston will be giving a webinar for the Sacramento County Bar Association on Options, Opportunities and Best Practices for Conducting Estate Planning Signings Remotely on April 21, 2020
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If you are looking to purchase, refinance and/or construct a commercial building to support your business, this workshop is for you. Norcal SBDC presents a panel of experts who will address top questions to consider when purchasing, refinancing or constructing an owner occupied commercial building. Discussion will include legal, tax/estate planning, value and financing considerations. Seating is limited, register today!
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Heather Johnston will be speaking on the topic of Funding Living Trusts with Real Property: Special Considerations and Forms
Congratulations to our own Heather Johnston who is featured in Sacramento Magazine'sTop Lawyers List 2018. A list that recognizes top local attorneys in their fields, voted by their local peers.
This 1-hour presentation will give you all of the information that you need to conquer your estate plan and finally have peace of mind.
Heather Johnston will be presenting at an upcoming 2-day NBI Seminar titled Estate Planning & Administration: The Complete Guide. Heather will be presenting on the topic of Real Estate Transfers During Life and Inter-Vivos Trusts.
Heather Johnston will be speaking at an exciting new workshop series, created and presented by a team of women dedicated to empowering other women. Monthly topics cover everything from real estate, property protection, mortgaging, life insurance, financial planning, and estate planning, combined with sharing our personal stories and life experiences.
This month's topic will be Succeeding Through Fear and Vulnerability presented by Heather Johnston, Attorney at Law and Gina Nelson, LCSW / CDWF.
Refreshments will be served and we will have Raffle Prizes for attendees. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
Join us in a workshop-style discussion on how to succeed through fear and vulnerability presented by Heather Johnston, Attorney at Law and Gina Nelson, LCSW / CDWF
Sapphire Law Group is excited for the Spring Symposia and Leadership Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Please join us for Sapphire Law Group's open house!
Ladies join us for some wine, fun, new relationships, laughter & learning! Sign up at https://www.meetup.com/Wine-Women-and-Wealth-Sacramento-Granite-Bay/events/244312448/?rv=co1
Heather Johnston will be attending this meeting for RPTE leadership, serving as the Chair of the Title Insurance and Survey Committee and a Vice-Chair of the Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee. Follow us during the conference on social media using the hashtag #rptefall!
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