Events and Webinars

Estate Planning 101 (In-person workshop)

Date and Time

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
1 hour in-person workshop

Location

SAFE CU Headquarters, 2295 Iron Point Rd, Folsom 95630

Topics Covered

• Benefits of estate planning

• Living Trust basics

• Will vs. Living Trust

• Probate

An estate plan ensures your personal belongings and assets go to the people you care about most. In many instances, a will might not be enough. Join SAFE’s Financial Wellness Team with our esteemed partner, Attorney Ed Fong, to understand how an estate plan can work in conjunction with a living trust to protect you and your loved ones during and beyond your lifetime.

About The Speakers

Emilio Barrera

Community Development Specialist, SAFE Credit Union

Emilio is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in community engagement and financial education. Over the years, he has contributed to initiatives that strengthen relationships between organizations and the communities they serve. Emilio has worked in roles focused on outreach, program development, and financial wellness, helping individuals and families gain access to resources that support long-term success.

His background includes business development and community relations, where he has partnered with local nonprofits and civic groups to create impactful programs. Emilio is passionate about fostering collaboration and delivering meaningful solutions that promote financial empowerment and community growth.

Ed Fong

Attorney

Ed was born and raised in Sacramento. He attended John F. Kennedy High School and later graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a degree in Government and a minor in Criminal Justice. He graduated from Lincoln Law School with a JD.

Ed's experience is exclusively in probate law. For 15 months, Ed was a judicial intern at the Sacramento County Superior Court where he learned "behind the curtain" court operations and how to draft bench memos for the court. Ed worked for a veteran probate attorney before opening his own office to serve others. Before becoming an attorney, Ed served for 24 years as a Deputy Sheriff with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department and 3 1/2 years as a civilian employee with the Sacramento Police Department.

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