Name: Planning for What Matters — A Personal Story & Estate Planning
Start: 2026-06-03T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-06-03T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Grounded - Coffee and Local Delights

$Planning for What Matters \u2014 A Personal Story & Estate Planning$

A caregiver's firsthand story and an estate planning attorney on protecting your family. Free evening at Grounded Coffee.
About this Event

What happens when a parent's memory starts to go — and you're the one who has to figure out what comes next?

This evening brings together two perspectives that every family needs to hear: one deeply personal, one practical and legal.

Part 1: A Family's Journey

John Oliverus shares his firsthand experience navigating the system to find care for both of his parents. He'll speak candidly about the emotional weight, the unexpected decisions, and the lessons he wishes he'd known sooner. This isn't a clinical overview — it's a real story about what families actually face.

Part 2: The Importance of Estate Planning

Attorney Kristina Park of Park Legacy Law Firm follows with a presentation on why every family needs an estate plan — and why the best time to start is before a crisis forces the conversation. She'll cover trusts, wills, advance healthcare directives, conservatorship, long-term care planning, and how to protect your loved ones' wishes and assets.

The evening includes:

• John Oliverus's personal caregiving story

• Kristina Park's estate planning presentation

• Open Q&A with both speakers

• Resource table with estate planning materials and consultation information

• Refreshments and light beverages provided by Grounded Coffee

About the Speakers

John Oliverus brings a deeply personal perspective to the evening. Having navigated the process of finding appropriate care for both of his parents, John speaks from experience about the complexity, the emotions, and the decisions that no one prepares you for.

Kristina Park is the founder of Park Legacy Law Firm, an estate planning practice serving families across the Bay Area and Southern California. Her approach emphasizes personalized, accessible legal planning — no jargon, no one-size-fits-all. Park Legacy Law is based in Pleasant Hill, CA.

Learn more about Park Legacy Law: parklegacylaw.com

This event is part of Memory Care Together 2026 — a series of community events raising awareness and support for those affected by Alzheimer's and dementia. Hosted by Grounded Coffee in honor of its third anniversary.