The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is thrilled to offer three Continuing Legal Education events in Red River Gorge, Pikeville, and London. These events are hosted by the Foundation’s affiliates in these communities—Red River Gorge Community Foundation, Pikeville Community Foundation, and Upper Cumberland Community Foundation—along with the support of local community sponsors. These free events are open to accountants, insurance agents, financial advisors, attorneys, paralegals, etc. Registration details are below.
From Boards to Beneficiaries: Legal Guidance for Advisors in Philanthropy, Governance & Estate Planning
A comprehensive CLE event on fiduciary ethics, modern giving strategies, and estate issue spotting.
Sessions:
Charitable Planning for The Mass Affluent
Presenter: Carter Ruml, J.D., CFP, CAP. Director, Wealth Strategy, Yellow Cardinal Advisory Group
This session will focus on bunching and clumping in DAFs, using DAFs when an organization might lose its exempt status, QCDs, testamentary gifts being funded by retirement plans not bequests, and gifts of real estate.
Serving on Nonprofit Boards: Navigating Fiduciary Duties, Ethics, and Modes of Governance
Presenter: Kristin Walker Collins, J.D. CEO, Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky.
Attorneys are often invited to serve on nonprofit boards, but doing so requires a clear understanding of the ethical and fiduciary implications involved. This CLE session provides a practical overview of the key responsibilities attorneys must uphold when serving in this capacity, including the duty of care, loyalty, and obedience. Participants will also explore how to recognize and manage potential conflicts of interest and understand the legal boundaries of dual roles—as legal advisor and board member. In addition to these foundational obligations, the session introduces the Modes of Governance framework—Fiduciary, Strategic, and Generative—and how attorneys can engage meaningfully in each. By learning how and when to operate in these different governance modes, attorneys can contribute to nonprofit organizations in a way that is both legally compliant and mission-driven, enhancing board effectiveness while preserving professional integrity under Kentucky law and the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Issue Spotting and Counseling for Estate Planning Clients Worried About Current Events
Presenter: Carter Ruml, J.D., CFP, CAP. Director, Wealth Strategy, Yellow Cardinal Advisory Group
This session will address self-directed IRAs, international account opening, citizenship by investment programs, and more. It will also focus on giving clients a sense of control by making sure there are no gaps in the basics.
Red River Gorge
From Boards to Beneficiaries:
Legal Guidance for Advisors in Philanthropy, Governance & Estate Planning
3 CLEs Pending (1 for Ethics)
Presented by the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, hosted by the Red River Gorge Community Foundation, and sponsored by Mercy Health Foundation Irvine.
Date: Wednesday, May 28
Time: 11:30am to 3:30pm
Location: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, the Woodland Center
Cost: FREE
Pikeville
From Boards to Beneficiaries:
Legal Guidance for Advisors in Philanthropy, Governance & Estate Planning
3 CLEs Pending (1 for Ethics)
Presented by the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, hosted by the Pikeville Community Foundation, and sponsored by Community Trust Bank Pikeville.
Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 9am to 12:30pm
Location: The Troubadour
Cost: FREE
London
From Boards to Beneficiaries:
Legal Guidance for Advisors in Philanthropy, Governance & Estate Planning
3 CLEs Pending (1 for Ethics)
Presented by the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, hosted by the Upper Cumberland Community Foundation, and sponsored by Hometown Bank.
Date: Friday, May 30
Time: 9am to 12:30pm
Location: Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation
Cost: FREE
