The Humboldt Council on Estate Planning and Elder Care is a professional educational organization comprised of attorneys, CPAs, fiduciaries, investment advisors, and other related professionals practicing on the North Coast. The primary function of the Council is to provide continuing educational opportunities for these professionals. Council activities help professionals stay abreast of changes in the law and tax codes and also provide education regarding resources for their clients.
The Council hosts educational luncheon meetings six times per year. The Humboldt Senior Resource Center (HSRC) is accredited by the State Bar of California (provider #10210) to offer MCLE credit to attorneys who attend these meetings and meet the California State Bar requirements. The MCLE credits can apply to other related professionals, as well. Please note that MCLE credit will only be offered for the January, March and May 2026 luncheons.
All educational luncheons are held at the Sequoia Conference Center in Eureka from 12 noon to 1:30 pm.
The 2026 Educational Luncheon schedule* is as follows:
- Thursday, January 22: Role of the Humboldt County Public Administrator, presented by Jair Magana Castillo, Assistant Public Administrator, Humboldt County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office
- Thursday, March 26: Estate Planning Update, presented by Dennis Reinholtsen, Janssen Malloy
- Thursday, May 28: Redwood Coast Regional Center Services, speaker TBD, Redwood Coast Regional Center
- Thursday, July 23: Redwood Coast PACE Overview and Eligibility, speaker TBD, Redwood Coast PACE (a program of the Humboldt Senior Resource Center)
- Thursday, September 24: Trusts Explained, presented by Angela Petrusha, Petrusha Law and Lisa Hansen, Hansen & Pereira
- Thursday, November 19: Tax Law Updates, presented by Scott Hunt CPA/ABV, Principal & Heather Ramos, CPA, Senior Accountant — DHS Advisors (formerly Hunter, Hunter & Hunt)
*Presentation topics and speakers subject to change without notice.
The educational luncheon fee is $40 per person, payable by check or credit card. This fee includes 1 hour of MCLE credit; please note that MCLE credit will only be offered for the January, March and May 2026 luncheons. Mail checks, made payable to HSRC, to Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St, Eureka CA 95501. Call HSRC at 707-443-9747 to pay by credit card. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome (subject to space availability).
To make luncheon reservations, request to be added to the Council email list, or for more information, call HSRC at 707-443-9747 or email rarche@humsenior.org.