COLORADO WEST ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL

Please join us for the Spring Meeting of the Colorado West Estate Planning Council! 

We will have Mike Stahl - CEO speak about the Hilltop Community Resources. Where meaningful connections are the foundation of everything we do. Whether we’re bringing residents of our independent living facilities together over shared meals or activities, guiding families through difficult times with compassion and empathy, or collaborating with local nonprofits and businesses, the relationships we nurture allow us to create a community where everyone truly feels valued, supported, and like they belong. By fostering these relationships, we strive to continue building a strong, healthy western slope community.

We will have Georgine M. Kryda, Ph.D., C.P.A., Esq present on "Working Effectively with IRS Transcripts in Estate Administration"

Georgine M. Kryda founded Georgine M. Kryda, Ph.D., Esq., LLC in 2008, and Georgine M. Kryda, C.P.A., LLC in 2015.Georgine earned her J.D. from the George Washington University Law School, and her LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Denver. She is licensed to practice law in Colorado, and as a CPA in Colorado. As an attorney, Georgine practices in the areas of Trusts & Estates (T&E) planning, litigation, and administration, as well as Tax planning and controversy resolution for individuals and fiduciaries. As a CPA, Georgine prepares tax returns for individuals and fiduciaries. As a CPA and as a Certified Fraud Examiner, Georgine provides litigation support and forensic accounting. Georgine was admitted as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel in 2020. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer “Rising Star” from 2016 – 2018, and as a Super Lawyer from 2019 onward. Georgine is a past chair of the CBA’s Taxation Section, and a former member of the T&E Section’s Executive Council. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; an MBA with an emphasis in Finance; a Master of International Management; and a B.A. in Economics & Business Administration.

Mike Stahl - has spent his 31-year career at Hilltop Community Resources creating connections and building community in Mesa County, where he grew up and chose to raise his family.

Mike was named Hilltop’s CEO in 2009 after 16 years in various leadership roles throughout the organization. His experience includes overseeing residential programs serving adults with traumatic brain injuries, at-risk youth, and seniors in assisted and independent living facilities. In addition, Mike has implemented and led multiple community-based safety net programs.

Mike, along with his wife Katrina, enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with their two daughters and extended family. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and received his MBA from Regis University.

Mike has volunteered his time on numerous community boards and commissions. He has served as board chair for the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, and the Colorado Medical Services Board. He currently serves on the boards of MarillacHealth, Contexture, GJEP, and the Mesa County Health Leadership Consortium.