Missouri MCLE - Trusts and Estates Courses
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International Income and Estate Tax Planning
Jacob Stein, Esq. and Manya Deva Natan, Esq. discuss several key aspects of international tax planning. Using real-life scenarios from case studies. Manya covers estate tax planning, providing an overview in the dramatic differences between estate tax exclusions for U.S. persons, and for non-resident aliens. She discusses the importance of planning for NRA investors and the best structures to use. In addition, she touches on the dream inheritance and how to plan for U.S. citizens and resident... More Info
$501General Credit -
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Religion and Estate Planning
Planning a client’s estate involves more than just the transfer of wealth. To draft a customized plan that achieves a client’s unique goals requires an understanding the client’s values and convictions, and in many cases, his or her religious beliefs. A recent Gallup Poll on the role of religion in the United States, 37% of respondents self-identified as “Highly Religious.” That same year Americans donated upwards of $127B to support religious organizations and causes. Yet despite the central... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
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Elder Law for Family Law Attorneys
With more and more seniors filing for divorce, family law attorneys should familiarize themselves with some unique issues that seniors face when going through a divorce and how a potential settlement may affect those issues. In this CLE course, attorney Maurice Giro will discuss: What is elder law? What kind of benefits may my client be eligible for? What is Medicaid and SSI? How may a support award effect my client’s eligibility for certain benefits? Equitable distributions and its interplay wi... More Info
$1002General Credits -
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The Intersection of Elder Law and Estate Planning
Elder law is the practice of several different but intersecting areas of law. This CLE course, presented by attorney Aaron Futterman, will offer a comprehensive overview of elder law and estate planning and the legal issues as they relate to matrimony, personal injury, trusts, real estate, social security, taxes, and debtor/credit law. The course will also explain its impact on Medicaid, Medicare, guardianship, and veterans’ benefits. Recent updates, especially related to changes in the tax la... More Info
$501.2General Credits -
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Will Contests: Saving Your Inheritance
This CLE is designed for those new to Surrogate’s Court practice as well as experienced estate planners and litigators who want to bring their practice to the next level, this comprehensive program will review the laws, rules and procedures involved in Will contests from the viewpoints of both the proponent and the objectant. Get practical and time saving tips together with step-by-step guidance to navigating a contested estate. More Info
$751.5General Credits -
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Tax Reform: Estate Planning In the New Environment
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made changes to the transfer tax regime that were few in number but great in importance. The foremost change was the increase of the lifetime coupled estate and gift tax exemption to approximately $11.4 million per person, opening up myriad tax planning possibilities for the high net worth and ultra-high net worth. Perhaps equally important was what the TCJA did not change: the annual gift and GST tax exemption regimes, the Section 1014 basis adjustment, and the por... More Info
$501.3General Credits -
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Guardianships: How to Plan for the Unplanned
Sometimes unfortunate things happen without a warning. If we do not plan ahead and if we do not assist our clients to plan ahead, the consequences are dire. This CLE will help attorneys’ better assist clients in preparing for the unexpected, starting with a Health Care Proxy, a Will and ultimately Power of Attorney (POA). If these things are not in place, and the parents of a child die, or an adult becomes incapacitated, a Guardianship petition is necessary. This CLE will also assist in determ... More Info
$1002General Credits -
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Family Meetings and Legacy Planning
Family Meetings: They are not what you might think they are! For a family to get started, your role may be critical! The key to a family's success is family education and trust-building through an organized and prioritized family meeting process. Family education is life-long-learning together! Families must have family meetings, build trust, choose interdependence, and practice group decision making. Many traditional estate plans increase the likelihood of wealth and family erosion. What can... More Info
$501.3General Credits -
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Using a Qualified Charitable Distribution as the RMD from an IRA: Why and How
This CLE presentation will consist of a general overview of IRAs and required minimum distribution requirements. It will address what a qualified charitable distribution is and how it is affected. This course will outline the benefits of utilizing qualified charitable distributions and the benefits of maintaining lower income levels. More Info
$501.2General Credits -
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Foreign Investment in U.S. Residential Property: Tax Pitfalls and Structuring Solutions
The United States has become a haven for foreigners who wish to invest their assets in real estate. However, while many invest in US real estate, very few are aware of the draconian tax consequences that can result without advance planning. Eli Akhavan will discuss the tax pitfalls that can result from owning real estate in the United States and will discuss different planning structures that can be used to avoid adverse tax consequences. Additionally, Eli will discuss reporting requirements s... More Info
$501.2General Credits