Pennsylvania CLE - Trusts and Estates Courses
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Estates and Trusts for the Non-Specialist
This CLE program will provide an overview of the steps necessary to conduct an estate administration in Pennsylvania. The program will include topics such as whether an estate should be probated or not, the various deadlines and filing requirements if the estate is probated and possible complications that may arise in concluding the estate and distributing the assets to the beneficiaries. Also discussed will be an overview of the requirements for drafting an estate plan, which include... More Info
$501General Credit -
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Dividing Defined Benefit Pension Plans in Family Cases
This one hour CLE, conducted by nationally renowned QDRO attorney Matthew Lundy and expert tax attorney Adam Lusthaus, discusses the fine point of the often maze-like world of defined benefit pension plans in family law cases. It discusses both practical issues to be addressed in settlement agreements, and also high-level concepts related to taxability and valuation of defined benefit plans. More Info
$501General Credit -
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Ethical Issues in Making Capacity Decisions
“Capacity” is a medical determination that is broadly used to describe a person’s ability to act in a legal environment, as well as the level to which they are accountable or responsible for their actions. The incidence of cases in which capacity is an issue has grown substantially in the past few years because of the aging demographic and the increasing number of cases involving serious mental illness, substance and/or alcohol abuse, or other related mental health concerns. In civil matters,... More Info
$751.5Ethics Credits -
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Estate and Financial Planning For Clients Living With Chronic Illness
130 million Americans are living with a chronic illness or disability and that number will only increase as the population ages. It may seem incredibly high but it’s important to remember that chronic illness is often invisible to the eye. This CLE course will explain some of the more common chronic illnesses, how to effectively work with clients and gain necessary information and the means by which a savvy estate planner may use their medical knowledge to increase their clients’ benef... More Info
$501General Credit -
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Estate Administration for Newly Admitted New Jersey Attorneys: Commentary on our Statutes
For a novice attorney, administering an estate in New Jersey can seem overwhelming. But most of the information needed to successfully accomplish estate administration can be found in one place—Title 3B. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive review of Title 3B and the default provisions governing instruments in New Jersey as well as what steps to take when no instruments appear such as with guardianship and intestacy. The course will explain laws governing rights, duties and power... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
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Drafting Prenuptial Agreements
This CLE lecture is a sophisticated look at the process of drafting complex prenuptial agreements for high net worth individuals. It explores the basic ideas and concerns that must be handled in terms of a prenuptial agreement. The lecture describes the three basic areas which must be covered in a prenuptial agreement; the difference between marital and separate property; issues relating to agreement regarding maintenance, as well as estate issues. Learn innovative techniques as to ho... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
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Probate and Estate Administration for the General Practitioner
A large number of cases start out "Somebody died, and then..." At that point there are usually three sets of variables in play. There is a Will or there is not. The situation is friendly or it's not. The lawyer is being asked to represent the fiduciary or someone affected by the fiduciary. In New York these matters are handled in Surrogate's Court. This CLE course addresses the practical aspects of moving cases through Surrogates Court. In this seminar Barry Seidel reviews the vari... More Info
$1002General Credits -
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Finding Hidden Assets in a Matrimonial Case
This CLE course is presented by Tully Rinckey PLLC Partner Mario Cometti, Esq. Mr. Cometti will draw upon his experience as a former partner in a New York City law firm representing high net worth individuals in complex divorce proceedings to assist attorneys of all levels of skill and experience in improving their legal knowledge regarding discovery procedures and techniques. Mr. Cometti will provide guidance to attorneys on the Civil Practice Laws and Rules and other applicable laws in the c... More Info
$501General Credit -
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The Essentials of Planning Before & After Death
Pre-mortem planning must address a range of issues that in many cases differ from those traditionally focused on by practitioners. Monitoring and properly exercising swap powers is critical for clients with irrevocable grantor trusts. Making gifts to use remaining gift and GST exemption may be warranted. For clients whose estates may be taxable maximizing discounts may be called for. While for smaller estates revising FLP and LLC governing documents to minimize or eliminate discounts might ins... More Info
$501General Credit -
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Estate and Financial Planning Considerations that May Change How We Practice
Estate and financial planning are being transformed by a host of factors including the permanent higher exemptions, the aging population, evolving case law and new perspectives on practice. This CLE presentation explores a range of new planning ideas that can help transform how estate planning is practiced. For example, a new paradigm for gifting is presented which is very different from the traditional perspectives on how clients should gift. Practical legal, financial and drafting considera... More Info
$501General Credit