Colorado CLE - Tax Law Courses

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10 Mistakes to Avoid When Working with Asset Protection Trusts

This CLE course will focus on enhancing your understanding of both domestic and offshore trust planning. It offers practical tips and strategies to help you minimize risks and safeguard your assets by steering clear of common pitfalls. This course covers key elements including choosing the optimal jurisdiction, interpreting relevant case law, and ensuring proper trust funding. More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Nonprofit Legal Compliance Checklist: What Attorneys Need to Know

This CLE course offers a practical and dynamic session tailored for nonprofit leaders, attorneys, and compliance officers, focusing on the foundational legal requirements for nonprofit organizations. Participants will receive a concise overview of the essential legal, tax, and governance obligations necessary to maintain tax-exempt status, safeguard their mission, and uphold operational integrity. By leveraging actionable insights and real-world scenarios, attendees will leave... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Asset Protection Strategy: Advantages and Pitfalls of Using Trusts, LLC's and other Techniques

This CLE program offers a comprehensive overview of asset protection strategies. Participants will explore how traditional estate planning tools can shield assets from creditors. Topics include the protection provided by tenants by the entirety ownership, life insurance and annuities, retirement accounts, and homestead provisions. The course will also cover the structure and legal landscape of asset protection trusts, now recognized in 20 states, including an analysis of relevant case... More Info

$58

2General Credits
State and Federal Taxation of Cannabis Businesses

This CLE course provides a comprehensive overview of federal income tax challenges for businesses operating in state-regulated cannabis industries. While some states permit the cultivation, manufacture, and sale of cannabis, federal law classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, which remains illegal. As a result, Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code prohibits income tax deductions for businesses involved in trafficking Schedule I substances. This course will cover... More Info

$29

1General Credit
An Attorneys Guide to Working with Personal Property Appraisers: Ethical Issues, Potential Pitfalls, and Best Practices

This CLE course offers attorneys an in-depth exploration of the critical role appraisals play in estate planning, estate litigation, and other legal contexts involving personal property valuation. Participants will gain an advanced understanding of how to effectively engage and work with personal property appraisers, with a focus on ethical considerations, best practices, and potential pitfalls. Through practical guidance on the do’s and don’ts of appraisals, attendees will lea... More Info

$58

2General Credits
The Federal Estate Tax Return, IRS Form 706, in a Fluid Estate Tax Environment

With the Federal Estate Tax exclusion exceeding $13.6 million, many estates may not require a 706 filing. However, this exclusion is anticipated to decrease by 50% at the end of 2025, making it crucial to consider the need for a portability election after the death of the first spouse, which requires filing a 706. Additionally, the statute of limitations remains open unless Form 706 is filed. This course will guide you through the essential steps of filing the 706 and explore advanced... More Info

$58

2General Credits
Protecting Your Family Home Through Trusts

As seniors age, they may face urgent needs for long-term nursing home care without having sufficient private funds or long-term care insurance to cover the costs. Often, their primary asset is their home, leading to the misconception that selling it and using the proceeds for care is the only solution. This CLE course will explore strategies to preserve this valuable asset for the Medicaid applicant and their loved ones. We will delve into the benefits of exempt transfers and the use o... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Mathematics of Charitable Planning

Giving funds to charities helps people, communities and causes, and also helps the giver, saving tax dollars and providing recognition and security. Making charitable giving a part of a client’s plan can be a useful tool for tax, estate and charitable planners. The most popular techniques for tax and charitable benefits include: Charitable Remainder Trusts Charitable Lead Annuity Trusts Qualified Charitable Dispositions of IRAs Transfer of Remainder Interests This infor... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Mathematics of Estate Tax Planning

There are vast differences in how the federal estate tax varies depending on the financial dynamics that apply to each family. These are both influenced by and impact growth, values, spending, income tax rates, discounts, and many others. Any attempt to apply common strategies without being specific to the parties involved will result in less-than-optimal planning results as well as unnecessary federal estate tax payments. More problematic is the failure to consider income tax implication... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Tax Law Logic for Non Tax Lawyers

The subject of taxes is a universal legal issue. Whether you pay taxes, file for taxes or are subject to others who do, it’s imperative to understand the foundation upon which determination will be made on what is owed, when it is due, or whether a crime has been committed. These issues are determined by tax law and tax assessments, which are based on principles that provide that foundation and a clear understanding of these is necessary for testing and protecting one’s own tax positions as we... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Unusually Important Federal Tax Cases: What Attorneys Need to Know

This CLE program delves into six recent federal taxation cases that hold significant importance for tax attorneys. It offers valuable insights for business law attorneys navigating the complexities of federal taxation. By examining court opinions, participants will gain an understanding of how federal tax law evolves in contrast to legislative and regulatory processes. The cases discussed in this program encompass various taxation topics including: Valuation of family-held S corporat... More Info

$58

2General Credits
1031 Exchanges: Ethical Considerations

Navigating 1031 Exchanges can be intricate, and this in-depth CLE course is designed to unravel the complexities. This course will elucidate optimal strategies and a diverse range of ethical considerations associated with 1031 Exchanges. The agenda encompasses key aspects such as Qualifying Property, Scope of Representation, Conflicts of Interest, Identification, Qualified Intermediaries, and additional relevant topics. More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
The Nuts and Bolts of Guardianships

Guardianship proceedings differ from advanced directives such as health care proxies and powers of attorney. This CLE course will address the basics of guardianship proceedings, also known as conservatorships in some states, when such proceedings should be commenced and what courts look for in these proceedings. The course will also explain the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act, which was passed in many states and explain a variety of issues related to guardianships/conservatorships th... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Common Issues with Navigating the Changing Landscape of Multistate Taxation of Crypto Currency & Crypto Based Companies

State Taxation varies across US states. The State and Local Tax (SALT) levels in particular are different for every jurisdiction with their own tax code and tax treatment for different types of applications. For example, the revenue from a particular company is classified in California may vary widely from how it is viewed in Texas. The US Supreme Court, citing the Commerce Clause and various other constitutional considerations, places limitations on a state’s power to tax. One of these rela... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Tax Consequences of Retiring or Selling Your Law Practice

This CLE course will address the tax consequences of retiring or leaving a law firm or professional partnership such as an LLC or PLLC. The course will present the issue through the lens of the recent Tax Court decision to provide guidance and point out potential tax traps. The course will also analyze practice goodwill and client-based intangible assets. The course will also include the applicable provisions that can be applied to sales and redemptions. More Info

$58

2General Credits
Business Valuation for Attorneys

There is a valuation process that takes place with every client, and determining the value of a client’s business or business interest is often critical to meeting their needs and can impact the outcome of their case. Valuation is therefore crucial to a variety of legal issues such as divorce, estate planning, partnership disputes, sales and other transactions. This CLE course will offer a review of the potential needs and basic tenets of valuations. The course will explain the options... More Info

$29

1General Credit
How to Prepare for Long-Term Care Costs

The demographics of aging has an impact on many areas of law, including insurance law. This CLE course will discuss the impact on wealth transfer as well as other issues that arise from using long-term care insurance to provide for aging individuals. The course will address the various tax opportunities available to business owners who seek to protect themselves and their families by leveraging their businesses. The course will also cover Medicaid planning and other products that addre... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Navigating the SEC and CFTC Whistleblowing Programs

Whistleblower programs are not a particularly well known or understood feature of the various entities which have them, including the SEC, IRS and CFTC. This CLE course will present an overview of these programs including eligibility, anonymity and the whistleblower process. The course will review the steps needed to file a claim with each agency and explain how claims are analyzed. The course will then delve deeper into the various ambiguities in the whistleblower awards process and p... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Pitfalls To Avoid When Real Estate and Matrimonial Issues Collide

Matrimonial law requires attorneys to possess a wide breadth of knowledge since it intersects with many other areas of laws including immigration, contracts, criminal law, property, insurance, trusts, estates and taxes. The place where matrimonial and real estate law overlap is particularly complex and fascinating. Divorcing couples typically jointly own at least one piece of property, usually the marital residence, though some couples may own many properties. From rental properties,... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Move to Florida, Home in Florida, or Snowbird: What Estate Planning Attorneys Need to Know

This CLE presentation will delve into the various legal and planning considerations that are important to anyone who has moved to, or is contemplating moving to Florida, or owns a second home in Florida. The presentation will cover a wide range of topics, such as the criteria for appointing a personal representative of a Floridian’s estate, the homestead protection available in Florida, and how to take advantage of it. Additionally, the presentation will discuss the language that can b... More Info

$58

2General Credits
Estate Planning: Common Issues; Practical Answers

Practitioners across all disciplines are no strangers to complaints about grantor trusts, and it's likely that such grievances will continue to arise. Grantor trusts have become a cornerstone of most contemporary estate plans. One of the many "benefits" of grantor trusts is that the individual who establishes the trust, known as the settlor, is responsible for paying income tax on any income earned within the trust. This is an excellent strategy for accelerating the growth of trust assets and... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Legal Issues for Growing Cannabis at Home

The Marijuana Regulation and Tax Act legalized cannabis in New York. Cannabis advocates successfully fought for the inclusion of home cultivation in the new law against the lobbying of the New York Medical Cannabis Industry and other trade groups. Since then, the cannabis industry has expanded exponentially, and while home grow does not get the attention of more commercial methods, it is one of the industry’s fastest growing sectors. This CLE course will review the laws that... More Info

$29

1General Credit
New Marijuana Legislation & Vehicular Search & Seizures: Lingering Odor Of Marijuana as Probable Cause & Residue

The New NYS Marijuana Legislation, also known as the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, offers tools for criminal defense attorneys under the new search and seizure protections allowing probable cause to conduct a search of a vehicle as a result of an alleged marijuana odor. This CLE course will review the new legislation and the tools it offers, focusing primarily on the recent case of Police Department v. Xavier J. Williams; Joan R. Salzman, Administrative Law Judge, which applie... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Complexities of Acquiring Control: Where the Fed’s Control Rule Meets Other Regulatory Definitions

The Federal Reserve’s finalized revisions to determining one company’s control over another for purposes of the Bank Holding Company Act and the Home Owners’ Loan Act have been completed and though the final rule codified existing control standards, it simultaneously introduced new concepts and raised critical questions about the industry. Since these revisions, the industry has continued to grapple with how these revisions should be applied, particularly as it applies to contractual r... More Info

$58

2General Credits
The Secure ACT: Five Key Considerations

This CLE course will explain the SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement) and its impact on the nation’s retirement system. The course will address the five main focus areas of the SECURE Act and how, as an attorney, the law may affect your financial plan. The course will cover topics such as the new age requirements for RMD’s and age limitations on traditional IRA’s, distribution options for beneficiaries, flexibility and options with regards to 529 p... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Hot Topics in Employment Law Since #MeToo

The beginning of the #MeToo movement can ostensibly be traced to when the New York Times published a bombshell expose that revealed decades of abuse and sexual harassment by Harvey Weinstein, a previously untouchable Hollywood mogul. The article, entitled Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Harassment Accusers for Decades, quotes a partner of the instructors' firm. Five years later, the #MeToo movement, a name inspired by sexual assault survivor and activist Tarana Burke, who years earlier h... More Info

$58

2General Credits