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Massachusetts CLE
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Asylum Basics: What you Need to Know to Handle an Asylum Case from Start to Finish
Asylum cases are not cut and dried and range from the fairly straightforward to the incredibly complex. This CLE course will provide attorneys with basic knowledge about the asylum process as well as how to handle applications from the beginning of the process through its conclusion. The course will explain how to differentiate the level of complexity in different types of cases as well as the nuances of how persecution is defined by the INA. Drawing upon current case law as well as judicial o... More Info
$552.25General Credits -
International Income and Estate Tax Planning
Using real life scenarios from specific case studies, this comprehensive CLE course covers estate tax planning and an explanation of the considerable differences between estate tax exclusions for US citizens as opposed to non-residents. The course will review the critical nature of planning for NRA investors and will advise on the best structures to use in those cases. The presenters will also present the dream inheritance and how to plan for US residents and resident heirs of NRA’s. The appli... More Info
$291General Credit -
Business Divorces: What to Know and Do When a Partnership Ends
Divorce is a harrowing experience regardless of the relationship and some business partnerships can be as intense as a marriage. This CLE course will examine the process of a business divorce, when one or more owners of a privately held business legally separate their respective interests either through a dissolution or buy-out. The course will explore the strategic considerations in such a decision as well as the legal concepts involved in representing a client going through a business divorce.... More Info
$291General Credit -
Spousal Abuse Petitions for I-360 and I-751 Cases
There are vast complexities in evaluating psychosocial cases for spousal abuse, and the complications are made even more severe when they are in the context of immigration petitions. This timely and comprehensive CLE course, presented by attorney Mark Silver, will explain how these types of cases are evaluated from a clinical perspective as well as the potential challenges that the victim may face as married to an American citizen. Characteristics of abusers, typical cycles of abuse, understan... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Adam Walsh Act Cases
The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Law, enacted in 2006, was designed to protect children for sexual exploitation, prevent child abuse and pornography and promote internet safety. In doing so, however, the law also created an amendment to INA Section 204, which effectively prohibited both citizens and legal resident aliens from filing any family-based immigrant petition on behalf of any beneficiary of they have been convicted of any crime against a minor. This CLE course will address t... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
1031 Exchanges: An Advanced Seminar and Open Forum
Providing a deep dive into Section 1031 Exchanges, this informative CLE course will go beyond the fundamentals to address advanced concepts in the area. The course will cover leasehold improvement exchanges, private equity transactions and the “drop and swap” technique. The course will include a Q & A on how to execute a Section 1031 Exchange including how to report the exchange for taxes and strategies for advising clients regarding to when and when not to make use of one. More Info
$291General Credit -
Religion and Estate Planning
While it may seem unlikely, a client’s religious beliefs may be a factor in planning his or her estate. Along with their goals, values, morals, and principles, a person’s religious beliefs are a factor in creating a customized estate plan. Given that a recent poll, 37% of respondents classified themselves as “highly religious” and in that same year donated upwards of $127 billion in support of religious causes and organizations, this impacts a considerable number of people. This CLE co... More Info
$291General Credit -
A Hands on Guide to Filing Your First Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case
Filing for bankruptcy requires practical knowledge of the process. This CLE course will explain how to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case including the legal perquisites for authorization to file on a client’s behalf and eligibility standards for filing. A review of forms, financial information required, e-filing and how to prepare for the 341 Meeting of Creditors will be discussed. The course will also review state and federal exemptions as well as the source of bankruptcy laws and procedures.... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
1031 Exchange Basics and Beyond
Designed with the novice attorney in mind, this CLE course offers the basics of 1031 Exchanges in a straightforward, approachable presentation. The course covers the purpose of the 1031 Exchange as well as all stages of the process. More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Elder Law for Family Law Attorneys
It’s impossible to say whether there is any correlation between the rise in the elder population and the rise in divorces, and yet, more and more seniors are filing for divorce. This CLE course will help family law attorneys prepare for the unique set of issues that may arise in divorce settlements among seniors and how elder law may impact the proceedings. The course will explain elder law as well as Medicaid, SSI and the impact of a support award on benefit eligibility all within the context... More Info
$551.75General Credits
