Massachusetts CLE - Trusts and Estates Courses
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Tax, Financial and Legal Implications of Elder Care Planning
This CLE course will address Medicaid and Elder Care planning In light of various tax, legal and financial considerations in the coming year. The course will discuss asset and income requirements for long term Medicaid eligibility, as well as the tax issues that tend to arise in the context of elder care planning including basis issues and real estate tax exemptions. More Info
$291General Credit -
Foreign Investment in U.S. Residential Property: Tax Pitfalls and Structuring Solutions
Without advance planning, even the savviest investor can find themselves facing severe tax consequences. And while many foreigners believe that the United States poses the ideal place for real estate investment, few are fully versed in the potential tax ramifications. This CLE course, presented by Eli Akhavan, will explain the potential pitfalls of owning real estate in the US as well as the variety of planning structures to avoid adverse taxes. The course will also review reporting requireme... More Info
$291General Credit -
Family Meetings and Legacy Planning
A family meeting is a critical aspect of a family’s success in legacy building. It is a key element to provide education and trust-building through a commitment to the process which enables interdependence and practiced group decision-making. This CLE course will explain family meetings, their importance, how they’re run and what should be addressed in order to decrease family erosion as a result of estate plans and ensure growing wealth in the process. More Info
$291General Credit -
Guardianships: How to Plan for the Unplanned
Life is full of the unexpected. And while it would seem impossible to plan for all contingencies, we can certainly plan for some. This CLE course will offer attorneys guidelines to assist clients in preparing for the unexpected such as with health care proxies, wills, and ultimate power of attorneys (POA). The course will explain the consequences of neglecting to put these measures in place, including the need for guardianship petitions. The course will extend the discussion to determining the... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Tax Reform: Estate Planning In the New Environment
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made significant changes to the transfer tax regime, the most important of which was the increase of the lifetime coupled estate and gift tax exemption to $11.4 million per person. This change has a decisive impact on tax planning possibilities for the high net worth. What did not change is also significant – the annual gift and GST tax exemption regimes as well as the Section 1014 basis adjustment and related portability rules. This CLE course will provide a comprehe... More Info
$291General Credit -
Will Contests: Saving Your Inheritance
Whether you are an experienced estate planner and litigator or new to Surrogate Court, this CLE course will provide critical information regarding the laws, rules and procedures related to will contests. The course will address the issues from the point of view of both the proponent and the objecting party as well as provide practical tips for efficient and effective navigation of a contested estate. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
The Intersection of Elder Law and Estate Planning
Elder law, a complex group of interconnected areas of laws, impacts individuals and families as well as the critical decisions they must make regarding assets, retirement, estate planning, trusts, and more. Presented by attorney Aaron Futterman, this informative CLE course will explain the impact of elder law in consideration of legal issues of matrimony, trusts, real estate, personal injury, social security, taxes, and debtor/credit law. Medicare, Medicaid, guardianship, veterans’ benefits as... More Info
$291General Credit -
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 -
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 -
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
