Michigan CLE - Trusts and Estates Courses
Michigan CLE
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COVID-19: Business and Asset Protection
The impact of COVID-19 is widespread and the resulting recession unavoidable. As with all recessions, this one has left the business world with declining sales, job losses, loan defaults, and rent declines. This fascinating CLE course will explain how to protect assets from plaintiffs, creditors, lenders and even the government and how to apply the lessons of the last financial crisis to today’s state of affairs. The course will present real-life stories that offer practical approaches to asse... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
The Importance of Music and Media in the Health of Clients and Wards: A Primer for Probate Lawyers and Guardians
Relying primarily on theory and anecdotal observation, this CLE course is designed to expand your thinking with regards to the impact of music/media on brain function. As the population ages and degenerative brain function, Alzheimer’s and other cognitive deficits increase the need for guardian appointments, the course addresses the need to provide these services to improve their clients’ well-being. The course will also address when it may be considered obligatory to insist upon the use of th... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Estate Administration, Estate Planning and Lien Resolution Basics for Personal Injury Attorneys
There is a complex set of requirements for establishing an estate fiduciary in order to continue to pursue personal injury and/or wrongful death actions. This CLE course will offer personal injury attorneys with a basic understanding of the estate administration requirements as well as insight into the ramifications of a case settlement for personal injury and\or wrongful death. The course will also explain the basics of resolving outstanding liens as part of such a settlement. More Info
$551.75General Credits -
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
