Michigan CLE - Trusts and Estates Courses
Michigan CLE
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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
$551.5General 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 -
Succession Planning for Lawyers & Strategic Growth for Law Firms
Succession planning is a fraught process. Highly charged and complicated, the planning requires contingency plans for a myriad of different possibilities. This CLE course will provide an overview of the many types of succession plans including internal planning, external planning and contingency planning in the case of unexpected and sudden disability or death. The course will also provide checklists for planning and implementation for both senior and new and growing firms. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Power of Attorneys, Guardianships and Medicaid Planning via the Use of Promissory Notes
Appropriate documentation for estate planning is a key element of the estate planning process and when it is not done correctly, guardianships are required. This CLE course will explain the guardianship process and when it is implemented. It will also provide a thorough review of how guardianship is used to implement special needs benefits and Medicaid as well as the use of promissory notes and gifts in Medicaid planning. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Technology and Estate Planning
Current technologies, as well as developing systems, can offer many solutions for practitioners who provide estate planning services. While some are already in use, albeit in a limited way, others have just recently begun to be adapted, and even those are not necessarily making full use of their applicability in creating a more efficient and creative format for clients. This CLE course, presented by Betsy Ehrenberg of Legacy Concierge, will present various software solutions to help attorneys... More Info
$291General Credit -
Creative Cutting Edge Trust Planning Strategies
The concern over future changes to the tax code, combined with the recent changes made in the Jobs Cut Tax Act and developments such as the Wacker case and its impact on self-settled trusts have impacted trust planning across the income spectrum. This CLE course will review planning techniques, from the creative and cutting-edge to the straightforward and standard, that will help you better serve your clients in the current environment. The uses of non-grantor trusts for income tax and other ben... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Asset Protection Planning
Minimizing a client’s exposure to risk in advance of a risk presenting itself is a key role for any attorney. Asset protection is just one method of doing so. This CLE course will present planning strategies and solutions whether with business entities, or domestic and foreign trusts. The course will explain how to properly structure asset protection to shield clients using protective measures which anticipate potential issues. Potential protection structures, creditor solutions and issues relat... More Info
$291General Credit -
Managing and Valuing Tangible Personal Property in Estates
This CLE course will provide a comprehensive overview of the management and valuation of tangible personal property in trusts and estates. The course will define the scope of what property entails and explain how appraisals are conducted and their purposes, factors affecting valuation, authenticity, title, provenance and material regulation, determining qualified appraisers including those approved by IRS standards, the function of IRS Art Advisory Panels, and fractional interest. The course w... More Info
$291General Credit -
Copyright Infringement: How to Defend Lawsuits and Protect Assets
Providing a comprehensive overview of copyright infringement, this CLE course will discuss the importance of registration, unsure defense and fair use as well as actual damages and profits. The course will review liability for employee action, the avoidance of liability and the use of independent contractors. Addressing both theoretical and practical implications, the course will discuss the protection of assets in the event of infringement, ownership entity structures for copyrights, collecti... More Info
$291General Credit
