Estate Planning Bundle Includes:

• $34

  Ethical Mediation: Principles and Practices in Dispute Resolution

  Ethics Credits: 1

  Over the past decade, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), particularly mediation, has seen a significant rise in use. Despite this, many legal professionals remain unfamiliar with the nuances of the process. In this course, Judge Scheinkman will explore the critical role of ethical considerations...

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• $34

  Ethical Considerations in Representing Multiple and Corporate Clients

  Ethics Credits: 1

  The foundation of any attorney-client relationship is knowing who the client is, but this isn’t always clear to non-lawyers. It’s crucial for clients to understand whom we represent, the nuances of organizational and joint representation, and the boundaries of attorney-client communication, includi...

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• $55

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

  General Credits: 2

  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 ac...

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• $29

  Essential Estate Documents: Don't Delay Until It's Too Late

  General Credits: 1

  This CLE program tackles a widespread issue: the tendency to delay or overlook critical documents essential for life's inevitable events—death, incapacity, or providing for those who will need to take over. In this one-hour course, we'll explore the fundamental documents and recommended language, d...

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• $29

  The Mathematics of Estate Tax Planning

  General Credits: 1

  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 speci...

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• $29

  Offshore Versus Domestic Asset Protection, What You Need To Know

  General Credits: 1

  Presented by a seasoned Asset Protection Attorney, this CLE course will offer an extensive examination of the most prevalent domestic and international tools designed to protect your clients' assets from legal disputes. The course will cover: An Explanation of Asset Protection The Role of Asse...

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• $29

  Will, Trusts, and Advanced Directives: Know What is Right for Your Client

  General Credits: 1

  This comprehensive CLE course will present effective planning tools related to Last Wills & Testaments and trusts. The course will introduce succession planning, estate planning and how to plan using wills and trusts, as well as more advanced directives including POA’s, living wills and health...

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• $29

  The Nuts and Bolts of Guardianships

  General Credits: 1

  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 thes...

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• $29

  Estate Planning: Common Issues; Practical Answers

  General Credits: 1

  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...

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• $29

  Starting Strong: Estate Planning Strategies for Premarital and Newlywed Couples

  General Credits: 1

  This CLE program equips attorneys with vital insights for effectively navigating the intricate intersection of love, marriage, and estate matters. The course explores essential topics, including prenuptial agreements, collaborative estate planning, tax implications, and considerations for legacy pl...

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• $29

  Understanding Financial Solutions While Planning for Possible Long-term Care

  General Credits: 1

  This CLE course offers a detailed examination of strategies for safeguarding a client's assets while preparing for the potential need for long-term care, whether in a facility or at home, through Medicaid. Participants will gain insights into the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust, a legal structur...

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• $55

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

  General Credits: 1.5

  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 requir...

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• $29

  10 Mistakes to Avoid When Working with Asset Protection Trusts

  General Credits: 1

  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 opti...

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• $29

  The Mathematics of Charitable Planning

  General Credits: 1

  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...

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• $29

  Navigating Florida's Legal Tools for Mental Illness: Marchman Act, Guardianship, and Baker Act

  General Credits: 1.1

  Florida provides three key legal avenues for protecting individuals grappling with substance use and mental health disorders: the Marchman Act, Guardianship, and the Baker Act. This CLE presentation offers a comprehensive analysis of how these statutes can be utilized individually and in concert to...

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• $29

  Protecting Your Family Home Through Trusts

  General Credits: 1

  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 solut...

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• $29

  The Use of Trusts in Government Benefits Planning

  General Credits: 1.2

  This CLE presentation will cover the role of different trusts in government benefits planning, including the use of revocable trusts, strategies for spousal planning through revocable trusts, long-term care planning with Irrevocable Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, Supplemental Needs Trusts, and r...

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• $55

  Discovering the Lost Coin: Helping Clients Recover from Online Scams

  General Credits: 2

  If you've represented clients affected by online fraud involving losses exceeding $100,000, this course is essential. In this CLE, we delve into the emerging "Pig Slaughtering Scams"—a modern variation of Ponzi schemes targeting unsuspecting individuals. We explore how these scams are uncovered...

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• $34

  Reel Ethics: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Through Film and TV Scenarios

  Ethics Credits: 1

  Join us for an engaging and interactive CLE course that delves into various ethical scenarios through the lens of popular movies and television shows. By analyzing ethical dilemmas faced by fictional lawyers, you'll learn how to navigate similar issues in your practice. We'll present real-life exam...

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• $29

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

  General Credits: 1.2

  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 person...

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• $34

  Cybersecurity, Data Protection and AI Ethics: Identifying and Avoiding Common Pitfalls

  Ethics Credits: 1

  This CLE course delves into the current cybersecurity risk landscape, focusing on the ABA Model Rules regarding competency. It addresses the impact of technology on the security and privacy of client communications, information management, billing processes, and the oversight of law firm staff. The...

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