Estate Planning Bundle Includes:

• $34

  Legal Ethics: Avoiding the Common Mistakes of Bad Lawyering

  Ethics Credits: 1

  This CLE course delves into the common pitfalls and errors lawyers make that attract Bar scrutiny and can damage their reputations. Key topics include the duty to communicate significant developments in a case, managing client expectations regarding the scope of representation, safeguarding confide...

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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 Use of Trusts in Government Benefits Planning

  General Credits: 1.25

  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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• $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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• $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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• $29

  Clarity Above All Things: Writing Briefs That Can Actually Be Understood

  General Credits: 1.25

  This CLE course is designed to help attorneys master the art of clear and effective brief writing. Emphasizing readability and precision, the program focuses on techniques to craft briefs that are not only persuasive but also accessible to diverse audiences, including judges, clients, and colleague...

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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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• $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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