Connecticut MCLE - Trusts and Estates Courses
This is a listing of Trusts and Estates CLE Courses for Connecticut. Please make your selection below of Connecticut CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
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Discovery in Surrogates Court: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Surrogate Court practice can be overwhelming for even the seasoned attorney. This CLE course, designed for both experienced state planners looking to up their game and those new to the practice, will offer a comprehensive review of the laws, rules and procedures related to litigating issues in Surrogate’s Court. The course will address these issues from the viewpoints of both the petitioner and the respondent and will present practical tips that will increase efficiency and help guide... More Info
$291General Credit -
Dividing Defined Benefit Pension Plans in Family Cases
The division of a retirement plan account is a complex arrangement wherein a myriad of issues must be assessed and administered. This CLE course, presented by nationally renowned QDRO attorney Matthew Lundy and tax attorney expert Adam Lusthaus, will explain these plans and their benefits, and offer mediation strategies and optimal formulas for dividing the various types of plans. The course will also explain how to plan for military and federal employee pensions and the required paperwork and t... More Info
$291General Credit -
Dividing Federal Civilian and Military Retirement Benefits in Family Cases
Most family law attorneys know that a retirement account can be their best asset or their worse liability in a domestic relations case, depending on how they approach these highly complex assets. The failure to cover the specific benefits related to retirement account in settlement and/or trial can set a client up for dissatisfaction, or worse yet, set their attorney up for a malpractice claim. In this one-hour presentation, nationally-renowned QDRO attorney Matthew L. Lundy, Esq. t... More Info
$291General Credit -
Drafting Prenuptial Agreements
The demand for pre-nuptial agreements is rising along with the divorce rate and there are few couples in the full swing of divorce proceedings who don’t wish they had come to terms when the relationship was still amicable. As such, preparing for every possibility has become increasingly complicated. This CLE course will explain how to draft a prenuptial agreement that takes into account the full range of possibilities including assets, properties, estates, trusts and what to do in the instance o... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Elder Law and Medicaid: An Introductory Guide
Elder Law and Medicaid planning are both critically important areas of law. The extended life span of the average American demands that we attend to their financial and physical well-being for longer than had previously been anticipated. This CLE course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Elder Law and Medicaid planning including eligibility requirements and tips and strategies for asset protection against the costs of long-term care. The newly enacted Caregiver Advise, Record and... More Info
$552General Credits -
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 -
Estate Administration for Newly Admitted New Jersey Attorneys: Commentary on our Statutes
Title 3b is the key to understanding the necessary steps in successfully administering an estate in New Jersey. But what is Title 3B? This instructive CLE course will explain the default provisions in governing instruments as determined in Title 3B as well as the course to take in the absence of instruments, i.e. intestacy and guardianship. The course will also offer a complete overview of laws governing rights, duties and powers of fiduciaries and explain its provisions in cases of devolution o... More Info
$551.75General 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 -
Estate and Financial Planning Considerations that May Change How We Practice
Permanent higher exemptions, an aging population and evolving case law are providing new perspectives on estate and financial planning. These transformations as well as a range of new planning ideas they have given rise to will all be discussed in this comprehensive CLE program which will revolutionize how you practice estate planning. The course will include new perspectives on domicile, on gifting, including practical, legal, financial and drafting consideration, debunking the myth of the "U"... More Info
$291General Credit -
Estate and Financial Planning For Clients Living With Chronic Illness
Chronic illnesses, many of which are undetectable to the naked eye, can profoundly impact a person’s life. This CLE course will explain some of the most common chronic illnesses and their repercussions and explain how the factors effecting your client should be assessed and applied when planning their financial future. The course will offer tips and strategies for gaining the necessary information from your client to properly understand the ramifications of the illness including life expectanc... More Info
$291General Credit
