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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New York’s Brand-New Power of Attorney
Recently new Power of Attorney laws came into effect. In this comprehensive CLE course, Elizabeth Forspan, Esq. of Forspan Klear LLP will explain the primary changes to the POA form and how to plan in accordance with these new changes. The course will review key items to include when preparing new Power of Attorney forms. More Info
$291General Credit -
Non-Tax Considerations of Estate Planning
Estate tax exemptions have had a dramatic impact on estate planning. Currently, very few decedents pay an estate tax and that will likely remain the case regardless of whether or not tax reform is enacted. This CLE course will address the wide-range of non-tax factors that affect estate planning. More Info
$291General Credit -
Offshore Asset Protection: Exploring the Various Jurisdictions for Protecting your Clients' Assets
The US is considered one of the world’s most litigious societies. But charging others and being charged are two entirely separate matters. This CLE course will help attorneys better advise their clients in how to survive a lawsuit by utilizing offshore asset protection to shield assets from frivolous claims. The course will address how to use various locations such as the Cook Islands, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Belize, and Switzerland, the different types of protections, and their purpose... More Info
$291General Credit -
Offshore Versus Domestic Asset Protection, What You Need To Know
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 Asset Protection in today's increasingly litigious society A historical timeline tracing the evolution of the Asset Protection Industry A review of the most commonly employed strategies for asset... More Info
$291General Credit -
Pitfalls To Avoid When Real Estate and Matrimonial Issues Collide
Matrimonial law requires attorneys to possess a wide breadth of knowledge since it intersects with many other areas of laws including immigration, contracts, criminal law, property, insurance, trusts, estates and taxes. The place where matrimonial and real estate law overlap is particularly complex and fascinating. Divorcing couples typically jointly own at least one piece of property, usually the marital residence, though some couples may own many properties. From rental properties,... More Info
$291General Credit -
Planning for Real Estate Owners: Advanced Strategies for Attorneys
This CLE course, designed to provide advisors with the broadest range of solution to tax issues, particular as they relate to real estate holdings, will present how various tax solutions maybe impact their decisions. The course will explain how to utilize knowledge of the income tax, gift tax and estate tax treatments to guide their clients. More Info
$291General Credit -
Planning for Tangibles
Trying to plan for tangible property presents a variety of challenges, many of them quite complex. This CLE course explains tangible property and how it is legally defined and presents strategies for planning. The course will address a myriad of issues such as testamentary plan structure, titling considerations and issues related to lifetime giving as well as the emotional component involved in this type of planning. More Info
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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 -
Pre and Post-Nup Clauses to Address Trust Issues
In the modern-day marriage, pre and post-nuptial agreements are practically a given. The most effective of these utilize an interdisciplinary approach, particularly where trusts are concerned. This CLE course will provide a comprehensive overview of the most common pre and post-nuptial agreements with special attention paid to trusts and the impact these agreements may have on them. The course will provide practical tips and strategies for planning and creating agreements, techniques for draftin... More Info
$291General Credit -
Preparing the Estate Tax Returns and Related Post-Mortem Tax Issues
While not common knowledge, filing a Federal Estate Tax Return, Form 706, is a requirement on the death of a first spouse. In fact, failure to do so might be malpractice. Interestingly, this is true even if the combined estates of both spouses us under the required threshold for a single spouse. This CLE course will explain this and other important facts about Form 706, as well as the ancillary documents that need to be prepared to complete the form and recommendations for ensuring you have file... More Info
$551.5General Credits
