Tennessee CLE - Trusts and Estates Courses

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Rethinking the Toolbox: Charitable Giving with Noncharitable Trusts

This CLE course explores the intersection of trust administration, charitable planning, and income tax strategy, with a focus on how trustees and advisors can effectively incorporate charitable giving into trust structures. As tax laws continue to evolve and the IRS increases its scrutiny of charitable deductions claimed by trusts, practitioners must understand the technical requirements governing these planning opportunities. Participants will examine the rules surrounding charitable d... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Skipping Ahead Without Tripping: Hot Issues in GST Planning

Generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax planning presents unique challenges that require careful drafting, thoughtful exemption allocation, and a thorough understanding of the tax rules governing multigenerational wealth transfers. Even well-intentioned estate plans can produce unexpected GST tax consequences if exemption allocations are overlooked or trust provisions are not properly structured. This CLE course provides a practical examination of advanced GST planning techniques, and th... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Business Succession is More than Trusts and Taxes

Many business succession plans fail not because of deficiencies in legal or tax planning, but because the personal, family, and organizational issues surrounding the transition are left unaddressed. For attorneys representing owners of closely held and family businesses, understanding these factors is essential to developing a succession strategy that is both effective and sustainable. This CLE program explores the people-centered side of business succession planning. Attendees will exa... More Info

$29

0.9General Credit
QSBS 2.0: Enhanced Opportunities for the Ultra-Wealthy After OBBBA

Section 1202 has become an increasingly important planning tool for entrepreneurs and affluent families seeking to reduce or eliminate federal capital gains taxes on the sale of qualifying business interests. As the legal and tax landscape continues to evolve, practitioners must understand how recent legislative changes and sophisticated planning techniques can expand the benefits available to eligible taxpayers. This CLE program examines the fundamentals of Qualified Small Business Sto... More Info

$29

1General Credit
SLATitudes of Love: Planning with Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts

Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs) continue to play a significant role in sophisticated wealth transfer planning by allowing married couples to shift appreciating assets out of a taxable estate without completely relinquishing financial access. When properly structured, SLATs can provide substantial estate and GST tax advantages while offering flexibility that many irrevocable planning techniques cannot. This CLE course examines the practical considerations involved in designing, fu... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Use of Asset Protection Trusts for Tax Planning Purpose

Self-settled asset protection trusts have become an increasingly important planning tool for attorneys representing high-net-worth clients seeking to mitigate creditor risk while preserving long-term wealth. This CLE program examines the legal authority governing these trusts, including jurisdictional requirements, trust design considerations, and the practical issues attorneys must evaluate when determining whether a self-settled trust is an appropriate planning strategy. Attendees wil... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Structured Settlements and Pooled Trusts: Protecting Clients who are Vulnerable or Disabled

This CLE program provides attorneys with practical guidance on protecting settlement proceeds for clients who are vulnerable, disabled, or otherwise in need of financial safeguards. The course explores the use of pooled special needs trusts, settlement preservation pooled trusts, and structured settlements as tools for preserving assets and supporting long-term planning goals. Presenters will discuss how to evaluate client circumstances and determine appropriate planning options, includ... More Info

$29

1General Credit
How Not to Hoodwink Grandma: Fiduciary Litigation in the Great Wealth Transfer Era

The aging of the American population is reshaping the landscape of estate, probate, and fiduciary litigation. As older adults control an increasingly significant share of personal wealth, courts are seeing a growing number of disputes involving alleged incapacity, undue influence, breach of fiduciary duty, contested estate planning documents, and claims of elder financial abuse. These cases often present complex factual records, heightened family conflict, and challenging evidentiary issues.... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Best Practices in Trust Planning: Estate, Tax, and Special Needs Strategies

This CLE program provides attorneys with a practical introduction to trust planning in the contexts of estate planning, special needs planning, and tax strategy. The course examines how trusts can be structured to address a variety of client objectives while minimizing risk and preserving long-term benefits for beneficiaries. Attendees will gain a working understanding of the key legal and drafting considerations involved in effective trust administration and design, including trustee a... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Foreign Corporate Trustees: Governance, Qualifications, and Regulatory Oversight

This CLE session examines the legal and regulatory framework governing foreign (offshore) corporate trustees, with particular emphasis on trustee governance, fiduciary obligations, and regulatory supervision in established offshore jurisdictions. The program explores how corporate trustees are authorized and regulated, the compliance standards that shape trustee discretion and administration, and the oversight tools used by regulators to address breaches and misconduct. Attendees will... More Info

$29

1General Credit