California MCLE - Trusts and Estates Courses
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Protecting Your Family Home Through Trusts
All too often, the senior client may find themselves in a dire predicament. Immediate long-term nursing home care is needed and they do not have private funds or long-term care insurance to pay for such care. An individual’s primary asset is often the home in which he or she resides, and there is a common misconception that in such instances, the only recourse would be to sell one’s home and to use the entire proceeds to pay for long-term care needs. This CLE course will provid... More Info
$501General Credit -
The Legal Issues of Transfer of Real Property After Death
Learn about the legal issues of transferring real property after death. The factors to be considered include: Death with a will or trust; Death without a will; Life estates; Power of appointment Our panelists will also review the latest NYS TOD Legislation – also known as Transfer on Death – and its pros and cons. More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Essential Estate Documents: Don't Delay Until It's Too Late
This CLE program addresses a common concern: people commonly put off or do not seriously consider necessary documents for universal eventuality: death, incapacity, or providing for others who will have to step in. This one-hour course will cover basic documents and suggested text, how and when they come into play, and often overlooked issues that should be addressed. Three basic documents will be reviewed: Will, Power of Attorney, and Advance Directive. More Info
$501General Credit -
The Federal Estate Tax Return, IRS Form 706, in a Fluid Estate Tax Environment
With a Federal Estate Tax exclusion of over $13.6 Million, often there is not an actual 706 filing requirement. However, the estate tax exclusion is expected to drop by 50% at the end of 2025, and in the case of the death of the first spouse, a portability election will require the filing of the 706. In addition, the statute of limitations does not run unless a Form 706 is filed. This course will not only cover the nuts and bolts of filing the 706, but further explain certain strategi... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Discovering the Lost Coin: Helping Clients Recover from Online Scams
If you've ever had a client who was subjected to online fraud over more than $100,000, you need this course. In this CLE, we take a close look at the latest iteration of a Ponzi scheme to defraud innocent people - "Pig Slaughtering Scams". We consider how these cases come to light, the various avenues of pursuit to recover losses and litigation strategies that can be tailored to this type of case. More Info
$1002General Credits