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62192.03Most clients do not fully understand how income tax will affect their estate and are relying on their advisors in this regard. This paper looks at the basic concepts relating to taxation at the time of death. This paper was presented at LESA’s Estate Planning Fundamentals webinar on December 4, 2020.
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62192.02This paper looks at the intake process from the pre-meeting communication and logistics, to the initial assessments of capacity, to the discussion of detailed substantive information needed to move on to the drafting of estate planning documents. It provides worthwhile reminders and practical takeaways. This paper was presented at LESA’s Estate Planning Fundamentals webinar on December 4, 2020.
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62192.01Familiarity with the language typically used in wills can lead to complacency and a lack of consideration of circumstances where changes to the usual forms might be warranted. This paper considers some of the issues that arise in the context of drafting wills. While not exhaustive, it is intended to provide a starting point for lawyers who may be new to estate planning or who do not regularly practice in this area. This paper was presented at LESA’s Estate Planning Fundamentals webinar on December 4, 2020.
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62212.03Estate litigation has unique nuances. This paper explores applicable legislation and rules that address who can be properly added as a party to estate litigation, who might have standing to participate, how litigation representatives need to function, and potential conflicts of interest that might exist. This paper was presented at LESA’s Civil Litigation Series webinar on February 4, 2021.
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61867.04This paper discusses how to draft to keep property out of the estate, and draft inter vivos and testamentary trusts for the next generation. This paper was presented at LESA's Drafting Wills program held in March, 2013.
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61867.02This paper discusses how and when to bind spouses contractually to their wills and go beyond the mutual will contract. This paper was presented at LESA's Drafting Wills program held in March, 2013.
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OC-62195The duty of care fluctuates from transaction to transaction when giving independent legal advice. Learn how to identify and set the obligation, and how to fix the commensurate fee. Explore how to sue lawyers who get it wrong. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on December 7, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 22 minutes.
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OC-62198-4Understand what a firm needs to do to prevent possible disruptions to business, how to recover in the event of a disruption, and the role technology plays in this. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar as part of our Business Fundamentals for Lawyers series on December 9, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 21 minutes.
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61932.02BThis paper explores the various options available in estate planning for blended families, highlighting the potential attacks that can be made on some of those options. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 48th Annual Refresher: Wills & Estates in 2015.
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61932.02AThis paper explores the practical servicing and handling of these clients, who come with, perhaps, more “baggage” and so can require a broader, more holistic approach. It reviews issues like conflicts, taking instructions, drafting considerations, and potential complications in estate administration. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 48th Annual Refresher: Wills & Estates in 2015.
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OC-62199-2Explore the inherent double / triple tax on death when owning private company shares and the post-mortem planning to mitigate the double / triple tax, including timing sensitivities. Topics also include use of various trusts, charitable gifting, and planning considerations regarding TOSI (Tax on Split Income). This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on November 24, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 24 minutes.
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OC-62199-1Learn how to identify pre-mortem tax planning issues for your clients, including common pitfalls and opportunities. Before death (pre-mortem) planning includes tax and estate planning in order to minimize overall tax on death, and drafting the Will so that the estate will be administered in a tax effective manner. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on November 17, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 28 minutes.
