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  1. Estate Planning: New Laws, Old Tools, and the Changes You Need to Make
    Best SellerTrusts

    Estate Planning: New Laws, Old Tools, and the Changes You Need to Make

    This timely update offers a practical analysis of the recent and proposed legal and tax changes affecting trusts and estates and provides a review of the new tools to adapt to the changing regulatory environment. Provide your clients with the most up-to-date representation: register today! Get an incisive summary and analysis of the tax changes and their implications for existing planning tools. Learn which deductions remain and how to obtain them. Identify planning approaches that no longer help your clients. Gain practical pointers for fixing old trusts. Glean the future of the practice with a practical analysis of the ongoing and upcoming regulatory efforts.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 29, 2:00 PM
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  2. Everyday Probate Disputes: Family Squabbles, Bickering Beneficiaries, Neglectful Executors, and More
    Best SellerTrusts

    Everyday Probate Disputes: Family Squabbles, Bickering Beneficiaries, Neglectful Executors, and More

    Handling probate cases sometimes feels like herding cats: beneficiaries fight over "unfair" distributions, lay executors mismanage estate assets, documents get lost and destroyed. This legal course is designed to help you tame the chaos. Come away with tips for speeding up the process, preventing interferences, and ensuring equitable distribution. Build your skills - register today! Explore seemingly minor conflicts that can drastically impact the efficiency of probate proceedings. Examine how estates are often mismanaged by family member executors (and what to do about it). Forestall common beneficiary complaints and prevent family feuds from derailing probate. Determine what to do with old debts and missing assets.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 20, 6:00 PM
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  3. Bylaw Basics: Nonprofit Governance Outlined
    Best SellerNonprofit Law

    Bylaw Basics: Nonprofit Governance Outlined

    What makes a nonprofit's bylaws effective and legally sound? This practical course provides clear guidance on crafting and reviewing nonprofit organizational documents: from organizational structure to internal controls. Learn to develop bylaws that protect an organization's mission, clarify leadership responsibilities, and ensure legal compliance - register today! Understand fundamental bylaw components. Identify potential governance risks. Outline the duties and powers of the board and officers. Set up meeting and voting procedures.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 14, 4:00 PM
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  4. The Nuts and Bolts of Hiring and Terminating Employees
    Best SellerLabor & Employment

    The Nuts and Bolts of Hiring and Terminating Employees

    What's the latest guidance concerning non-compete agreements? Who should conduct an internal investigation? How should employers respond to misconduct that isn't addressed by existing handbook policies? This legal program covers the basics of hiring, disciplining, and firing employees. You don't want to miss this opportunity to build your knowledge - register today! Prevent and handle common hiring discrimination issues with confidence. Get a practical introduction to the dos and don'ts of workplace investigations. Examine legal best practices for disciplining workers. Determine when and how to terminate an employment relationship. Uncover practical guidance for terminating workers on leave.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 12, 2:00 PM
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  5. Estate Planning for Dysfunctional Families
    Best SellerTrusts

    Estate Planning for Dysfunctional Families

    Understanding the law is essential for any good estate planner. But unearthing the dynamics of each client's family and tailoring the legal documents to their unique needs is what makes great estate planning advisers. This legal guide focuses on the many ways family dynamics can derail perfectly drafted estate plans and offers practical solutions for creating order amid conflict. Refine your skills - register today! Identify warning signs of family conflict in estate planning. Ensure ongoing protections with the right choice of personal representatives and trustees. Create robust estate planning documents that anticipate and minimize potential litigation. Discuss what tactics won't work without family cohesion. Tackle undue influence allegations in late-in-life marriages and caretaker relationships.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 13, 3:00 PM
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  6. The Contract Strategist's Guide to Complex Deal Drafting and Negotiations
    Best SellerBusiness & Securities Law

    The Contract Strategist's Guide to Complex Deal Drafting and Negotiations

    Contract law can easily become routine - we all fall into ruts. Shake up your drafting and negotiating approaches with advice from fellow attorneys! This course is specifically designed for experienced practitioners to dive deeper into the intricacies of business contracts with guidance from seasoned attorneys. Our expert faculty will guide you through: The Power of Term Sheets, LOIs, and Meeting of the Minds: Pave the way to success by building a solid foundation of shared interests. Advanced Contract Drafting: Master the art of crafting precise, client-centric contracts. Risk Mitigation: Identify and address potential liabilities hidden within seemingly innocuous clauses. Negotiation Tactics: Adopt new strategies for securing favorable terms and avoiding pitfalls. Facilitate Contracts With Government Entities: Get tips for meeting the enhanced compliance requirements. Guard Your Professional Reputation: Explore legal ethics dilemmas that land business attorneys in hot water. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills to protect your clients' interests - register today!

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 15, 2:00 PM
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  7. Probate Process From Start to Finish
    Best SellerTrusts

    Probate Process From Start to Finish

    This practical guide is designed to provide you with detailed knowledge of probate processes and best practices for handling the various issues that may arise. Let our seasoned probate attorneys teach you how to navigate those crucial first steps; handle the personal executive; gather, value and distribute all assets; and successfully complete the final accounting. You will also learn how to anticipate tax pitfalls and handle special issues that may arise. Arm yourself with the foundational knowledge and best practices you need to ensure a smooth administration from start to finish. Register today! Start the case off on the right foot by confidently navigating critical first steps. Advise personal representatives by examining all powers, duties, responsibilities, and compensation guidelines. Gather, value and maintain all assets - and learn when and how to employ a financial expert. Pick up tips for validating, prioritizing, and satisfying creditor claims. Get practical guidance for post-mortem planning, trust administration, and tax hurdles. Discover how to litigate deed contests, lost or contested wills, fiduciary misconduct, and more. Put the decedent's affairs to rest by making distributions, filing the final tax return, and completing the final accounting.

    Live Online + OnDemandJun 4, 2:00 PM
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  8. Leveraging the Power of Trusts in Medicaid and Disability Planning
    Elder Law

    Leveraging the Power of Trusts in Medicaid and Disability Planning

    Medicaid planning is complex, and specialized trusts can help clients fulfill requirements to fund nursing home care without leaving their family in financial distress. This legal guide offers sample drafting language and expert advice on preserving benefits, maximizing asset protection, and preventing tax disasters. Refine your skills - enroll today! Improve your client intake to determine when a trust is prudent and beneficial. Draft better Medicaid trusts with sample provisions and language advice for specific scenarios. Refine your post-drafting practices to improve the effectiveness of trusts. Ensure meticulous tax reporting and distributions control in every trust. Discover how to make last-minute adjustments when nursing home need is urgent. Tackle practice-specific legal ethics issues and adopt best practices.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 23, 2:00 PM
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  9. Navigating Tax Issues in Probate: A Guide for Non-Tax Specialists
    Tax

    Navigating Tax Issues in Probate: A Guide for Non-Tax Specialists

    Are you confident in your ability to manage the tax liability of the decedent and the estate, plan for the tax implications of all probate actions, and ensure all the necessary tax returns are completed accurately and on time? Enhance your probate tax skills - register today! Stay up to date on the current tax rates, exemptions, and deductions. Discuss when, why, and how to record the value of the assets for tax purposes. Make the best use of the tax savings that charitable giving affords. Hear practical tips for impeccable tax returns.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 27, 2:00 PM
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  10. Corporate Taxes and Tariffs Update
    TaxFastTrack

    Corporate Taxes and Tariffs Update

    The new administration's corporate tax and tariff policies are affecting every aspect of your clients' business. This urgent legal update is designed to get you up to speed on the latest trends and restrictions. Get short-term forecast and long-term outlook for tax planning tactics and legal and financial implications of tariffs for companies both domestic and international. Don't miss out on these critical updates - enroll today! Identify the latest legislative and regulatory changes impacting corporate tax obligations. Analyze the current tariffs system and its implications for trade and business operations. Recognize the impact of recent developments on nonprofit business taxation and compliance. Advise clients on operating in the climate of regulatory uncertainty.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 22, 4:00 PM
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  11. Representing Creditors in Probate
    Trusts

    Representing Creditors in Probate

    Probate offers a narrow path for creditors to recover the debts they're owed. In most cases, you must know how to navigate the probate process and file a claim against the estate. This legal guide offers a step-by-step guide to pursuing debt while staying compliant with the law. Register today! Clarify how the nature of the debt impacts recovery options. Get instructions on how to file and pursue a claim against the estate. Don't miss your chance to fight against a disallowed claim under the tight time limits! Review permissible vs. prohibited conduct under the FDCPA.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 19, 3:00 PM
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  12. Grantor Trust Options and Their Pros and Cons
    Trusts

    Grantor Trust Options and Their Pros and Cons

    Grantor trusts are powerful and versatile planning tools, but are you confident in your knowledge of the pros and cons of their variations? This legal briefing outlines the main elements and uses of grantor trusts in estate planning: from basic revocable living trusts to specialized solutions like QPRTs. Get the basics down - register today! Explore the top types of grantor trusts in use right now. Review common distribution schemes and their effects. Clarify the role of trustees in grantor trusts. Discover the legal mechanisms behind IDGTs and zeroed-out GRATs.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 30, 6:00 PM
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  13. Advanced Estate Planning Conundrums: What Would You Do?
    Trusts

    Advanced Estate Planning Conundrums: What Would You Do?

    Skip the basics to focus on the latest updates affecting estate planning today. In this full-day course, our seasoned faculty will share their current go-to planning approaches and discuss real-life client scenarios to help you get more out of standard estate planning instruments. Find new approaches to controlling tax burdens and drafting for flexibility in an unpredictable environment. Take full advantage of planning opportunities and customize plans to fit your clients' unique situations and needs. Be ready for anything that clients - or changes in the law - bring to the table. Register today! Discuss how sunsetting TCJA estate/gift tax provisions and recent deregulation trends will shape planning decisions. Include digital assets and cryptocurrency into your estate planning documents. Discover cutting-edge tax tools for middle-class clients. Get insights into planning for difficult clients and complex family dynamics. Build a more robust client base with tips from the pros. Build flexibility into your high-net-worth estate plans. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI’s esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Louis Silverman.

    Live Online + OnDemandJun 5, 2:00 PM
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  14. Drafting and Negotiating Asset Purchase Agreements
    Best SellerBusiness & Securities Law

    Drafting and Negotiating Asset Purchase Agreements

    This intensive 6-hour CLE course is designed to provide practicing attorneys with a guide to crafting, negotiating, and executing robust asset purchase agreements (APA). Walk through the critical questions you must answer to complete every successful transaction, and come away with critical insights, subtle strategies, and nuanced approaches to navigating the complex landscape of asset transactions. Led by experienced transactional law practitioners with extensive background in complex asset purchase transactions, this course combines theoretical knowledge with practical learning approaches. Register today! Master the intricacies of asset identification, valuation, and transfer. Develop sophisticated due diligence techniques specific to asset transactions. Draft comprehensive and protective APAs with a detailed walkthrough of the key provisions. Explore creative provisions and strategic negotiation approaches. Gain insight into restrictive covenants and their practical applications. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI’s esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Julie Globus.

    Live Online + OnDemandJun 3, 2:00 PM
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  15. Finalizing Probate
    Trusts

    Finalizing Probate

    Finalizing probate is putting together the final pieces of the puzzle that was someone's life. Ideally, all creditor claims are resolved, taxes filed, assets accounted for and ready to be disbursed. But what if things go wrong? This fast-paced course reviews common problems you may encounter and offers solutions for those looking to deepen their probate mastery. Come away with practical insights into the final stages of probate administration. Register today! Get troubleshooting tips for when the final accounting doesn't balance. Discuss when and how to obtain beneficiary consent for disbursements. Support the appropriateness of estate expenditures. Learn from recent case law to prevent similar mistakes.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 22, 5:00 PM
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NBI provides a diverse catalog of Illinois CLE courses across numerous legal practice areas and specialties. To help you get the most out of our courses, NBI offers several different formats to meet your learning needs and fit your schedule. NBI courses are taught by expert instructors with years of experience in their field. Our accreditation experts ensure that each and every Illinois CLE course is pre-approved where possible and appropriately accredited pursuant to Illinois CLE Requirements. You can count on NBI to provide you with the knowledge you need to provide top-notch legal representation. Your clients depend on you. You can depend on NBI.