New Jersey CLE Courses
NJ SpecificTrustsNew Jersey Estate Administration From Start to Finish
Whether you're new to estate administration or need a basic refresher, this course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of estate administration, including proper asset valuation and distribution, taxation, and account closing procedures. You'll also learn how to correctly deal with thorny estate administration debt issues, including jointly held assets, business ownership and complex tax issues. Equip yourself with real-life, practical knowledge to ensure you are fully prepared to handle the entire estate administration process from start to finish - register today! Learn how to meet every deadline, follow procedures, and complete essential forms. Identify key estate administration pitfalls you need to avoid. Come away with helpful forms, sample documents, and checklists to assist in the process. Acquire strategies to ensure you can help your clients through every step of the probate process. Manage your client's entire estate administration procedures properly and effectively. Learn how to tackle complex estate administration issues such as tax issues, jointly held assets, and will contests. Understand how to properly transfer and distribute assets. Explore proper procedures and processes when dealing with insurance claims and debt during estate administration. Gain a better understanding of the probate court's procedures so that you can avoid common pitfalls and mistakes. Get the latest information on allowances and elections against the will. Identify how to properly distribute assets to minors, surviving spouses and trusts.
Recorded March 03, 2025.OnDemand6 hours 34 minutes
Litigation & AppealsNJ Specific4.77Mistakes I Made as a Newly Admitted New Jersey Lawyer, Part 2
Real-world legal practice is not like law school. Your decisions and mistakes can have real impacts on clients' lives, and even if you're working under a supervising attorney there are some things you need to know. This New Jersey specific online seminar is chock-full of cautionary advice across different areas of legal practice so you can minimize mistakes early career and discover what others wish they'd learned much sooner. Plus, you'll get credits you can apply to your CLE reporting requirements for your first two-year compliance period. Get a jumpstart on your learning - register today! Unveil trial preparation mistakes that can lead to courtroom regret. Learn the realities of handling cases in NJ municipal courts. Be ready for surprises: find out what can go wrong in real estate closings and how to prevent it. Discover common lease mistakes that can put clients in a sticky situation. Gain new perspective on billing and other law office management essentials.
Recorded December 10, 2024.OnDemand6 hours 37 minutes
NJ SpecificTrusts4.71Step-by-Step Guide to Drafting Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
Do you have all the information you need to draft customized testamentary documents for each of your clients? Don't spend years gathering precious bits of legal practice wisdom - our experienced attorney faculty are here to share their time-tested methods of identifying clients' needs and creating custom-tailored wills and trusts to fit each specific situation. This legal primer offers all the tools and sample forms to get you started. Get the fundamental skills you need to build your estate planning practice - register today! Get practical will and trust drafting skills to speed up the process and give the testator's last wishes power. Stave off conflicts of interest with a clear determination of who your client is from the start. Learn how to deal with interested relatives who want to be present at all the planning meetings. Explore the pros and cons of using a revocable living trust in the will's stead and find out when it's a better option. Explore the functions and mechanics of major trust structures - and make certain you choose the right tool for each job. Give each provision full power with precise word choices - get sample forms to speed up the process. Make sure your remarried and unmarried clients know the default inheritance laws and help them make sure the right beneficiaries are assigned. Anticipate key tax issues, including individual income tax planning and trust taxation. Phrase the fiduciary and beneficiary designations to leave no room for misinterpretation. Help your clients make the tough medical decisions regarding long-term care, end-of-life and organ donation. Learn how to verify and document the testator's competency to close the door on any potential will contests.
Recorded November 07, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 57 minutes
Construction LawNJ SpecificNew Jersey Construction Law From Start to Finish
Whether you are new to the construction practice or are looking for a comprehensive refresher, this online seminar will cover multiple issues that must be taken into consideration in the realm of construction law. Join our experienced faculty as they cover a broad, basic overview of the construction process; the fundamentals of construction contracts and key provisions; the basics of insurance; and the impact changes and delays can have on a construction project. Don't miss this opportunity to build your skills in construction law - register today! Learn the roles of all parties involved in the construction process. Discuss the critical elements that need to be included in comprehensive construction contracts. Discuss how mechanic's liens work and how to properly file a lien. Walk through the fundamentals of insurance and its importance in construction. Learn how delays can impact a construction project and how to work through them if they arise. Run through the claims process in construction cases.
Recorded March 13, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 49 minutes
Family LawNJ Specific4.71Mistakes I Made as a Newly Admitted New Jersey Lawyer, Part 1
Mistakes can be valuable learning experiences, but when it comes to the practice of law where those errors can have major consequences for clients, it's best to learn from the mistakes of others. In this New Jersey specific online seminar, gain insight into common new attorney mishaps across different legal practice areas in order to mitigate blunders and prevent poor habits. You'll also be able to apply your CLE reporting requirements for your first two-year compliance period. Get the knowledge you need to succeed - register today! Review common mistakes in legal practice made by new attorneys. Learn common estate planning pitfalls to avoid. Uncover top final accounting errors in estate administration. Discuss practices to avoid in family law practice. Gain insights on trust accounting and ensuring the security of clients' finances. Understand prominent pitfalls in business accounting.
Recorded December 09, 2024.OnDemand6 hours 30 minutes
Elder LawNJ SpecificNew Jersey Medicaid Asset Planning: A Practical Toolkit
Essential knowledge of Medicaid asset planning strategies is a must-have for all professionals who work with aging and disabled clients and their families. This practical course will give you the knowledge and skills you'll need to help clients protect assets while qualifying for Medicaid and guard against accidental loss of benefits. Register today! Clarify eligibility criteria and dispel common myths about Medicaid planning. Learn how to use asset purchases and transfers to qualify ahead of time. Get practice tips for crafting legally compliant and effective Medicaid qualifying trusts. Determine whether your client needs a special needs trust and how to draft it for greatest impact. Come away with real-life emergency planning techniques for when nursing home care is imminent.
Recorded June 13, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 54 minutes
NJ SpecificPersonal Injury & Negligence4.33New Jersey PIP Updates and Recovery for Medical Bills in a Post-Haines World
Effectively navigate the evolving landscape of personal injury protection (PIP) coverage and claims in New Jersey! This concise online seminar offers the latest insights into PIP with a focus on recent updates and medical bill recovery post-Haines. Adapt your knowledge and skills - register today! Apply the latest updates and best practices when evaluating the necessity of pain management treatments. Review the landmark Haines v. Taft decision, subsequent legislation, and the impact on PIP coverage. Get practical insights and strategies for handling recovery for medical bills in a post-Haines environment.
Recorded December 21, 2023.OnDemand1 hour 26 minutes
NJ SpecificTrustsNew Jersey Probate Process: In 7 Simple Steps
This step-by-step practical instruction offers essential knowledge of probate processes and best practices for handling each unique case effectively. Learn how to tackle crucial first steps; handle the personal executive; gather, value, and distribute all assets; and successfully complete the final accounting and tax returns. Arm yourself with the foundational knowledge and best practices you need to ensure a smooth administration from start to finish. Register today! Don't overlook anything important: confidently navigate critical first steps. Understand executor powers, duties, responsibilities, and compensation guidelines. Learn how to effectively marshal and inventory all assets. Pick up tips for validating, prioritizing, and satisfying creditor claims. Get practical guidance for post-mortem planning, trust administration, and tax hurdles. Put the decedent's affairs to rest by making distributions, filing the final tax return, and completing the final accounting. Discover how to litigate deed contests, lost or contested wills, fiduciary misconduct, and more.
Recorded December 18, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 58 minutes
Litigation & AppealsNJ SpecificLitigating Civil Cases in New Jersey From Start to Finish
Don't miss this opportunity to develop practical skills in civil litigation! In this online seminar, veteran attorney faculty will provide you with real-world insights and concrete instruction. From initial filings to trial, uncover best practices that will help you work your way to a favorable case resolution. Learn how to be an effective advocate for your clients in civil proceedings - register today! Hear top words of advice on motions, discovery, jury selection, and other select issues. Discover how to spruce up your motion practice skills. Get the evidence you need during discovery and learn how to get it admitted. Learn how to prove the authenticity of social media posts, text messages, and more. Ask the right questions in voir dire to effectively ferret out juror biases and attitudes. Develop your case presentation skills for trial, from opening statements to closing arguments. Examine key ethics traps and receive practical guidance for complying with the rules.
Recorded December 11, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 55 minutes
NJ SpecificPersonal Injury & NegligenceNew Jersey Auto Injury Litigation From Start to Finish
One of the truths of auto accident practice is that no matter how similar the cases look - they're never the same. Within this vast variety, however, there are patterns that form into effective legal strategies. You can spend years of trial practice amassing the information to make them apparent, or you can benefit from the decades of combined experience that our attorney faculty have distilled into a one-day crash course on getting to the successful resolution as quickly and efficiently as possible. We'll help you develop simple practical skills to streamline the process and avoid missing any pertinent issues or steps. Get the tools you need to win your next auto dispute - register today! Let our attorney faculty walk you through a crash case from the time of the collision through trial. Recognize the potential of each case: be it for success or spectacular failure. Explore common insurance coverage sources and find out how the courts interpret specific policy language. Know what to look for in medical records and where to find it. Take all factors into account when determining damages and find out how to support your calculations. Expand your discovery tactics with tips from seasoned litigators. Understand how Medicare set-asides and medical liens affect the size of the settlement, and incorporate them into your negotiations. Gain practical tips for effective communication with the claims representative and maximize your chances for successful settlement. Explore the ethical implications of the tripartite relationship and guard your impeccable reputation. Recognize the conditions that trigger a bad faith claim and get simple tips for settling it quickly and efficiently.
Recorded November 18, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 57 minutes
NJ SpecificReal Estate4.8New Jersey Real Estate Closings from Start to Finish
Real estate closings are a maze of confusion that require a skilled attorney to successfully navigate. Ensuring proper timing of seemingly disparate elements is critical to ensure closings remain on track and don't lead to further issues down the road. This online seminar will provide you with the information you need to confidently orchestrate the real estate closing process from start to finish. You will obtain essential information on analyzing key transaction documents, resolving potentially devastating title defects, handling closing funds with efficiency and more. Take the confusion out of the real estate closing process - register today! Confidently navigate the in's and out's of the real estate closing process. Review sale agreements and coordinate key transaction elements before the closing date. Analyze title commitments for issues that will lead to trouble down the road. Confidently resolve critical last-minute closing issues that have the potential to derail the whole transaction. Tie up any loose ends that may unravel after the closing, including post-closing title issues. Avoid critical liability pitfalls that lurk in the real estate closing process.
Recorded June 06, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 55 minutes
Law Practice ManagementNJ SpecificNew Jersey Trust and Business Accounting Guide for New Attorneys
You've joined the ranks of NJ attorneys! Now comes the avalanche of new cases, client questions, deadlines, and more. Just keeping track of all the legal tasks is plenty - now you also have to worry about safeguarding clients' monies. Let us simplify the business/administrative side of things with the essential guide to managing client and firm funds and financial records effectively. Get practical guidance on establishing and maintaining client trust accounts, reconciling bank statements, and handling trust account disbursements. Avoid simple mistakes that can lead to misappropriation claims. Register today! Gain a solid understanding of client trust account rules and regulations. Learn best practices for establishing, maintaining, and reconciling trust accounts. Develop effective strategies for tracking income and expenses. Minimize the risk of financial errors and inadvertent rules violations. Build a strong foundation for managing the financial aspects of your legal practice.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 16, 6:00 PM
NJ SpecificReal Estate4.67New Jersey Real Estate Law 101
With the broad range of legal disciplines involved in real estate law, it is easy to get overwhelmed. This insightful online seminar will arm you with the tools you need to handle each issue that arises. Get an in-depth review of the key aspects you need to know to make your mark in this field. Whether you are new to the real estate practice or looking to enhance your knowledge of this practice area - this course is for you! Register today! Gain a better understanding of legal issues surrounding the purchase and sale of real estate. Carefully analyze and review legal descriptions, deeds, and land surveys. Discuss ways to conduct an effective title search. Learn how to resolve easements and boundary disputes. Take a closer look at the process for drafting and enforcing leases. Explore how zoning and variances are handled for land use purposes. Review the essential steps for a real estate closing.
Recorded December 19, 2024.OnDemand6 hours
Local Government LawNJ SpecificEnsuring Local Governments Comply With the Law - New Jersey Guide
Are you up to speed on local government law? Examine the disputes and challenges municipalities are currently faced with and listen as experienced faculty share their strategies and techniques for dealing with them. Get the information you need to prevent and resolve government problems - register today! Stay up to date on developing cases and legal issues in government law. Ensure compliance with public records access and retention laws. When do open meeting laws apply? Find out what situations and email communications constitute a public meeting. Explore ways to prevent and resolve public contract disputes and bidding protests. Avoid employment disputes: know what personnel policies municipalities should and shouldn't have. Examine the ethical considerations involved in public disclosure of government actions. Discuss the current challenges facing budget committees and the legalities surrounding creative cuts and allocations. Know the laws regarding government immunity and employee protections from costly lawsuits.
Recorded December 04, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 49 minutes
BankruptcyNJ SpecificCollection Law From Start to Finish - New Jersey Guide
Winning a judgment against a bad debt doesn't necessarily mean cash in hand. Do you have the information you need to ensure payment of the debt - while keeping in compliance with strict guidelines governing consumer collections? Don't rush in unprepared. Maximize your chances of recovery with the practical solutions you'll gain at this definitive seminar. Enroll today! Uncover assets - including property - that can help you maximize monetary recovery. Stay in compliance: follow the guidelines governing actions permitted or restricted by the FDCPA. Learn effective (and legal!) ways to get the debtor's attention when moving forward with a lawsuit. Learn how to use wage garnishments and attachments to successfully collect judgments. Take the steps necessary to protect your client's rights when the debtor files for bankruptcy.
Recorded December 02, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 47 minutes
New Jersey CLE Courses
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NBI provides a diverse catalog of New Jersey 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 New Jersey CLE course is pre-approved where possible and appropriately accredited pursuant to New Jersey 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.