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Best SellerTrustsHow to Use Trusts to...
With the financial future of your clients in your hands, do you have all the tools you'll need to protect them? Make the best use of the unique characteristics of different trusts to perfectly match the unique needs and circumstances of each case. This fast-paced, full-day primer will provide you with a comprehensive how-to guide on the wide variety of trusts available. Register today! Understand the fundamental law and mechanics of trusts and their key functions. Help clients plan for disability with special needs trusts and qualified income trusts. Choose the best vehicle for guarding against creditors: understand the purpose behind the various types of trusts. Harness the versatility of revocable living trusts when transferring assets. Combine the use of trusts and LLCs for protecting and managing family assets, including a family business. Learn how to control and manage future distributions with key trust provisions and trustee powers. Save money on taxes with effective use of defective trusts. Guard your professional reputation with a trusts-specific legal ethics primer. Don't reinvent the wheel - modify our sample trust documents and use our drafting tips to create airtight trusts.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 15, 2:00 PM
Best SellerLabor & EmploymentWorkplace Investigations: A Checklist for Attorneys and HR Professionals
Whether an employee alleges discrimination against a protected class, or a worker makes a harassment complaint, it's critical that you conduct every workplace investigation by the book. In this step-by-step guide, our esteemed practitioners walk you through the dos and don'ts of initiating the process, collecting evidence, and determining the appropriate actions to take. Lay the groundwork for a legally sound workplace investigation - register today! Acquire tips for planning and structuring a workplace investigation. Discover effective strategies for interviewing witnesses. Demonstrate best practices for drafting a comprehensive investigative report. Develop strategies for minimizing - and preparing for - potential litigation risks.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 11, 3:00 PM
Elder LawElder Law and Asset Protection Essentials
Elder law practice demands are tightly intertwined with the asset protection needs of your clients. Are you shoring up their creditor defenses as you help them plan for retirement and possible disability? Discover the asset protection implications of medical and financial powers of attorney (POAs), develop strategies for asset protection while qualifying for Medicaid nursing home care, make the best use of LLCs, and much more. Protect your aging clients - register today! Explore the most efficient ways of qualifying for Medicaid nursing home care. Master the essentials of later-in-life asset protection. Answer your clients critical questions about retirement planning and benefits eligibility. Make the best use of marital agreements for later-in-life marriages. Guard your ethical reputation with tips for representing clients with dementia.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 25, 2:00 PM
Best SellerTrustsTaking Your Wills and Trusts From Boilerplate to Bespoke
Take your drafting skills to the next level! In this incisive legal course, experienced faculty will share their tips for tailoring wills and trusts to the specific needs of clients, resolving disputes, and adapting to changing tax and tech climates. Stay on the cutting edge of the practice - register today! Get a summary of the trends to watch, notable case law, new practice tools, and more. Help your clients maximize their charitable giving potential. Explore current top trust disputes and potential working resolutions. Come away with specific will and trust language suggestions.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 14, 2:00 PM
Best SellerLitigation & AppealsQuestion and Conquer: Simple Yet Effective Strategies for Depositions and Cross-Exams
When it comes to witness examination, the stakes are high and the pressure to extract critical information while maintaining control can lead to stress and uncertainty. Many attorneys struggle with formulating the right questions, managing witnesses effectively, and responding to objections from opposing counsel - all while trying to uphold the integrity of their case. Join us for "Question and Conquer," a course designed specifically for attorneys looking to build their deposition and cross-examination skills. Hear from seasoned civil litigation attorneys and discover simple yet proven strategies that will enable you to take control of your nerves and the questioning process. Register today! Understand how to prepare for depositions and cross-examinations. Determine when and how to utilize various questioning techniques. Get practical tips to prevent difficult witnesses from getting away from you and learn to impeach like a pro. Review key rules of evidence that will shape your questioning. Avoid getting thrown off balance by objections and interruptions. Learn how to make the most of technology during depositions and cross-examination.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 23, 2:00 PM
Constitutional LawFastTrackTrump's First 100 Days: The Shakeups, Shifts, and What's Next
Trying to stay on top of the flurry of executive orders and other developments? You can't afford to miss this course! Join our distinguished faculty as they unpack the executive orders and policy shifts from the first 100 days of Trump's 2025 presidency, as well as their immediate and long-term legal implications. Prepare for what's to come - register today! Stay informed of Trump's latest actions on trade and tariffs. Get up to speed on federal workforce updates and reversals of DEI initiatives. Bring yourself up to date on climate, energy, and environmental changes.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 11, 3:00 PM
True CrimeCrimes of the Century CLE: Menendez Brothers Murder Trial
On August 20, 1989, two brothers brutally shot their father and mother with a shotgun. It took several blasts. The last shot was done after the mother was trying to crawl away and after the boys had to re-load their weapon. What could cause two sons to brutally murder their own parents in such a heinous way? The tale of the Menendez brothers' killings is a tale that involves taped confessions to a psychologist, a hung jury, a re-trial, and the lapse of thirty years. In the end, the prosecutor will ask the court to re-sentence the brothers so they can go free. What would cause a prosecutor to have such a change of heart? This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 15, 6:00 PM
Best SellerTrustsPuzzling Over Probate Assets
Effective estate administration is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle where the final image is the decedent's intent for final distribution. Its completion is impossible without thoroughly understanding the unique nature of assets comprising each estate. This detailed CLE course outlines the rules and procedures of marshalling, managing, and distributing assets in probate. It also offers a deeper look into real property, digital assets, IRAs, and family business assets. Whether you're advising personal representatives or administering the estate yourself, this course will give you the tools you need. Register today! Ensure all assets are accounted for and improve your initial questionnaire. Determine accurate value of assets and lay solid ground for the final account with thorough inventory. Get tips from the pros for selling, managing, and transferring estate assets. Learn how to identify, access, and appraise digital assets. Tackle top tax reporting issues in probate. Discuss issues pertaining to real estate, retirement accounts, and family businesses in probate.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 21, 2:00 PM
Business & Securities LawBusiness Valuations Deep Dive: Professional Practice Edition
Business valuations are an indelible part of a wide range of legal practice areas: from M&A to family law, estate planning, and bankruptcy. This intersectional guide to the top methodologies and case law of business valuations (including complex and intangible assets) will prepare you for the battle of the experts that is common in determining the true value of the company. Skip the basics and get the latest wisdom from experienced practitioners - register today! Explore why context is so critical when determining value. Weigh the pros and cons of the most widely used methodologies, as well as the more experimental approaches. Learn when regression analysis is the more accurate option. Discuss critical dates used in valuations and their effect on the findings. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2024 Content Advisory Committee Member Julie Globus.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 16, 3:00 PM
Best SellerFamily LawLove and the Law: The Art of Drafting Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Demand for prenuptial and postnuptial agreements is strong and growing. According to Harris Poll and Axios, over 50% of adults are open to signing a prenuptial agreement. Additionally, evidence suggests that 20-30% of married couples might be open to considering a postnuptial agreement. Are your skills up to par? In this engaging and strategic program, our veteran practitioners delve into best practices for crafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Sharpen your skills - register today! Get tips for negotiating prenup and postnup agreements. Improve your prenup and postnup agreement drafting skills. Obtain strategies for safeguarding assets. Dig into the tax implications of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 14, 5:00 PM
Contract LawContract Review Basics
Contract review is something every attorney will handle at some point in their career. Even if you've been drafting and negotiating complex contracts for years, there's benefit to going back to basics to improve your practices. This fast-paced legal course provides a solid foundation for contract review: from tips for organizing the process to common red flags to look for. Get essential knowledge you can use immediately - register today! Get an overview of key contract provisions and contract structure. Organize the review process for time efficiency. Identify potential areas of future conflict. Discover commonly overlooked mistakes and omissions.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 6, 7:00 PM
Best SellerBusiness & Securities LawLLC Operating Agreements: Start to Finish
Drafting an airtight LLC agreement is the best way to protect your client from future disputes and litigation. Gain a better understanding of what should be taken into consideration and what crucial provisions need to be included in your agreements to ensure a favorable outcome in settlement or court if member conflicts arise. Register today! Get a step-by-step walkthrough of details to consider when drafting an LLC agreement. Gain a better understanding of formation provisions in the operating agreement. Identify practical implications of majority, super-majority and unanimity voting. Learn different options for tax entity selection. Increase your knowledge of transfer restrictions, right of first refusal, impasse (put/call) capital call and dissolution provisions. Receive practical advice for common ethical issues that may arise, including conflicts of interest and confidentiality issues.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 30, 2:00 PM
Best SellerTrustsFinnegan is DEAD! A Walk Through a Fictional Probate Case
Finnegan O'Malley, aged 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep while attempting to break the world record for the longest continuous nap. His last will and testament was found rolled up inside his favorite leprechaun-shaped cookie jar. You're advising his long-suffering nephew Seamus, who nearly fainted when he realized the extent of his duties as a personal representative. Follow this slightly whimsical yet no less legally enlightening case from start to conclusion and let it prepare you for the daily toils and troubles of probate practice. Register today! See the ridiculous extent of Finnegan's estate and get tips for inventory and management. Learn what to do with creditor claims, even wildly outlandish ones. Follow the very real probate timeline and deadlines to ensure timely administration. Understand tax-reporting requirements in probate. Discover how to predict, prevent, and resolve common (and sometimes slightly absurd) disputes. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member attorney Louis Silverman.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 29, 2:00 PM
TaxTax Basis in Probate
Understanding the concept of tax basis and the stepped-up basis rule is essential for every attorney handling trusts and estates cases, especially new attorneys. Master these principles to help your clients maximize the tax benefits of inherited assets and ensure a smooth transition of wealth to the next generation. Register today! Clarify the role of tax basis in the transfer of assets from decedent to beneficiaries. Prevent mistakes in calculating stepped-up basis (consider IRD and other exceptions and special rules!). Avoid serious tax consequences for failure to correctly report the stepped-up basis.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 22, 5:00 PM
Personal Injury & NegligenceManaging Client Expectations in Personal Injury Cases
A potential client walks into your office, inspired by sensational headlines about multimillion-dollar verdicts in personal injury cases, expecting similar results for their own claim. While you think they have a case, their figure is off by a few zeros. How do you bag the case and rein in their expectations? In this legal ethics course, you'll explore how your duties apply to managing client expectations and get valuable insights to prevent client misunderstandings and grievances down the road. Give your clients the representation they deserve - grounded in reality, informed by expertise, and guided by ethical practice. Register today! Learn how your legal ethics obligations apply to setting and managing client expectations. Anticipate and dispel common misconceptions clients have about personal injury cases. Develop skills for addressing disappointment when outcomes don't align with expectations.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 14, 3:00 PM
Upcoming Illinois CLE Courses
Stay ahead of the curve with NBI's upcoming Illinois CLE courses, designed to provide you with the most current and relevant legal education. Our comprehensive selection of courses covers a wide range of topics, ensuring that you can find the perfect fit for your practice area and professional development needs. By enrolling in our upcoming courses, you can proactively meet your continuing education requirements while staying informed about the latest legal trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in Illinois. NBI's experienced faculty and well-crafted course materials make it easy for you to enhance your legal knowledge and skills, ultimately benefiting your clients and your practice in the Prairie State.
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