Upcoming Nevada CLE Courses
NV SpecificTrustsNew!Nevada Probate Process from Start to Finish
This "a through z" guide to probate is designed to take you from the first days of the estate timeline through all the steps of marshaling and valuing estate assets, locating and paying the creditors, paying the beneficiaries, and laying the estate to rest. You will receive the latest updates on the probate court procedure and tax laws, practical guidance from experienced probate attorneys on using spousal elective share and resolving estate disputes, and sample forms and checklists to speed up the administration process. Build a solid foundation for your probate practice - register today! Learn the procedure, rules and practical steps to effectively administer a probate. Determine what form of administration is appropriate for a specific probate case. Clarify the order of inheritance for an estate when there is no will. Locate assets and obtain ownership documents more easily with a list of local and online resources. Get a complete view of the sequence of events that must happen before the estate can be closed. Identify common actions that trigger malpractice liability and get tips for staying in the clear. Get practical advice for honoring or contesting all claims against the estate. Find new ways to resolve liquidity issues that delay estate closing and final distributions and payments. Learn what common closing mistakes can allow the estate to be re-opened, and how to avoid them.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 10, 3:30 PM
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsLegal Ethics: The Do's and Don'ts of Client Communications
How often do you need to make contact with your clients? What should you do if your client lies to you or misrepresents key case facts? Is it appropriate to accept a friend request from a client, or is that crossing an ethical line? In this practical program, our faculty will guide you through the dos and don'ts of client communications. Build your knowledge - register today! Uncover practical guidance for clearly communicating the beginning - and the end - of the attorney-client relationship. Come away with strategies for overcoming common communication issues. Examine best practices for communicating with clients with disabilities. Review essential guidelines for communicating with clients via social media.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 4, 4:00 PM
Best SellerElder 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 SellerReal EstateCommercial Real Estate Leases
New to commercial real estate leasing or looking for a refresher? This beginner-friendly course provides essential insights and easy-to-follow examples so you can build your knowledge, skills, and confidence. Master the basics and come away with practical knowhow you can apply right away - register today! Understand the implications of various lease structures, from gross to net and beyond. Learn the distinct characteristics of retail, office, industrial, and specialized leases. Explore landlord and tenant perspectives on hotly-negotiated provisions. Get a practical walkthrough of sample leases with redlining insights. Review lessons learned from real examples of commercial leases gone awry. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Kimberly Jackson.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 4, 6:00 PM
Best SellerReal EstateCommercial Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements
The purchase and sale agreement is the cornerstone of successful commercial real estate transactions. Are the agreements you draft and negotiate effectively protecting your clients' interests or locking them into an unfavorable deal? This practical course is designed to help you master the essentials of purchase and sale contracts. Our expert faculty will guide you through best practices and common pitfalls for both buyers and sellers, providing you with a well-rounded perspective. Enhance your commercial real estate knowledge and skills - register today! Understand potential issues that can void a commercial real estate purchase and sale agreement. Learn how to address key provisions from both buyer and seller viewpoints. Experience hands-on learning: review sample agreements and receive essential redlining tips. Explore real-world ways purchase and sale agreements can go off track. Get bonus insights on what you should look for in commercial real estate loan agreements. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Kimberly Jackson.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 3, 6:00 PM
Best SellerPersonal Injury & NegligenceInside the Adjuster's Personal Injury Claim Playbook
How much do you know about the inner workings of insurance companies? What can you do to move the needle on claim value? In this program, dive deep into the world of adjusters with insights that will empower you to negotiate better settlements for your clients. Learn the secrets that every personal injury attorney should know in order to be an effective advocate - register today! Learn how reserves are set and how you can raise them. Discover how you should adapt your approach when negotiating first-party vs. third-party claims. Know bad faith practices when you see them. Understand what your client's claim is worth and learn how to get the adjuster closer to your figure. Review key questions you should always ask adjusters and the insights they can glean. Optimize your timing and find out how to get things moving without appearing too desperate to settle. Tailor your negotiation approach to different insurers and types of adjusters. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Robert J. Kasieta.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 10, 3:00 PM
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 SellerLitigation & AppealsHow to Introduce Exhibits Into Evidence
Introducing exhibits can be intimidating - but it doesn't have to be. This program will make evidence admission simple by showing you the steps you must take, language you should use, and how to lay a proper evidentiary foundation. Learn the mechanics of getting exhibits smoothly into evidence - register today! Walk through each step you must take to get an exhibit admitted into evidence. Learn how to prove to the court that an exhibit is authentic. Anticipate common objections and arguments made by opposing counsel.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 8, 5:00 PM
Best SellerTrue CrimeJustice Served? Reexamining 6 High-Profile True Crime Cases
Delve into riveting stories and famous TV trials that have captivated the world, from legal quandaries in the Menendez Brothers' case to the controversial trials of the West Memphis Three and Casey Anthony. Explore the legal complexities and moral dilemmas surrounding each case, as we challenge conventional narratives and ask: has justice truly been served? Register today! Delve into the details of the West Memphis Three, a case that has sparked debates on legal fairness and due process. Gain insight into the issue of coerced confessions and their impact on criminal justice outcomes. Explore the tactical decisions and courtroom drama that characterized the Casey Anthony trial and its aftermath. Understand the implications of legal and moral decisions made in the Menendez Brothers' case. Find out how truth is pursued and challenged in the courtroom setting, particularly in cases with conflicting evidence. Investigate the allegations of injustice surrounding Steven Avery's conviction and subsequent legal battles.
Live Online + OnDemandMar 31, 3:00 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
Labor & 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
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 LawResolving LLC Member Disputes
This legal guide to LLC member disputes offers effective strategies for their resolution using real-practice examples and tips from experienced attorneys. Explore common sources of conflict, the role of formation documents, and essential resolution methods. Register today! Explore common sources of LLC disputes and the legal rights and obligations of LLC members. Acquire the skills to negotiate, mediate, and arbitrate disputes efficiently. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of all positions and chart the right course of action.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 3, 7:00 PM
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsAttorney Ethics: Examining Real-Life Scenarios and Tried-and-True Solutions
In this incisive program, our experienced faculty provide you with the tools you need to resolve ethical dilemmas that attorneys encounter in everyday practice. Examine the consequences of confidentiality breaches, follow essential guidelines for dealing with conflicts of interest, and take a pulse on current trends in legal ethics. Get the basics down - register today! Get tips for solving client communication issues. Formulate strategies for addressing conflicts of interest. Get advice for handling ethical issues concerning social media. Identify lessons learned from the latest disciplinary rulings.
Live Online + OnDemandMar 31, 6:00 PM
Upcoming Nevada CLE Courses
Stay ahead of the curve with NBI's upcoming Nevada 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 Nevada. 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 Silver State.
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