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Practical Introduction to Tax in Trusts and Estates
Tax is an incredibly complex and extensive part of trusts and estates practice, with a steep learning curve. It can be a bit overwhelming. This practical introduction to essential tax topics and questions of estate planning will help you get started or get refreshed on the basics. Get a birds' eye view of the key tax issues, including tax basis of assets, tax consequences of common planning techniques, taxation of LLCs, basic forms used, and more. Build your skills - register today!
- Break down basic tax considerations in planning asset transfers and gifts.
- Better understand tax basis of assets.
- Get an update on current tax rates and exclusion amounts.
- Explore the tax aspects of how planning plays out at administration.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Current Federal Tax Rates and Laws
- Tax Basis of Assets
- Tax Consequences of Gifts, Transfers, and Distributions
- Common Tax-Saving Tactics Estate Planners Use
- Tax Consequences of Trusts
- Taxation of Closely Held Businesses
- How Estates and Non-Probate Assets Are Taxed at Administration
- Navigating Common Tax Forms
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2027 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 06-30-2027 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2027 |
| California CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2027 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
2 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2027 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2027 |
| Florida CLE |
|
2 Total | 04-30-2027 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2027 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2030 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-30-2027 |
| Indiana CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| Kansas CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-30-2026 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-30-2027 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2027 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.8 Total | 10-31-2027 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2027 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2028 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2028 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2027 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2028 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2027 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2028 |
| New York CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2028 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
2 Total | 10-31-2027 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2028 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2027 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-30-2027 |
| Virginia CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-31-2027 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 10-30-2030 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.8 Total | 10-31-2027 |
Credit Details by Jurisdiction
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Credits
Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 1.5 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 1.5: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of credit, which includes 1.50 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.
Video Download - Alaska CLE - 1.5: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of credit, which includes 1.50 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.
Arkansas CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Arkansas CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.
Video Download - Arkansas CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.
Arizona CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 1.5: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 1.50 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.
Video Download - Arizona CLE - 1.5: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 1.50 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.
California CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - California CLE - 1.5: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 1.50 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.
Video Download - California CLE - 1.5: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.
Colorado CLE Approved · 2 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 2: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 2.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Colorado CLE - 2: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 2.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.
Connecticut CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 1.5: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 1.50 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.
Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 1.5: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 1.50 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.
Delaware CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 1.50 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Florida CLE Approved · 2 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Florida CLE - 2: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 2.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs).
Video Download - Florida CLE - 2: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 2.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs).
Georgia CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 1.5: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.
Video Download - Georgia CLE - 1.5: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.
Hawaii CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 1.50 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.
Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 1.50 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.
Iowa CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Iowa CLE - 1.5: "Tax Basics of Trusts and Estates: A Quick Guide" is an accredited program under the regulations of the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education. It is planned that this program will provide a maximum of 1.50 hours of unmoderated activity credit toward the mandatory continuing legal education requirements under the Iowa rule, including 0.0 hour of legal ethics unmoderated activity credit.
Idaho CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 1.5: Approved for 1.50 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Idaho CLE - 1.5: Approved for 1.50 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.
Illinois CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 1.50 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Video Download - Illinois CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 1.50 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Indiana CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Indiana CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions & Continuing Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive 1.50 hours of distance education, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics.
Kansas CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Kansas CLE - 1.5: Approved by Kansas CLE for 1.50 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.
Video Download - Kansas CLE - 1.5: Approved by Kansas CLE for 1.50 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.
Louisiana CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
- 1.5 Estate Planning and Administrative
Earn Until
OnDemand - Louisiana CLE - 1.5: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Louisiana Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Louisiana State Bar Association. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours (based on a 60-minute credit hour) of computer based credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to computer-based ethics credit. This course will apply toward the fulfillment of the newly admitted member requirement. This program is approved for 1.5 hours (based on a 60-minute credit hour) of credit by the Louisiana Specialization Board in the area of Estate Planning and Administration.
Maine CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Maine CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit
Video Download - Maine CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit
Minnesota CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 1.5: Approved for 1.50 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.
Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 1.5: Approved for 1.50 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.
Missouri CLE Approved · 1.8 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 1.8: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.80 self-study CLE credit hours.
Video Download - Missouri CLE - 1.8: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.80 self-study CLE credit hours.
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Montana CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Montana CLE - 1.5: This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.
Video Download - Montana CLE - 1.5: This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.
North Dakota CLE Upon Request · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 1.5: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.
Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 1.5: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.
Nebraska CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 1.50 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 1.50 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.
New Hampshire CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 1.5: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.
Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 1.5: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.
New Mexico CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
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OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.
Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.
Nevada CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
Video Download - Nevada CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
New York CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
- 1.5 Areas of Professional Practice
Earn Until
OnDemand - New York CLE - 1.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.50 credit hours that can be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Video Download - New York CLE - 1.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.50 credit hours that can be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Oklahoma CLE Approved · 2 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 2: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 2.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.
Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 2: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 2.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.
Oregon CLE Upon Request · 1.5 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 1.5: NBI is an approved sponsor with Oregon MCLE. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to Oregon MCLE.
Video Download - Oregon CLE - 1.5: NBI is an approved sponsor with Oregon MCLE. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to Oregon MCLE.
Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of distance learning credit, including 1.50 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.
Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of distance learning credit, including 1.50 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.
Tennessee CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 1.50 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.
Virginia CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Virginia CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.50 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.
Video Download - Virginia CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.50 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.
Vermont CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.
Video Download - Vermont CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.
Washington CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Washington CLE - 1.5: This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 1.50 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.
Video Download - Washington CLE - 1.5: This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 1.50 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.
Wisconsin CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 1.5: Approved for 1.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.
Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 1.5: Approved for 1.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.
West Virginia CLE Approved · 1.8 Total Credits
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OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 1.8: This program qualifies for 1.80 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.
Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 1.8: This program qualifies for 1.80 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.
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CLE
Agenda
-
Tax Basics of Trusts and Estates: A Quick Guide
- Current Federal Tax Rates and Laws
- Tax Basis of Assets
- Tax Consequences of Gifts, Transfers, and Distributions
- Common Tax-Saving Tactics Estate Planners Use
- Tax Consequences of Trusts
- Taxation of Closely Held Businesses
- How Estates and Non-Probate Assets Are Taxed at Administration
- Navigating Common Tax Forms
Who Should Attend
This legal tax briefing is designed for attorneys. It will also benefit accountants, CPAs, tax professionals, estate planners, trust officers, other fiduciaries, and paralegals.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Sam Thomas, III
is an attorney with Sam Thomas III Esquire & Associates. He has practiced for 28 years in the areas of probate, foreclosure prevention, tax resolution, and debt relief. Currently, Mr. Thomas's practice focuses on estate planning. He earned his B.A. degree from Cleveland State University, his M.S. degree from Indiana University and his J.D. degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law.
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