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Overview
Adjusting for Changes in Family, Laws, Health, Asset Values, and More
Estate planning is a dynamic process that requires periodic review and adjustment. Staying informed about the latest developments and best practices is crucial. In this engaging podcast-style course, we explore the key considerations attorneys should keep in mind when reassessing an existing estate plan. Whether you're a seasoned attorney or a newcomer to estate law, this course provides practical insights and strategies to better serve your clients. Don't miss out - register today!
- Examine the reasons and frequency of reassessing an estate plan.
- Learn about life changes that warrant reassessment of an estate plan.
- Discover why changes in laws and tax regulations may warrant reassessment of an estate plan.
- Cover how to proceed when assets significantly change.
- Explore reasons why beneficiary designation may necessitate reassessment.
- Discuss guardianship of minors.
- Consider illness, disability, and long-term care needs.
- Determine when and how to re-think healthcare and end-of-life decisions.
- Recognize when adjustments are needed as a result of undesired tax implications.
- Discuss the need for business succession strategies and the need to revisit them.
Abbreviated Agenda
- How Often to Review Estate Plans?
- Reflecting Major Life Events
- Marriage, Divorce, or Remarriage
- Birth or Adoption of Children or Grandchildren
- Death of a Spouse or Family Member
- Changes in Laws and Tax Regulations
- Changes in Assets, Removing Non-Performing Financial Tools
- Updating Beneficiary Designations
- Guardianship of Minors
- Illness, Disability, Long-Term Care Needs
- Healthcare and End-of-Life Decisions
- Tax Implications of Updating Estate Plans
- Business Succession
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1 Total | 06-12-2026 |
| Florida CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-28-2026 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-25-2026 |
| Kansas CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Maine CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-25-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-19-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2027 |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-28-2026 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2027 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1 Total | 06-12-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2027 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 06-13-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2027 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-31-2026 |
| Utah CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1 Total | 06-11-2029 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
1 Total |
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CLE
Agenda
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What to Consider When Reassessing an Estate Plan
- How Often to Review Estate Plans?
- Reflecting Major Life Events
- Marriage, Divorce, or Remarriage
- Birth or Adoption of Children or Grandchildren
- Death of a Spouse or Family Member
- Changes in Laws and Tax Regulations
- Changes in Assets, Removing Non-Performing Financial Tools
- Updating Beneficiary Designations
- Guardianship of Minors
- Illness, Disability, Long-Term Care Needs
- Healthcare and End-of-Life Decisions
- Tax Implications of Updating Estate Plans
- Business Succession
Who Should Attend
This program is for attorneys. Paralegals, fiduciaries, office managers, and other legal professionals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Crystal West Edwards
is a principal with Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C. in the Wealth Preservation Group and brings extensive experience in the areas of elder law and special needs planning and counseling. A Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the ABA accredited National Elder Law Foundation, she focuses her practice on elder law, special needs planning and advocacy, estate planning and estate administration. Ms. Edwards earned her B.A. degree, cum laude, from the University of North Carolina (Charlotte) and her J.D. degree from Pennsylvania State University's Dickinson School of Law. She has authored numerous publications on the topics of elder and disability law, estate planning, special need trusts and government agencies. Ms. Edwards is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA).
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