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Drafting QDROs: A Cheat Sheet for Family Law Attorneys

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Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
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Georgia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
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Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
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Kentucky CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
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Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
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Mississippi CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
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1 hours 29 minutes
Jason Kotlyarov
With Jason Kotlyarov from Kutak Rock LLP
Recorded December 16, 2024
Product ID 99524

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Overview

Avoid Costly Mistakes

When it comes to qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs), one minor drafting mistake can result in severe financial losses and tax consequences for your client. Are you confident in your ability to draft a compliant and enforceable QDRO? In this incisive course, our distinguished faculty provide you with practical guidance for enhancing your drafting skills. From tax-efficient strategies to tips for addressing survivor benefits and military pensions, capitalize on this opportunity to enrich your knowledge - register today!

  • Review key provisions to include in a QDRO.
  • Receive tips for communicating with plan administrators.
  • Avoid common mistakes that result in QDRO rejections.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Navigating Different Types of Retirement Plans and Legal Requirements
  2. Drafting QDROs: Enforceability Tips and Important Provisions to Include (With Checklist)
  3. Special Considerations for QDRO Drafting (e.g., Survivor Benefits, Military Pensions, etc.)
  4. Tax Implications and Strategies
  5. Best Practices for Communicating With Plan Administrators
  6. Obtaining QDRO Approval: Key Procedures
  7. Avoiding QDRO Rejections and Common Mistakes

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Product ID 99524

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
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  1. Drafting QDROs: A Cheat Sheet for Family Law Attorneys

    1. Navigating Different Types of Retirement Plans and Legal Requirements
    2. Drafting QDROs: Enforceability Tips and Important Provisions to Include (With Checklist)
    3. Special Considerations for QDRO Drafting (e.g., Survivor Benefits, Military Pensions, etc.)
    4. Tax Implications and Strategies
    5. Best Practices for Communicating With Plan Administrators
    6. Obtaining QDRO Approval: Key Procedures
    7. Avoiding QDRO Rejections and Common Mistakes

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Accountants, human resource professionals, financial planners, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Jason Kotlyarov
Jason
Kotlyarov
Kutak Rock LLP
Speaker bio
Jason Kotlyarov

Jason Kotlyarov

Kutak Rock LLP
Jason Kotlyarov

focuses his practice on providing full-service representation to employee benefit plans, including multiemployer retirement plans, health and welfare plans and apprenticeship plans. Mr. Kotlyarov assists plans with subrogation matters, service provider requests for proposals (“RFPs”) and transitions, prohibited transaction evaluation and exemptions, compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act [“ERISA”] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [“HIPAA”], Families First Coronavirus Response Act [“FFCRA”] , Affordable Care Act [“ACA”], etc.), cybersecurity related matters, amendment drafting and implementation, regulatory compliance, delinquent contribution collection, qualified domestic relations order (“QDRO”) evaluation and processing, litigation and more. Additionally, he performs policy and plan audits for multiemployer plans to ensure that policies, procedures, standards and plan documents are compliant with applicable regulations and are both practical and reflective of the respective plans’ operations and needs. Mr. Kotlyarov has experience working with single employer benefit plans, public plans, and others. In addition, he advises other attorneys and investment advisers on ERISA and employee benefits-related matters. He also regularly trains trustees and others on issues involving ERISA and HIPAA. Mr. Kotlyarov earned his B.S. degree from University of Missouri Kansas City, and his J.D. and LL.M. degrees from University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law.

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