Trusts, Estates & Probate

4.33

Wrapping Up Estate Administration 101: Final Accounting, Tax, Distributions, and More

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 54 minutes
Jennifer McInerney
Elizabeth Johnson
Gregory Williams
Adam Walters
Susan Share
Laura Bartels
With Jennifer M. McInerney from McInerney Law + 5 others
Recorded March 11, 2025.
Product ID 99950

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Overview

Round Out Your Estate Administration Skills

Work on the final accounting begins at the first steps of the estate administration and continues until it wraps up all the hard work. Every cent of estate assets, every receipt, expense, and payout must be recorded and balanced before the personal representative is discharged. Are you confident you're not misrepresenting or leaving anything out? This essential overview will walk you through the key steps of structuring, completing, and balancing the final accounting. Identify key mistakes and pain points and come away with helpful troubleshooting examples. Register today!

  • Optimize your estate inventory practices to build a solid foundation for the final account.
  • Properly handle and record distributions.
  • Identify what needs to be filed and when.
  • Walk through the final accounting report and spot problems that may cause it not to balance.
  • Identify top mistakes that can derail the estate closing.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Final Accounting Process
  2. Structuring the Final Account and Recording Receipts and Expenditures
  3. IRS Filing Requirements and Timing Considerations
  4. Tax Returns (Federal and/or State)
  5. Completing the Final Accounting
  6. Troubleshooting Hints for Accounts That Don't Balance
  7. Final Steps and Discharge of Personal Representative
  8. Legal Ethics

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total

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CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 MECLE Ethics

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OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 6: This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of technology-delivered credit, which includes 5.0 hours of MCLE credit and 1.0 hours of MECLE credit. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 6: This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of technology-delivered credit, which includes 5.0 hours of MCLE credit and 1.0 hours of MECLE credit. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions.

Arizona CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

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OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.

California CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

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OnDemand - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 1.0 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 - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 1.0 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 · 7 Total Credits
  • 1.2 Professional Responsibility

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OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.20 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.20 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

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OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 6: 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 up to 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 1.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 6: 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 up to 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 1.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Georgia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

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OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 1.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 1.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility

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OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Idaho CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

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OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 1.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 1.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Illinois CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

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OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 1.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism or sexual harassment prevention training CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 1.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism or sexual harassment prevention training CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Video Download - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Minnesota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

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OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for up to 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for up to 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Fitness and Integrity

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OnDemand - Montana CLE - 6: This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 1.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 6: This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 1.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

North Dakota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

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OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 6: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 6.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 6: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 6.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

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OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

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OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 6: 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 - 6: 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 · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

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OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hour of self-study credit, including 1.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hour of self-study credit, including 1.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethical Considerations

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OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 6 Areas of Professional Practice
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

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OnDemand - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 6.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. 1.0 hour can be applied toward the Ethics/Professionalism requirement and is approved for experienced 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 - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 6.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. 1.0 hour can be applied toward the Ethics/Professionalism requirement and is approved for experienced 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 · 7 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

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OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 1.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 1.0 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

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OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 5.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 1.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Oregon CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 5.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 1.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

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OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 5.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 1.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 5.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 1.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

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OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Vermont CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

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OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 10.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn professionalism credit with self-study.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 10.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn professionalism credit with self-study.

Washington CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility

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OnDemand - Washington CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 5.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 1.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 5.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 1.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Approved for up to 7.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners. No more than 15.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. An attorney may not earn ethics and professional responsibility credit with repeated on-demand courses.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Approved for up to 7.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners. No more than 15.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. An attorney may not earn ethics and professional responsibility credit with repeated on-demand courses.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits
  • 1.2 Ethics

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OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program may qualify for up to 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 1.20 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program may qualify for up to 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 1.20 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Paralegal Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

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OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 6: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 6: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

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OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 6: This course has been approved for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 6: This course has been approved for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

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OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 6: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 5.0 general self-study credit and 1.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 6.0 hours CLE).

Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 6: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 5.0 general self-study credit and 1.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 6.0 hours CLE).

Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

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CLE Credits
Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda

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  1. Final Accounting Process

    1. Duties, Responsibilities, and Possible Liability of Representative
    2. Appropriateness of Expenditures
    3. Accounting Period for Final Account and Filing Fees
    4. Designing Initial Inventory Process for Better Final Accountings

  2. Structuring the Final Account and Recording Receipts and Expenditures

  3. IRS Filing Requirements and Timing Considerations

    1. What Needs to Be Filed?
    2. FEIN - SS-4 Application
    3. Form 56 - Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship
    4. Withholding Agent for Non-Resident Beneficiaries
    5. Termination of Fiduciary Relationship

  4. Tax Returns (Federal and/or State)

    1. Estate and Gift Tax
    2. Income Tax Returns: Decedent's and Fiduciary

  5. Completing the Final Accounting

    1. Final Distribution of Remaining Assets
    2. Service Requirements
    3. Are There Assets Left Off Inventory?
    4. Assents of Beneficiaries/Heirs - Are They Worth Obtaining?
    5. Objections to Final Accounting by Beneficiaries/Heirs

  6. Troubleshooting Hints for Accounts That Don't Balance

  7. Final Steps and Discharge of Personal Representative

  8. Legal Ethics

    1. Conflicts of Interest
    2. Data Security and Client Confidentiality
    3. Attorney Fees, Expenses, Engagement Agreements
    4. Representing Fiduciaries vs. Decedent vs. Beneficiaries

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for attorneys. It will also benefit accountants, tax professionals, trust officers, and paralegals.

Speakers

Jennifer M McInerney
Jennifer M.
McInerney
McInerney Law
Elizabeth H Johnson
Elizabeth H.
Johnson
Spence Law Group
Gregory L Williams
Gregory L.
Williams
Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP
Adam Walters
Adam
Walters
Walters Law, P.C.
Susan B Share
Susan B.
Share
Law Offices of Susan Share
Laura V Bartels
Laura V.
Bartels
Taylor, Scoles & Bartels
Speaker bio
Jennifer M McInerney

Jennifer M. McInerney

McInerney Law
Jennifer McInerney

is an attorney with McInerney Law, where her practice is focused in estate planning, primarily for families with special needs children. She is licensed to practice in Alabama and Mississippi. Ms. McInerney is the founding member and co-president of the Board of Directors of Special Siblings, which provides support for children with special needs siblings. She currently serves as the president of the Board of Directors of the Jefferson County Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority. Ms. McInerney is a member of the Board of Directors for Down Syndrome Alabama, Shelby Humane Society and 25:35. She earned her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, as well as her M.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Ms. McInerney earned her J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law and her LL.M. degree in taxation from Washington University in St. Louis.

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Elizabeth H Johnson

Elizabeth H. Johnson

Spence Law Group
Elizabeth Johnson

is a senior associate with SPENCE | BRIERLEY, PC, where she focuses on the areas of estate, trust, and fiduciary litigation, as well as estate administration, and probate law. She is a member of Baltimore County Bar Association, Anne Arundel Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, as well as Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, International Association of Document Examiners, Anne Arundel Estate Planning Counsel, and Baltimore County Provider Council (professional community dedicated to improving lives of older adults). Ms. Johnson earned both her B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Illinois. She is admitted to practice in the state of Maryland.

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Gregory L Williams

Gregory L. Williams

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP
Gregory Williams

is a partner at Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP. He is an esteemed attorney within KJK's Estate, Wealth & Succession Planning group and has extensive experience and comprehensive skillsets across various legal practice areas. With a focus in estate planning, probate, trust and estate administration, guardianship, and elder law, Mr. Williams excels in tailoring personalized strategies that cater to his clients' unique requirements. He earned his B.A. degree from The University of Akron and his J.D. degree from The Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University. Mr. Williams is a member of the Ohio African American Chamber of Commerce and is admitted to practice law in Ohio, as well as before the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio.

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Adam Walters

Adam Walters

Walters Law, P.C.
Adam Walters

is the principal attorney with Walters Law, P.C., where he focuses his practice on business law, estate planning, and probate administration/litigation. He earned his B.B.A. degree in finance from the University of Georgia and his J.D. degree from Mercer University-Walter F. George School of Law. Mr. Walters is a member of the American Health Law Association, Georgia Academy of Healthcare Attorneys, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, State Bar of Georgia (Fiduciary and Health Law sections), Savannah Bar Association, and Savannah Estate Planning Council. He is frequently asked by the Chatham County Probate Court to serve as a guardian ad litem for incapacitated adults and minors in estate proceedings, and serve as an attorney for proposed wards in guardianship/conservatorship proceedings.

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Susan B Share

Susan B. Share

Law Offices of Susan Share
Susan Share

is a sole practitioner in Encino, California, at the Law Offices of Susan Share. She has been an attorney for more than 20 years and focuses her practice on estate planning, trust administration, and probate. Ms. Share is a member of the Beverly Hills Estate Planning Council, and the Trusts and Estates Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. She was appointed to and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Solo and Small Firm Section of the State Bar of California. Ms. Share earned her B.A. degree from Reed College and her J.D. degree from Lewis and Clark Law School.

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Laura V Bartels

Laura V. Bartels

Taylor, Scoles & Bartels
Laura Bartels

practices at Taylor, Scoles & Bartels in Ventura County's Fillmore, California, where her practice consists of estate planning, trust administration and probate. She is recognized by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law. Ms. Bartels is a 25-year Director of Santa Clara Valley Legal Aid providing no cost legal aid to residents of Ventura County's Santa Clara Valley, a volunteer at Ventura County Self Help Center. She is past president of the Ventura County Bar Association and Chair of the Ventura County Planning Commission. Ms. Bartels is a member of the Ventura County 99s as a woman pilot, the Ventura County Estate Planning and Probate section, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, the Estate Planning, Trusts and Probates Speakers Bureau, the National Association of Consumer Law Attorneys, and the Washington D.C. Bar Association. She has also served as a board member on: the Santa Paula Memorial Hospital, Heritage Valley Tourism Bureau, Heritage Valley Wellness Foundation, Santa Clara Valley Advisory Committee, Ventura and Santa Barbara College of Law Scholarship Committee, Volunteer Lawyer Services, and Ventura County Legal Aid. Ms. Bartels has been recognized for her contributions to the legal community by the California State Assembly, California State Senate, United States House of Representative, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, the Fillmore City Council, Soroptimist International, and Boys and Girls Club. Laura was the 2001 recipient of the State Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award, 2015 recipient of the prestigious Ventura County Ben E. Nordman Public Service Award, Ventura County Volunteer Legal Services award the Holly Spevak 2016 award, and Fillmore Citizen of the Year. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts and her Juris Doctor from Ventura College of Law. Ms. Bartels has been admitted to practice by the State Bar of California, the U.S. District Court Central District of California, and the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

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