Texas (TX) Estate Planning CLE Course Catalog

With market volatility and legislation related to the pandemic, there are significant opportunities with charitable planning and giving in 2020. This presentation will provide an overview of the impacts to giving based on the CARES Act and SECURE Act and also delve into tax-efficient strategies around donating noncash assets.

This program focuses on legal issues for military families with special needs. You will learn about common educational and school related issues that military families with special needs face. You will also learn about special needs planning for military families, concentrating on special needs trusts, guardianship issues, and public benefits. This program is designed for military attorneys working in legal assistance, as well as civilian lawyers whose practices involve military-connected clients or issues.

Good lawyers excel at taking care of their clients. But we are not very good at taking care of ourselves. We don't plan for the inevitable business difficulty. Many of us don’t really plan for a smooth exit from the practice. Take an hour out of your busy schedule to listen in as bar regulators from around the county talk about succession planning.

Join the expert-authors behind Tax Facts in this seminar as they discuss important questions many will have about the state of tax in 2021, including potential changes, implications, and more.

A panel of experts with varying professional backgrounds will discuss the various forms of fraudulent schemes involving real estate pre- and post-bankruptcy, how to sniff out irregularities using various accounting and forensic tools, what to do once you realize your client has a problem (whether debtor or creditor), and how to safeguard your clients and cases from future problems.

This program will assist you in identifying who can be abused, the types of abuse, and the warning signs or “red flags” of potential abuse for both the victims and perpetrators. You'll also discover possible ethical issues or potential ethical dilemmas legal professionals may face when dealing with elder abuse issues and how to respond.