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SUMMARY:InterActive Legal Academy Estate Planning Basics
DESCRIPTION:1:00–2:00 PM ETTues & Thurs: Live Online InstructionFri: Drafting Workshops Q&A \n\n\n\n\n\nCLE Approved* \n\n\n\nInterActive Legal Academy is education by lawyers for lawyers. The Estate Planning Basics Series offered in April is an introduction to estate planning documents and concepts\, with a focus on how property is transferred both at death and during lifetime.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today – Live Classes Begin April 6th\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCan’t wait until the next live session of the Estate Planning Basics Series? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPurchase On-Demand\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn how property passes at death and during lifetime\n\n\n\nUnderstand the purpose and structure of core estate planning documents\n\n\n\nKnow when and why to use revocable trusts\n\n\n\nIdentify key planning issues for spouses\, descendants\, and other beneficiaries\n\n\n\nUnderstand testamentary trusts and basic lifetime planning strategies\n\n\n\nGain practical drafting tips for common estate planning document\n\n\n\nAnd more—reinforced with case studies\, sample drafting language\, and live Q&A\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek #1 – April 6-10\n\n\n\n\n\nSession NameFacultyDescriptionOptional Kick off Meeting(April 6\, 2026; 1pm ET) Teresa L. Bush\, Esq.Administrative meeting in advance of the official program:•   Check connections•   Review Syllabus•   Answer any questionsWhat is Estate Planning?(April 7\, 2026; 1pm ET) Academy FacultyFoundations of estate planning:• Planning for death and incapacity• Probate\, probate alternatives\, and property transfer at death• Core estate planning documents\, including Wills\, Revocable Trusts\, Powers of Attorney\, and Health Care DirectivesTransferring Property at Death(April 9\, 2026; 1pm ET)  Academy FacultyMethods of Disposing of Property at Death: • Asset types and how they pass at death• Outright and trust-based dispositions under Wills and trusts• Common dispositive provisions\, including fiduciaries\, guardians\, and contingenciesWeek 1 Workshop(April 10\, 2026; 1pm ET) Academy FacultyWeek 1 concept review:  •   Case studies and sample language  •   Q&A \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek #2 – April 12-17\n\n\n\n\n\nSession NameFacultyDescriptionEstate Planning During Lifetime Part 1:  Incapacity Planning(April 14\, 2026; 1pm ET) Academy FacultyPlanning for Incapacity:• Use of Revocable Trusts during incapacity• Delegation of authority through Powers of Attorney and guardianship• Health Care Directives and medical decision-makingEstate Planning During Lifetime Part 2:  Lifetime Transfers(April 16\, 2026; 1pm ET)  Academy FacultyLifetime Transfers and Gifting Strategies: • Funding Revocable Trusts• Lifetime gifts to individuals\, charities\, and trusts• Introductory use of Irrevocable Trusts for tax\, Medicaid\, and family planningWeek 2 Workshop(April 17\, 2026; 1pm ET) Academy FacultyWeek 2 concept review: • Case studies and sample language • Q&A \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek #3 – April 20-25\n\n\n\n\n\nSession NameFacultyDescriptionIntroduction to Planning with Trusts (April 21\, 2026; 1pm ET)  Academy FacultyTrust-Based Planning Techniques: • Reasons to use trusts instead of outright distributions• Trust creation\, administration\, and distribution standards• Beneficiary powers and trust terminationEstate Planning for Married Couples(April 24\, 2026; 1pm ET)   Academy FacultyPlanning Considerations for Spouses: • Ownership of property between spouses• Joint trusts\, divorce\, remarriage\, and disinheritance issues• Overview of tax consequences of spousal transfersWeek 3 Workshop(April 25\, 2026; 1pm ET)  Academy FacultyWeek 3 concept review: •   Case studies and sample language •   Q&A \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek #4 – April 27 – May 1\n\n\n\n\n\nSession NameFacultyDescriptionEstate Planning for Descendants(April 28\, 2026; 1pm ET) Teresa L. Bush\, Esq.Planning for Children and Other Descendants: • Outright and trust-based gifts to descendants• Planning for minor beneficiaries and guardianship• Adjustments for lifetime gifts and special family circumstancesSpecific Topis(April 30\, 2026; 1pm ET)  Academy FacultyAdvanced and Special Planning Topics: • Planning for complex assets\, including retirement benefits\, businesses\, and real estate• Considerations for business owners and higher-net-worth clients• Introductory estate tax planning conceptsWeek 4 Workshop(May 1\, 2026; 1pm ET) Academy FacultyWeek 4 concept review: •   Case studies and sample language •   Q&A \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFaculty\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn directly from respected practitioners and thought leaders in estate planning.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan G. Blattmachr\, JDEditor in Chief and Co-FounderInterActive Legal \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeresa L. Bush\, Esq.Director of Education and Support ServicesInterActive Legal \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElizabeth (Beth) Q. Boehmcke\, Esq.Advisor EmeritusInterActive Legal \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael L. Graham\, Esq.Chairman and Co-FounderInterActive Legal \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVanessa L. Kanaga\, Esq.InterActive Legal Advisor \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLetha Sgritta McDowell\, CELAInterActive Legal Advisor \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRebecca Strub\, Esq.Legal Content ManagerInterActive Legal \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary E. Vandenack\, CAP®InterActive Legal Advisor \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeirdre Wheatley-Liss\, Esq.InterActive Legal Advisor \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition\n\n\n\nNon-Subscriber: $699**Subscriber: $399\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Pricing for Law Students (proof required) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer\, Elder Law College\, Million Dollar Solution\, and Personal Family Lawyer members receive a tuition discount. Contact your organization for details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSave Your Seat Today\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Non-subscribers who attend may apply a tuition credit toward a new InterActive Legal subscription(if purchased within 60 days of the series end). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*CLE Approved\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Estate Planning Basics Series is approved for 12 hours of Florida CLE credit. \n\n\n\nCertificates of attendance are provided. \n\n\n\nAttendees outside Florida may apply for credit with their own state bar. \n\n\n\nCLE credit may be available only for sessions attended live. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to Learn More about InterActive Legal Academy?\n\n\n\n\nOur faculty and support staff will be happy to help you with inquiries\, registration\, information on future sessions\, and questions about the material presented in the most recent sessions.Email academy@interactivelegal.comSupport Hours are 8:30am – 5:30pm ETMonday through Friday\, except holidays\n\n\n\n\nTrusted by Estate Planning Attorneys Nationwide\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHundreds of attorneys have turned to InterActive Legal Academy to sharpen their estate planning knowledge and strengthen their drafting skills. With instruction led by practicing attorneys and nationally recognized thought leaders\, the Academy is where legal theory meets real-world practice.\n\n\n\n\n\n“Having recently completed the Estate Planning Course\, I’m compelled to share my thoughts on its practical value for attorneys like myself who are just starting out in the field. As a new attorney\, I found this course to be an invaluable resource in kickstarting my career. The course provides a roadmap for navigating the intricacies of estate planning. From understanding the basics of wills and trusts\, to how to tailor each document to a client’s needs\, each session offered insights that I could apply in my practice. As someone who’s been practicing for little over a year as an associate\, I found that the course served as a much-needed thread to tie together the various drafting techniques and conceptual frameworks I’d encountered in my day-to-day work. It bridged the gap between theory and practice\, helping me see how each piece of the puzzle fit into the larger picture of estate planning. One aspect I particularly appreciated was the emphasis on real-world scenarios. Rather than dealing in hypotheticals\, the course drew from the instructors’ own experiences and case studies\, providing a glimpse into the practical challenges and considerations that estate planning attorneys must face on a day-to-day basis. I fully recommend that anyone considering estate planning as their practice should take this course\, and I only wish I had taken it sooner!.”Alexander SanchezAttorneyNew York\, New York \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n“The course was very well laid out. I enjoyed how the courses built upon one another allowing for someone with little knowledge to have a good foundation prior to diving into the harder to grasp concepts and estate planning. The handouts and video recordings were very beneficial\, and the end of the week workshop helped to solidify how to apply the knowledge into everyday work and documents.”Paige KellyKelly\, Passidomo & Kelly\, LLP\,Naples\, Florida \n\n\n\n\n\n“I’ve taken many CLEs over the past few years geared to those new to estate planning. Most of them assume too much prior knowledge and dive in in the middle of things. Or\, if they are basic enough\, they aren’t nearly comprehensive enough. The ILS Basics course is the best I’ve taken because it did not assume any prior knowledge\, and it is also comprehensive and puts everything in context. It’s the course I would recommend someone new to estate planning take first.”Mike Beshara AttorneyDallas\, Texas \n\n\n\n\n\n“As a solo practitioner\, participating in the Estate Planning Basic Series is an investment in my legal education. It helped me to refresh legal concepts\, validate procedures\, and learn new ways to work more efficiently. From each speaker\, I got a new perspective to handle my daily work and expand my knowledge. It is a great tool to keep you on your path to success!” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nErika MoralesDuluth\, Georgia \n\n\n\n\n\n“I have now taken both the Basics and Tax Planning courses offered from Interactive Legal Academy. The material made available is excellent\, and the presentations cover an extensive array of knowledge. I know that what I’m being taught is authoritative and features some of the industry’s best thinking. There really aren’t many options for a full course on estate planning\, and definitely nothing so affordable. Teresa Bush deserves a great deal of credit for how she has helped put these all together.” \n\n\n\nStephen PappaterraAttorneyMoorestown\, New Jersey
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SUMMARY:Complimentary Webinar: Congress Proposes Cuts to Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions - Don’t Ignore This
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary Webinar: Practice Better: AI\, Planning Numbers\, Defensive Steps and More\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n					View Recording\n					\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						Webinar Description \n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						Senator Chris Van Hollen introduced the Strengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth Act\, which includes significant cuts to the high estate and gift tax exemption.  Under this proposal the federal estate tax exemption could drop to $3.5M\, the gift exemption could drop to $1M\, and transfer tax rates could increase to 45%. \n						With the potential for a change in control in Congress in the upcoming elections\, and the clever tie in of estate tax changes to fund Social Security which cannot be permitted to lapse\, practitioners should not ignore this proposal. Practitioners may want to change documents they draft today! \n						The implications for transfer tax planning\, trust drafting\, and client advisory strategies will be discussed. The program provides a technical yet practical analysis of how reduced estate\, gift\, and portability thresholds\, higher marginal rates could reshape planning conversations for a far broader client base than in recent years. \n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						Drawing on current legislative proposals and emerging state‑level tax trends\, the webinar explores how traditional approaches—such as portability‑only planning\, formula clauses\, and high‑exemption drafting defaults—may require reassessment. Particular attention is given to post‑mortem planning choices\, basis management under compressed exemptions\, GST and dynasty trust considerations\, leveraged transfer techniques\, and access‑oriented structures such as SLAT variants\, SPATs\, and domestic asset protection trusts. Risk framing\, including reciprocal trust doctrine and step‑transaction exposure will be addressed. How should advisers recalibrate client communications\, drafting\, and practice management protocols?  Trust drafting recommendations to use now\, even with the low probability of enactment\, will be discussed. \n					\n					View Recording\n					\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						Meet Our Speakers \n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n					\n						Jonathan G. Blattmachr\, Esq.InterActive Legal Advisor \n					\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Robert S. Keebler\, CPAKeebler & Associates\, LLP \n					\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Martin M. Shenkman\, Esq.InterActive Legal Advisor \n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						Webinar Tips \n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\n							Please note that space is limited in the live broadcast\, and we therefore recommend that you join early. Those connecting late may not be able to participate in the live event. However\, if you find that you cannot connect\, you will receive a link to the recorded version as soon as possible after the live presentation has concluded.\n							If you are interested in an InterActive Legal Webinar but you are unable to attend the live event\, we recommend that you register for the event anyway. After the presentation\, all registered participants receive a link to the recorded version of the presentation to view at their convenience.\n							Visit our website event page to learn more about what is happening at InterActive Legal.\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						Webinar Sponsors \n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						Continuing Education Credits \n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						InterActive Legal is not an approved Continuing Education (CE) Sponsor. However\, several states and regulatory agencies for a variety of professionals that participate on our teleconferences may still receive continuing education credit for their participation. If a participant wishes to receive CE credit for their participation in these teleconferences\, they must apply to receive credit on their own and through their individual states and regulatory authorities. It is the responsibility of the participant to file for CE credit and is not guaranteed by the webinar sponsors. \n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						Connect\, Collaborate and Create ® \n					\n					\n						Estate Planning and Elder Law professionals turn to InterActive Legal as their main resource for the latest planning strategies. We provide the most comprehensive productivity system on the market with an easy-to-use document drafting system\, extensive continuing education\, thought-provoking discussion forums\, and more. \n					\n					Click Here to Learn More!
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