19^th Annual

Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law Conference

Galveston Aug 3-4, 2017 Moody Gardens
Conference Concluded

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EVENT SPONSORS
American National Bank of Texas
Bank of Texas
Cadence Bank
Center for Optimal Brain Health
C&S Healthcare Services, Inc./C&S Care Management, Inc.
Evan S. Howell, Professional Engineer, Real Estate and Property Management
Frost Wealth Advisors
Jackson B Horn & Company, P.C.
Keever & Wiesenthal
Ostrom Morris PLLC
Rosen & Spears
Wunderlich Securities, Inc.

EXHIBITORS
Adaptive Driving Access
Aging Life Care Association
ElderCounsel
Elder Law Trio Press
Evergreen Private Care
InterActive Legal
Krause Financial Services
National Care Advisors
Secured Futures
TLC Office Systems

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Overview

The Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law Conference presents current developments and practical tips for estate planners and elder law attorneys, offers essential information for guardians ad litem, and provides a must-have set of materials and resources.

Get practical guidance on updating key forms to reflect changes to the law
Hear the latest developments in Medicaid law and walk through essential forms for Medicaid specialists and non-specialists
Hear a panel of corporate trustees discuss how they administer the wills and trusts you draft and with tips for Drafting Wills and Trusts for Efficient Administration
Discuss “pesky” probate issues, including working with creditors and claims, as well as options and alternatives to probating a will
Explore key guardianship issues and alternatives—for up to 4.25 hours of Guardianship credit—including The Role of the Guardian, The Role of the Ad Litem, The Fourth Hour—Supports and Services: Underpinning the Less Restrictive Alternatives, and a review of the Texas Estate Code requirements for qualification of personal representative
Hear the latest case law, legislative and agency updates, including a presentation by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Get answers to your questions at the popular Ask the Experts panel
Earn up to 3.25 hours of legal ethics credit
Join conference faculty and fellow colleagues at the Thursday Evening Networking Reception and then join us at the pool for an evening cookout

This conference is informative and informal—attendees and faculty are encouraged to dress “beach casual” and bring the family to enjoy Moody Gardens on Galveston Island!

Are you a TX NAELA Member? Come a day early and attend the 2017 TX NAELA Summer Conference on August 2! The Summer Conference is open ONLY to TX NAELA Members.

TX NAELA Members can register for BOTH programs and SAVE! Click here to get the special Member Rate when you jointly register for both conferences.

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Day 1 August 3, 2017
Day 2 August 4, 2017

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, Aug. 3, 2017
Presiding Officer:
H. Clyde Farrell, Farrell & Pak PLLC - Austin, TX
7:30 am

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

0.75 hr

She Updated Her Forms, and You Won’t BELIEVE What Happens Next

The legislature meets, a judge writes an opinion, and — OMG! We have new laws to deal with! Find out the SEVEN things you NEED to add to your forms RIGHT NOW!

Dianne Reis, Attorney at Law - Plano, TX
9:15 am

0.75 hr

Medicaid Update

Learn the latest developments in Medicaid law, including how "block grants" and other proposed changes may affect their practices. Estate planners who are not Medicaid specialists will acquire essential Medicaid-related forms including Qualified Income Trusts, Lady Bird Deeds, Transfer on Death Deeds, LBD/TOD Grantee Trusts and Third-Party Supplemental Needs Trusts.

H. Clyde Farrell, Farrell & Pak PLLC - Austin, TX
10:00 am

0.50 hr

10 Pesky Probate Problems

Hear 10 tips for new (and not so new) practitioners addressing various problems which arise during the probate process, such as dealing with collection agencies, taking control of estate property from those without authority, properly allocating rights and liabilities associated with jointly owned property, dealing with the IRS, and other “pesky” problems.

Gus G. Tamborello, Gus G. Tamborello, P.C. - Houston, TX
10:30 am

Break
10:45 am

0.75 hr

Probate Procedures & Alternatives

A discussion of whom you represent, fee considerations, options and alternatives to probating a will, what to consider when there is no will, what to look for when reviewing a will, the mechanics of getting to the probate hearing, default and lost will issues, and issues in administering a simple estate. Comprehensive forms will also be provided.

Claire D. East, Hopper Mikeska, PLLC - Austin, TX
Gregory Thomas Kimmel, Allen-Lottmann-Kimmel PC - Tyler, TX
Hon. Steve M. King, Tarrant County Probate Court One - Fort Worth, TX
11:30 am

0.75 hr

Drafting Wills and Trusts for Efficient Administration

Hear a panel of corporate trustee's discuss how they administer the wills and trusts we draft and what they would like to see in our documents. Learn what to do if a beneficiary is pushing too much.

Moderator:
Daniel C. Bitting, Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Rita Bishop, Cadence Bank - Houston, TX
Thomas A. Horton, Bank of Texas - Houston, TX
Margaret Svoboda, American National Bank of Texas - Rockwall, TX
12:15 pm

Pick Up Lunch

Included in registration.
Thursday Afternoon, Aug. 3, 2017
Presiding Officer:
Patricia F. Sitchler, The Law Office of Patricia Flora Sitchler - La Vernia, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsor

Rosen & Spears
12:35 pm

0.75 hr

Legislative Update

Hear an update on Texas estate and trust legislation, including probate, guardianships, trusts, powers of attorney, and other related matters.

Craig Hopper, Hopper Mikeska, PLLC - Austin, TX
1:20 pm

Break
1:35 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics
1.00 hr guardianship

The Role of the Guardian

Examine the duties and responsibilities of a guardian under Texas law and guardianship administration, from initiation to closing, including the code requirements of selling and leasing property, ethical issues, and more.

Hon. Polly Jackson Spencer, Ret., Senior Statutory Probate Judge - San Antonio, TX
2:35 pm

0.50 hr

Medicaid: The View from the HHSC

Hear the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) address current issues in long-term care Medicaid eligibility.

Allyson Boney Evans, Texas Health & Human Services Commission - Austin, TX
Shari L. Nichols, Texas Health and Human Services Commission - Austin, TX
3:05 pm

0.75 hr ethics

Individual Fiduciaries Gone Wild

Executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries own the highest duties known to law and are held to strict standards of conduct. Explore the inherent risks of serving as an executor or trustee and hear suggestions for fiduciary risk management, defending breach of fiduciary duty claims, and related causes of action. Hear tips for advising clients on the appointment fiduciaries in an attempt to avoid future fiduciary litigation.

Trevor Aaron Dobbs, Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC - Sugar Land, TX
3:50 pm

Break

Sponsored by Keever & Wiesenthal
4:05 pm

1.00 hr
1.00 hr guardianship

Bonds, Inventories, and Accountings

Hear a thorough review of the Texas Estate Code requirements for qualification of personal representatives, the inventory and accounting process (including accountings required of independent executors and agents under powers of attorney,) and numerous practical tips not found in the statutes. Comprehensive forms will also be provided.

Hon. Steve M. King, Tarrant County Probate Court One - Fort Worth, TX
5:05 pm

0.50 hr

Hot Topics

Congress is a sizzling moving target in 2017, and the federal Department of Health and Human Services has a new Secretary, Dr. Tom Price. Discuss the winds of change, including a fundamental shift in the Medicaid funding process, potential cuts in state services, and Medicaid eligibility criteria changes. Also, hear an update on ABLE, the Special Needs Trusts Fairness Act, and the ACA Reform and its impact on Elder Law—don’t miss it!

Mary Alice Jackson, Mary Alice Jackson, P.C. - Austin, TX
5:35 pm

Adjourn to Reception

Join us for drinks and hors d'oeuvres with program faculty and attendees from 5:35 p.m. to 6:35 p.m.

Thank You to Our Reception Sponsor
Frost Wealth Advisors
7:00 pm

Patio Dinner — $20 Per Ticket

Bring your family to the patio for food and fun in the sun from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m!

Thank You to Our Patio Dinner Sponsor
Evan S. Howell, Professional Engineer, Real Estate and Property Management

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Aug. 4, 2017
Presiding Officer:
Hon. Gladys B. Burwell, Senior Statutory Probate Judge - Friendswood, TX
7:30 am

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.

Thank You to Our Breakfast Sponsor
Center for Optimal Brain Health
8:00 am

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics
1.00 hr guardianship

The Fourth Hour—Supports and Services: Underpinning the Less Restrictive Alternatives

An examination identifying the need for a guardianship and the consideration of appropriate less restrictive alternatives, as often supplemented by supports and services applicable and available to the proposed ward.

Leonard W. Woods Jr., Duggins Wren Mann & Romero, LLP - Austin, TX
Materials By:
Hon. Steve M. King, Tarrant County Probate Court One - Fort Worth, TX
9:00 am

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics
1.00 hr guardianship

The Role of the Ad Litem

An overview of the responsibilities of the attorney ad litem and guardian ad litem in guardianship proceedings with an emphasis on practical application of the statutes, conduct in uncontested and contested proceedings, and pointers on applications for fees. The materials include numerous checklists, comprehensive references, and forms.

Hon. Mike Wood, Harris County Probate Court No. 2 - Houston, TX
10:00 am

Break
10:20 am

0.75 hr

Morals From the Courthouse: A Study of Recent Texas Cases Impacting the Wills, Probate, and Trust Practice

Discuss recent judicial developments relating to the Texas law of intestacy, wills, estate administration, trusts, and other estate planning matters.

Elisa Dillard Rainey, Rainey & Rainey, Attorneys at Law LP - Waco, TX
Materials By:
Gerry W. Beyer, Texas Tech University School of Law - Lubbock, TX
11:05 am

0.75 hr

Deed Drafting in Estate Planning and Probate Contexts

Using the correct deed for a client is essential to prevent future problems. Distinguish the various deeds and which deed is correct in the estate planning or probate context.

Kristen Quinney Porter, Kristen Quinney Porter, LLC - New Braunfels, TX
11:50 am

0.75 hr ethics

Ethical Considerations for Fee Applications in Probate Court

A review of the ethical considerations governing lawyers when seeking fees in Probate Court and practical aspects of fee applications.

Hon. Guy Herman, Travis County Probate Court #1 - Austin, TX
12:35 pm

Pick Up Lunch

Included in registration.
Friday Afternoon, Aug. 4, 2017
Presiding Officer:
Wesley E. Wright, Wright Abshire, Attorneys - Bellaire, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsor

Ostrom Morris
1:00 pm

1.00 hr
0.25 hr ethics
0.25 hr guardianship

Ask the Experts

Hear a panel of seasoned practitioners respond to your frequently—and sometimes infrequently—asked questions including practice, professional and ethical issues in estate planning, probate, guardianship, and elder law.

Moderator:
H. Clyde Farrell, Farrell & Pak PLLC - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Craig Hopper, Hopper Mikeska, PLLC - Austin, TX
Mary Alice Jackson, Mary Alice Jackson, P.C. - Austin, TX
Elisa Dillard Rainey, Rainey & Rainey, Attorneys at Law LP - Waco, TX
Dianne Reis, Attorney at Law - Plano, TX
2:00 pm

Break

Sponsored by American National Bank of Texas
2:20 pm

0.75 hr

Dealing with Mineral Rights: A Practitioners Guide to Oil and Gas

Learn the basics of oil and gas, including mineral rights, royalties, and executive rights, while dealing with Texas issues and problems in probate, trust, elder care, and other areas.

Theodore R. Borrego, Houston, TX
3:05 pm

0.75 hr

Trust Modifications: Balancing Competing Interests

Get practical advice for trustees and beneficiaries on common issues that arise in the context of trust modifications.

Michael B. Knisely, Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, LLP - Austin, TX
Jason S. Scott, Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, LLP - Austin, TX
Materials By:
Glenn M. Karisch, The Karisch Law Firm, PLLC - Austin, TX
3:50 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 August 3, 2017
Day 2 August 4, 2017

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Conference Faculty

Gerry W. Beyer

Texas Tech University School of Law
Lubbock, TX

Rita Bishop

Cadence Bank
Houston, TX

Daniel C. Bitting

Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
Austin, TX

Theodore R. Borrego

Houston, TX

Trevor Aaron Dobbs

Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC
Sugar Land, TX

Claire D. East

Hopper Mikeska, PLLC
Austin, TX

Allyson Boney Evans

Texas Health & Human Services Commission
Austin, TX

H. Clyde Farrell

Farrell & Pak PLLC
Austin, TX

Hon. Guy Herman

Travis County Probate Court #1
Austin, TX

Craig Hopper

Hopper Mikeska, PLLC
Austin, TX

Thomas A. Horton

Bank of Texas
Houston, TX

Mary Alice Jackson

Mary Alice Jackson, P.C.
Austin, TX

Glenn M. Karisch

The Karisch Law Firm, PLLC
Austin, TX

Gregory Thomas Kimmel

Allen-Lottmann-Kimmel PC
Tyler, TX

Hon. Steve M. King

Tarrant County Probate Court One
Fort Worth, TX

Michael B. Knisely

Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, LLP
Austin, TX

Shari L. Nichols

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Austin, TX

Kristen Quinney Porter

Kristen Quinney Porter, LLC
New Braunfels, TX

Elisa Dillard Rainey

Rainey & Rainey, Attorneys at Law LP
Waco, TX

Dianne Reis

Attorney at Law
Plano, TX

Jason S. Scott

Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, LLP
Austin, TX

Hon. Polly Jackson Spencer, Ret.

Senior Statutory Probate Judge
San Antonio, TX

Margaret Svoboda

American National Bank of Texas
Rockwall, TX

Gus G. Tamborello

Gus G. Tamborello, P.C.
Houston, TX

Hon. Mike Wood

Harris County Probate Court No. 2
Houston, TX

Leonard W. Woods Jr.

Duggins Wren Mann & Romero, LLP
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

H. Clyde Farrell—Chair

Farrell & Pak PLLC
Austin, TX

Kelley M. Bentley

Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey
Sugar Land, TX

Claire D. East

Hopper Mikeska, PLLC
Austin, TX

Hon. Guy Herman

Travis County Probate Court #1
Austin, TX

Craig Hopper

Hopper Mikeska, PLLC
Austin, TX

Mary Alice Jackson

Mary Alice Jackson, P.C.
Austin, TX

Joanna Jefferson

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Glenn M. Karisch

The Karisch Law Firm, PLLC
Austin, TX

Christina Lesher

The Law Office of Christina Lesher, PC
Houston, TX

Renée C. Lovelace

The Lovelace Law Firm, P.C.
Austin, TX

Pi-Yi Mayo

Law Office of Pi-Yi Mayo
Baytown, TX

Marilyn G. Miller

Marilyn G Miller, Attorney at Law
Dripping Springs, TX

Bliss Burdett Pak

Farrell & Pak PLLC
Austin, TX

Bryn A. Poland

Law Office of Pi-Yi Mayo
Baytown, TX

Patricia F. Sitchler

The Law Office of Patricia Flora Sitchler
La Vernia, TX

Nancy Sosa

Cadence Bank
Austin, TX

Wesley E. Wright

Wright Abshire, Attorneys
Bellaire, TX

Credit Info

Galveston

MCLE Credit

Texas – 14.75 hrs | 3.25 hrs Ethics | 4.25 hrs Guardianship
Legal Specialization(s): Estate Planning and Probate Law, Tax Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 14.75 hrs | 3.25 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Louisiana – 14.75 hrs | 3.25 hrs Ethics

At the completion of the conference you must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Supreme Court of Louisiana Continuing Legal Education Committee within 30 days after the conference.

Oklahoma – 17.50 hrs | 4.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Other Credit

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) – 20.50 hrs

This course has been approved for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) credit. UT Law CLE will report your credit for you, but we do require that you claim the credit in your Briefcase and ensure your CFP number is add in your account. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

You can learn more at: http://www.cfp.net/

National Accounting CPE – 17.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Delivery Method: Group-Live (UT Law CLE is a provider of NASBA Group-Live credit only, which excludes online offerings.

To comply with NASBA Standards, attendees claiming CPE credit must sign in to verify attendance for each segment. Attendance sign-in sheets will be available at the registration desk. You will need your CPA license number to sign in. A CPE Certificate of Completion will be provided at the conclusion of the conference.

Reporting: CPAs are responsible for reporting CPE credits earned to their state's accountancy board, and must retain appropriate documentation of their participation in learning activities. Visit your state’s reporting website for more information or www.nasba.org.

TX Guardianship Certification Board (GCB) – 14.75 hrs | 3.25 hrs Ethics

This program has been approved for Guardianship credit by the JBCC. UT Law CLE has posted the course number for self-reporting, but attendees who select this credit type should also expect an email from staff with instructions and the course number.

Learn more about self-reporting to JBCC:
https://www.txcourts.gov/jbcc/guardianship-programs/

Key Dates

Galveston – Aug 3-4, 2017 – Moody Gardens

Conference Concluded

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Galveston

Individual
Last day for $575.00 Regular pricing: Jul 26, 2017

$625.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $520.00 Regular pricing: Jul 26, 2017

$570.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $460.00 Regular pricing: Jul 26, 2017

$510.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Jul 28, 2017

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Jul 31, 2017

Venue

Moody Gardens

Seven Hope Boulevard
Galveston, TX
888.388.8484 (reservations)

Accommodations

The room block has been exhausted and Moody Gardens is currently sold out. Follow this link to see all nearby hotels and availability.

Parking Information

Complimentary self-parking

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors! Click each logo below to learn more.

Cadence Bank

Cadence Bank’s Trust Services Division, formerly Encore Trust, has been serving the trust and wealth management needs of clients in Texas for more than 50 years, and today manages approximately $1.5 billion in assets. Whether building, managing or transitioning your assets, our talented trust professionals can help you at every stage. Averaging 20 years’ experience each, our administrative team can advise you on investment services, estate and trust development and administration, and fiduciary services, both knowledgeably and efficiently. Personal service is the hallmark of every relationship we develop, and we remain steadfast on helping you achieve your financial goals. Cadence Trust has two locations in Houston, as well as full-service offices in Austin and Dallas.
cadencebank.com
Evan S. Howell, Professional Engineer, Real Estate and Property Management

Evan Howell is a real estate broker in the greater Houston area with a passion for real estate and has been active since 1983. Evan champions his family owned business, which specializes in property management, probate sales, and real estate services. Evan S. Howell manages a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, and single family homes in the greater Houston area with an unparalleled level of service and attention.
evanhowell.com
Frost Wealth Advisors

Frost has a team of professionals who work together towards a common goal—to help you achieve financial security. Today, the Frost Wealth Advisors are responsible for more than $35 billion in assets of individuals, families, businesses and non-profit institutions. You can count on us for investment management, trust administration, estate and financial planning, real estate, oil and gas management, retirement plan management, tax planning and wealth management. Frost has built a legacy of involvement with the communities it serves, especially with the organizations that provide for the betterment of the community. In fact, we have a dedicated group of specialists in our Public Finance Division who understand the specialized financing, treasury, investment and insurance needs of Texas governmental and non-profit institutions including educational, religious and healthcare organizations.
www.frostbank.com
Center for Optimal Brain Health

The Center for Optimal Brain Health is a multi-disciplinary private practice led by Holly Carlson Zhao, Ph.D., a licensed Psychologist with neuropsychological and forensic experience in outpatient, inpatient and legal settings. In addition to offering patients full neuropsychological evaluations that address all forms of dementia, traumatic brain injury, ADHD and other neurocognitive disorders, the Center offers independent forensic services addressing civil and criminal law matters.
Dr. Carlson Zhao completed specialized training in forensic psychology with the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. She regularly conducts independent assessments related to competency, capacity and guardianship for older adults. In addition to conducting an evaluation or review and/or providing expert witness testimony, Dr. Carlson Zhao is available for private consultation. cfobh.com/
Ostrom Morris PLLC

Ostrom Morris PLLC is a Houston-based law firm serving individuals and businesses throughout Texas in probate, commercial and fiduciary litigation, bankruptcy, and mass torts-related probate and bankruptcy issues.

Our attorneys offer individualized legal representation designed to meet each client’s unique circumstances and needs. We work closely with you to make sure you understand every aspect of your legal situation and what your options are and dedicate the necessary time and attention throughout all phases of your situation to see that your needs are fully met. www.texas-probate-attorney.net/
Rosen & Spears

Rosen & Spears is a civil litigation firm that provides representation for people who have been injured as a result of nursing home neglect and elder abuse, medical malpractice and all types of catastrophic injuries. rosenspearslaw.com
C&S Healthcare Services, Inc.

C & S Healthcare Services has been successfully providing care to our clients and support to families by “standing in the gap” with and for them as they face health challenges.

Cindy Hartman and her R.N. Directors manage a well-trained staff of caregivers who are, thoughtfully, matched appropriately with each client. By routinely providing the expected quality in home care and healthcare services, our clients are most often able to live at their highest level of independence possible in their own familiar, comfortable environment.

C&S Care Management provides guidance and answers that reduce stress and give support to families in decision-making times of need for elderly or health-compromised loved ones. We rely on the key components of compassion, education, clarity, safety and collaboration to design a personalized complete care plan, maximizing benefits to client and family. Our professional staff acts as liaisons, advocates, resources and friends.

In both C&S Healthcare and in C&S Care Management, we are passionate about individualized service and mutually satisfying relationships with each life we touch. cscaremanagement.com
Jackson B Horn & Company, P.C.

jbhandco.com
Keever & Wiesenthal

Keever & Wiesenthal focuses on real estate, probate and estate planning preparation. We are unique in our ability to reconcile real estate issues within the context of a probate hearing or in the course of estate planning preparation. Partner Pam Keever is the Fee Attorney in our office for American Title Company of Houston. Therefore, we can address your probate, estate planning and real estate transactions with an eye towards realizing the benefit of your family’s largest asset.

Texas is a very unique state in terms of real estate law. Texas attorneys with probate and real estate knowledge can help you address issues, which might cause a legal delay in putting real property into the hands of your loved ones. Keever & Wiesenthal’s priority is to ensure that your family will not have to spend needless time and money to untangle your assets. www.keeverlaw.com
Bank of Texas

Whether you are setting up a trust, safekeeping account, private foundation, or arranging for estate management services, Bank of Texas offers the full range of fiduciary products in which we serve as the fiduciary or the agent for the fiduciary. Backed by the strength and stability of BOK Financial, a $33 billion regional financial services company that has been in the trust business since 1918, Bank of Texas provides high touch, personalized fiduciary services through an experienced and credentialed team of local experts. Not only do we serve as neutral third party personal representative for estates, we also administer all types of trusts including revocable, irrevocable, charitable, court created or special needs, with the goal of maximizing tax savings, avoiding probate where possible, and protecting your financial future. bankoftexas.com
American National Bank of Texas

At American National Bank of Texas, our values have served us well since 1875. Doing the right thing for our customers is at the core of everything we do. Our Trust Department is filled with seasoned financial professionals who seek to build lifelong partnerships with our clients and their families. The only way to get to know a Trust Department is to spend time with its people – and our customers enjoy the personal relationships and attention we provide. Our hands-on approach to trust administration is especially well suited to meeting the needs of our Special Needs Trust beneficiaries and their families. Our bank is dedicated to providing the additional time and expertise necessary to fully understand and meet the needs of our beneficiaries throughout their lifetimes. We serve throughout the state of Texas, and look forward to working with you!
www.anbtx.com
Wunderlich Securities, Inc.

Wunderlich Securities, Inc.

wunderlichonline.com

19th Annual

Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law Conference

Galveston Aug 3-4, 2017 Moody Gardens Conference Concluded

Buy

Related products: eConference Materials

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, Aug. 3, 2017

Thursday Afternoon, Aug. 3, 2017

Friday Morning, Aug. 4, 2017

Friday Afternoon, Aug. 4, 2017

Conference Faculty

Gerry W. Beyer

Rita Bishop

Daniel C. Bitting

Theodore R. Borrego

Trevor Aaron Dobbs

Claire D. East

Allyson Boney Evans

H. Clyde Farrell

Hon. Guy Herman

Craig Hopper

Thomas A. Horton

Mary Alice Jackson

Glenn M. Karisch

Gregory Thomas Kimmel

Hon. Steve M. King

Michael B. Knisely

Shari L. Nichols

Kristen Quinney Porter

Elisa Dillard Rainey

Dianne Reis

Jason S. Scott

Hon. Polly Jackson Spencer, Ret.

Margaret Svoboda

Gus G. Tamborello

Hon. Mike Wood

Leonard W. Woods Jr.

Planning Committee

H. Clyde Farrell—Chair

Kelley M. Bentley

Claire D. East

Hon. Guy Herman

Craig Hopper

Mary Alice Jackson

Joanna Jefferson

Glenn M. Karisch

Christina Lesher

Renée C. Lovelace

Pi-Yi Mayo

Marilyn G. Miller

Bliss Burdett Pak

Bryn A. Poland

Patricia F. Sitchler

Nancy Sosa

Wesley E. Wright

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

Moody Gardens

Accommodations

Parking Information

Our Sponsors

Wunderlich Securities, Inc.

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19^th Annual

Galveston Aug 3-4, 2017 Moody Gardens
Conference Concluded