eConferences

Join legendary Texas Law Professor Stanley M. Johanson as he leads his Estate Planning Workshop, which offers timely topics, lively discussion, and practical advice.

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. 2024 Highlights: Medicaid Update and other Hot Topics discusses Medicaid advocacy strategies that are “hot,” either because they are new or because they are underutilized but work well. Hear updates on changes in defending against MERP claims and discuss continuing sticky situations. Test your knowledge of ethics rules in estate planning and probate in Ethics Jeopardy. Estate Planning Best Practices provides practical advice on how to avoid contests and other litigation related to estate planning drafting. Explore guardianship essentials, key issues, and alternatives—for up to 4.25 hours of Guardianship credit – including The Rules of Evidence in Guardianship Proceedings, Alternatives to Guardianship including Support Services, Mental Commitments vs. Guardianships, and Fee Petitions in Guardianship Cases. End each day with a moderated discussion of the day's topics by a panel of experts on Can We Talk? Parts 1 and 2 . PLEASE NOTE: To claim Texas Guardianship Ad Litem credit for the presentations that include guardianship hours, download the guardianship accreditation documentation (found here) as you claim your general MCLE credit at the end of this course and submit the affidavit to the State Bar of Texas.

The 20th Annual Changes and Trends Affecting Special Needs Trusts brings together nationally recognized professionals in the SNT field, features the latest updates and hot topics, and offers a great set of materials including sample forms, drafting tips, sample language, and resources.

Join legendary Texas Law Professor Stanley M. Johanson as he leads his Estate Planning Workshop, which offers timely topics, lively discussion, and practical advice.

Don't miss the 33rd Annual Entertainment Law Institute (ELI), now co-sponsored by The University of Texas School of Law and the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. ELI continues to bring together an outstanding faculty of nationally-regarded practitioners and industry insiders to keep entertainment lawyers up to date on the latest emerging trends, issues and breaking developments in music, film, games, and digital media. Topics include: NIL Update Legal Issues with Music Touring Intro to AI: Registering Works that Incorporate Artificial Intelligence True Crime Podcasting: Legal Issues and Considerations Protecting an Artist's Legacy with Estate Planning Tales from the Trenches: Recurring Litigation Practice Minefields in Entertainment Law Cases LIVE EDITION! Entertainment Law Update Podcast Drafting Fair Use Opinion Letters and Defamation Letters for Your Productions Copyright Termination and Renegotiating Old Deals Navigating the Minefield of AI Generated Content The Business of Rock & Roll Photography Everything’s Bigger in Texas! A Texas Live Event GC Roundtable

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. PLEASE NOTE: To claim Texas Guardianship Ad Litem credit for the presentations that include guardianship hours, download the guardianship accreditation documentation (found here) as you claim your general MCLE credit at the end of this course and submit the affidavit to the State Bar of Texas.

The 19th Annual Changes and Trends Affecting Special Needs Trusts brings together nationally recognized professionals in the SNT field, features the latest updates and hot topics, and offers a great set of materials including sample forms, drafting tips, sample language, and resources. This year’s program includes: Thomas Foley, Executive Director of the National Disability Institute, presents Changing Expectations that reviews the cutting-edge programs that have helped people on SSI and SSDI earn more. An overview of special needs trusts essentials, including Special Needs Trusts 101, and Redlining the Basics of a SNT. What Happens When the Public Health Emergency Ends?, explores what to expect when the COVID-19 health emergency ends. Gain insight into resources in the legal, business development and practice management areas that may be helpful for building and growing a special needs planning practice Explore strategies for using a SNT to preserve means tested benefits for a minor child receiving child support. 3.00 hours of expected ethics credit, including Hazards of the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act – Assessing Beneficiary Capacity to Establish a SNT; Who Pays the Attorney’s Fees in Trust Litigation?

Join legendary Texas Law Professor Stanley M. Johanson as he leads his Estate Planning Workshop, which offers timely topics, lively discussion, and practical advice.