Trusts and Estates / Probate

Texas NAELA Summer Conference

Galveston – Aug 2, 2017 – Moody Gardens

The Texas Chapter of NAELA will have its annual meeting and conference in conjunction with the UT Law’s Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law Conference at Moody Gardens in Galveston on Wednesday, August 2. In addition to the annual meeting and award presentations, the conference presents topics and issues regarding various aspects in the area of Elder Law.   Dealing with Difficult Behavior Family Fusion: Estate Planning Beyond the Nuclear Unit Preventing & Recovering from Elder Financial Fraud Unauthorized Practice of Law: How Clients are Being Harmed The Tension Between Legal Documents and Medical Practice The Future of Elder Law and Estate Planning: Policy & Technology Networking and renewing friendships with your fellow Elder Law attorneys from across the state in a relaxed and informal setting while you (and your family) enjoy Galveston Island. Special discount for TX NAELA members attending both conferences. more »

Total Credit Hours:

5.00    Credit Info

Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law Conference

Galveston – Aug 3-4, 2017 – Moody Gardens

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. more »

Total Credit Hours:

14.75 | 3.25 ethics | 4.25 guardianship    Credit Info

Specializations:

Estate Planning and Probate Law

Tax Law

Estate Planning Workshop

Austin – Dec 15, 2017 – DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin

The tradition continues—Professor Stanley M. Johanson’s popular one-day Estate Planning Workshop offers timely topics, lively discussion, and practical advice.  Join us two days earlier for the 65th Annual Taxation Conference for the latest developments in tax regulations, policy, and legislation. more »

Special Needs Trusts

Austin – Feb 15-16, 2018 – DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin