Thursday, 17 July 2025 00:00
Eric offers free legal advice and guidance to veterans at the Seminole County Public Library (Jean Rhein Central Branch)
Legal Advice Clinic For Veterans
This legal clinic is no cost for veterans who live in Seminole County. Staff and volunteer attorneys will be available to provide free legal advice on family law, housing matters, and estate planning (Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Healthcare Surrogate, and Simple Wills).
Thursday, July 17th @ 1:00 PM ET
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Tuesday, 29 July 2025 02:00
Eric explores psychological tactics and biases that influence settlement negotiations and drive dispute resolution, in his seminar, "The Psychology that Drives Settlement: Understanding Loss, Risk, and Resolution" via Live National Webinar
The Psychology that Drives Settlement: Understanding Loss, Risk, and Resolution
In this seminar, we examine the hidden psychological forces that shape settlement negotiations, with a focus on how cognitive biases, especially loss aversion and risk perception, govern behavior at the bargaining table. Drawing from behavioral economics and the RECO Method (Realistic Exposure to Catastrophic Outcome), we explore how to use framing, endowment effects, and worst-case scenario analysis to break deadlocks and motivate resolution. Attendees will learn how to strategically present risk, manage expectations, and guide parties toward agreement using proven psychological principles.
Tuesday, July 29th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00
Gary shares insights on tax planning, residency, trusts, and cross-border strategies for high-net-worth families, in his seminar, "Pre-Immigration and Exit Planning for the Wealthy: Tax Triggers & Structural Solutions" via Live National Webinar
Pre-Immigration and Exit Planning for the Wealthy: Tax Triggers & Structural Solutions
In this seminar, we explore the U.S. tax implications and structural considerations for wealthy individuals entering or exiting the United States. Topics include pre-immigration tax planning to minimize U.S. estate and gift tax exposure, common pitfalls in the U.S. tax residency rules, strategies to mitigate the expatriation tax, and protective structures such as foreign and domestic trusts and LLCs. Attendees will learn how to effectively implement tax avoidance strategies, avoid IRS scrutiny, and establish effective planning structures to preserve global wealth.
Wednesday, July 16th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 19 February 2025 00:00
Gary provides a tax season update with tax strategies, focusing on conglomerates, foreign taxes, and Supreme Court rulings in his seminar: "Tax Season Ramp Up: Tax Strategies and Protective Structuring for CPAs" via Live National Webinar
Tax Season Ramp Up: Tax Strategies and Protective Structuring for CPAs
In this seminar, we explore asset protection strategies and structuring considerations for CPAs, focusing on modern conglomerates, foreign tax considerations and recent Supreme Court decisions. Attendees will learn practical approaches to refine client holdings and business structures, for maximum creditor protection and tax savings.
Wednesday, February 19th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, February 19th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 16 October 2024 00:00
Gary covers LLCs, trust cases, SCOTUS tax rulings, exposures, and strategies to limit IRS power, in his seminar: "Tax Planning and Asset Protection Update (including 2024 U.S. Supreme Court Decisions)" via Live National Webinar
Tax Planning and Asset Protection Update (including 2024 U.S. Supreme Court Decisions)
In this seminar, we discuss both (i) the LLC and trust cases that govern protective structuring and (ii) the three 2024 SCOTUS cases that shape tax policy in the U.S. Attendees will learn about new exposures and insulating strategies (both domestic and international) as well as the limits on IRS power.
Wednesday, October 16th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, October 16th @ 12 Noon ET
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Thursday, 12 September 2024 00:00
Gary explores asset protection trusts, their tax implications, and how to implement effective strategies, in his seminar: "Foreign and Domestic Asset Protection Trusts" via Live National Webinar
Foreign and Domestic Asset Protection Trusts
In this seminar, we explain the historical path, from ancient trusts to modern asset protection trusts, including their protective characteristics and taxation under U.S. law. Attendees will learn the critical differences between domestic and offshore asset protection trusts and how and when to implement effective on-shore and off-shore strategies.
Thursday, September 12th @ 12 Noon ET
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Thursday, September 12th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 20 December 2023 19:00
Gary covers foreign trust benefits, tax strategies, and practical considerations, in his seminar: "Welcome to America: Immigration Tax Planning for the Wealthy using Foreign Trusts" via Live National Webinar.
Welcome to America: Immigration Tax Planning for the Wealthy using Foreign Trusts
In this seminar, we provide an overview of how the foreign trust may be used to shelter foreign income and assets from US estate and gift tax. Attendees will learn about the timing of funding a foreign structure, when to establish US residency, business entities, and how to abandon a plan without tax implications. We will also explore key topics such as jurisdiction selection and how best to handle foreign and US trust beneficiaries.
Thursday, December 21st @ 12 Noon ET
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Thursday, December 21st @ 12 Noon ET
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Tuesday, 28 November 2023 19:00
Gary and Brian present for the Estate Planning Council of Naples, discussing offshore structures, tax strategies, and best practices in asset protection, in their seminar: "Foreign Asset Protection and Tax Planning."
Foreign Asset Protection and Tax Planning
In this seminar, we discuss protective offshore structures and related tax strategies. Attendees will learn how best to establish and fund foreign trusts and business entities while maintaining U.S. tax efficiency. The advantages of offshore vs. domestic trust planning will also be discussed. Topics will include choosing jurisdictions, choice of governing law, expatriation, and pre-immigration planning.
Wednesday, November 29th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, November 29th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 07 December 2022 20:00
Brian presents at the FICPA Federal Tax Conference. He discusses blockchain and the taxation of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Crypto 101 for CPAs: Taxation of Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies
In this seminar, we present an overview of how cryptocurrencies and blockchains work and are taxed. Cryptocurrencies are hot topics in today's business environment. This seminar also includes a general analysis of cryptocurrencies income tax planning and compliance.
December 8th @ 1:50 PM ET
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December 8th @ 1:50 PM ET
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Thursday, 10 November 2022 20:42
Gary presents an overview for asset protection and tax avoidance in his seminar, "The Inflation Reduction Act and its impact on Corporate and Personal Planning" at the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
The Inflation Reduction Act and its impact on Corporate and Personal Planning
In this seminar, we present an overview of the new Act and its effect on domestic and international protective structuring. Discussion will include relevant tax avoidance opportunities and the most effective asset protection options. Pre-immigration and expatriation planning are also discussed.
November 11th @ 3:10 PM ET
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November 11th @ 3:10 PM ET
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