Tuesday, 26 October 2021 00:00
Eric and Kathryn discuss the legal risks and potential ethical complications that can arise when businesses and their employees engage in the use of social media in their seminar, "Social Media & Ethics for Business Owners" via Live National Webinar
Social Media and Ethics for Business Owners
Technology and social media offer great potential benefits for businesses to reach vast audiences. In this seminar, we discuss the legal risks and potential ethical complications that can arise when businesses and their employees engage in the use of social media. Attendees will learn how to distinguish between business and personal use of social media and the key components of an effective social media policy for business.
Tuesday, Oct. 26th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 20 October 2021 00:00
Thom discusses the impact the Reconciliation Act will likely have on estate and gift taxes in his seminar, "Preparing for the Reconciliation Act: An Estate & Gift Tax Update" via Live National Webinar
Preparing for the Reconciliation Act: An Estate & Gift Tax Update
The proposed estate and gift tax changes will be dramatic. Now is the time to act. Clients need to take action to reduce exposure to estate taxes. In this seminar, we discuss the changes to estate and gift tax laws being proposed in the Reconciliation Act.
Wednesday, Oct. 20th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 19 May 2021 00:00
Thom discusses proposed changes to estate and gift tax laws in an unpredictable political climate, in his seminar, "Navigating the Looming Estate & Gift Tax Storm" via Live National Webinar
Navigating the Looming Estate & Gift Tax Storm
Whether the proposed estate and gift tax changes end up being a typhoon or just an unusually high tide, there is no time like right now for clients to reduce their exposure to estate taxes. In this seminar, we discuss the changes to estate and gift tax laws that are being proposed in the current unpredictable political landscape, and the steps to take to weather the storm.
Wednesday, May 19th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 24 February 2021 00:00
Thom discusses President Biden's call to eliminate certain tax breaks. including like-kind exchange tax benefits, in his seminar, "Is this the End of Like-Kind Exchanges and Other Tax Basis Planning?" via Live National Webinar
Is this the End of Like-Kind Exchanges and Other Tax Basis Planning?
Learn the reasons for executing a 1031 like-kind exchange. While this technique requires careful planning, the benefit can be the deferral of taxes, which will be particularly important if capital gains tax rates are raised to the highest marginal income tax rate. Attendees will also learn about deferring capital gains taxes on the sale of investment properties, why now is particularly important from a timing perspective for those selling buildings or land, and related tax basis planning when a 1031 exchange is not possible.
Wednesday, February 24th @ 12 Noon ET
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Thursday, 10 December 2020 00:00
Thom kicks off the FICPA's Federal Tax Conference with a discussion on the SECURE Act in his seminar, "Did your IRA Planning Survive the 2019 SECURE Act?" via Live Video Broadcast
Did your IRA Planning Survive the 2019 SECURE Act?
Learn about IRA distribution rule changes affecting both owners and named beneficiaries. Actionable measures for salvaging a stretch-out for beneficiaries in light of the new 10-year limit are also discussed.
Thursday, December 10th @ 8 AM ET
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Friday, 18 September 2020 00:00
Thom presents for the National Business Institute and discusses the opportunities and issues recent changes have brought to estate planning, in his seminar, "Asset Valuations after COVID-19" via Live Video Broadcast
Asset Valuations after COVID-19
Learn about the opportunities and issues created by the SECURE Act and the global COVID-19 pandemic. Thom discusses asset valuation planning in this new world.
Friday, September 18th @ 11 AM ET
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Wednesday, 19 August 2020 00:00
Gary kicks-off his Virtual Book Tour with this first seminar in his book tour series "An Overview / Intro to: The U.S. Estate and Gift Tax and the Non-Citizen" via Live Webinar
Virtual Book Tour Kick-Off
This latest book publication from author and attorney Gary A. Forster explains how both resident and non-resident foreign nationals are impacted by the U.S. Estate and Gift Tax. Foreign professionals, investors and entrepreneurs (and their financial and legal advisors) will gain insight into such topics as the implications of foreign investment and immigration to the U.S.
Wednesday, August 19th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 24 June 2020 00:00
Thom discusses estate planning opportunities due to lower asset values and lower interest rates in his seminar "The Time to Act is Now: Estate Planning in a Pandemic" via Live National Webinar
The Time to Act is Now: Estate Planning in a Pandemic
As the pandemic grinds on, there are estate planning opportunities in the short run because of lower asset values and lower interest rates. These allow clients to reduce estate taxes by transferring assets out of their estates at a reduced gift tax cost. More likely, greater appreciation will also be removed from their estates in the future as the economy rebounds.
Wednesday, June 24th @ 12 Noon ET
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COVID-19’s Impact on Contractual Obligations with Practical Pointers for Businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause havoc, including impacting the inability of parties to perform contractual obligations. In this seminar, we explore some of the legal defenses and practical considerations for parties seeking to enforce, or defend against enforcement of contractual obligations during a pandemic. The discussion includes the legal defenses of force majeure clauses, the doctrine of impossibility of performance, and the doctrine of frustration of purpose.
Friday, June 12th @ 2:30 PM ET
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Tuesday, 16 June 2020 00:00
Teresa delves into what practitioners need to know about payments or reimbursements in Guardianship proceedings, in her seminar "Everything You Need to Know About Attorney’s Fees and Costs Awards in Florida Guardianships" via Live National Webinar
Everything You Need to Know About Attorney’s Fees and Costs Awards in Florida Guardianships
In this seminar, we delve into what every practitioner needs to know for evaluating, advising and requesting reimbursement or payment of fees and costs in Guardianship proceedings. The focus is not only be on the statutory authority related to fees and costs but we’ll explore and discuss situations not specifically contemplated by the Florida Guardianship Code and provide practical advice to the practitioner who renders service to guardians and other interested parties in Guardianship proceedings.
Thursday, June 16th @ 12 Noon ET
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