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Through December 31, 2023, Minnesota-licensed attorneys can satisfy continuing legal education requirements by viewing and reporting up to 30 credits of on demand programming. Effective the first reporting period after January 1, 2024, there is no limit. Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
Originally presented: November 19, 2020 | Course length: 5.75 hours
This seminar is designed to be a practical seminar taught by and for solo and small firm attorneys who frequently work with small estates.
Highlights Include:
Introduction and Welcome
– Jody A. Cohen Press, Course Chair
The Initial Meeting: “Getting to Know You” (60 MINUTES)
Five topics you must address in your initial client meeting: dual/multiparty representation; retainer agreements/engagement letters; probate assets vs. non-probate assets; wills vs. trusts; and incapacity planning.
– Jody A. Cohen Press & Steven M. Press
The “Gotchas” and “Trap Doors” of Life Insurance (45 MINUTES)
A discussion of the problems and issues surrounding life insurance in estate planning, including an analysis of how and why policies fail and the impact to a client’s estate and beneficiaries.
– Robert L. Cohen
No Such Thing as a Basic Will: Guiding Those Who Don’t Know What They Don’t Know (60 MINUTES)
– Philip J. Ruce
How to Draft Beneficial Beneficiary Designations (30 MINUTES)
The importance of reviewing and updating beneficiary designations. Discussion of the Minnesota Multiparty Accounts Act; Revocation of Beneficiary Designation by Marriage Dissolution (Minn. Stat. §524.2-804 and Sveen v. Melin); and Rights of Survivorship (Minn. Stat. §524.6-204 and Estate of Patrick W. Butler).
– Carol S. Cooper
Understanding Transfer on Death Deeds: To TODD or Not to TODD? (30 MINUTES)
How to draft a TODD, when to draft a TODD and when not to draft a TODD.
– Suzanne M. Sandahl
Understanding Advanced Directives for Health Care and End of Life (45 MINUTES)
Comparing and contrasting Health Care Directives, DNR/DNI forms, POLST’s and the Caregiver Act, including the interplay in theory and practice between these documents. Also, practical tips on helping clients overcome barriers to completing their directives.
– Mary Frances M. Price
A Birds-Eye View of Medical Assistance: 5 Key Points about M.A. Eligibility (30 MINUTES)
Key points to know about Medical Assistance eligibility, including statutory references, applicable law and estate recovery.
– Jill M. Sauber
Understanding the Available Powers of Attorney: “A-N” and Beyond (45 MINUTES)
Understanding the powers and limitations of Attorneys-in-Fact. Selecting the right people for the job and remedies when things go wrong.
– Emily Valentine-Grimm
$245
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Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 5.75 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 5.75 credits.
Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
