ESTATE PLANNING FOR SNOWBIRDS: STRATEGIES FOR ADVISING CLIENTS WITH JURISDICTION-HOPPING LIFESTYLES
On Demand Seminar
ITEM #:  1952432601   |   EVENT CODE:  538888
STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.

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To claim CLE credit, view by:  November 20, 2027

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.

Estate Planning for Snowbirds: Strategies for Advising Clients with Jurisdiction-Hopping Lifestyles

Originally presented:  November 21, 2025     |     Course length:  6.0 hours

Whether your clients are Minnesota natives expanding their horizons or newcomers bringing out-of-state complications, multi-state planning has evolved from exception to expectation. Yet the complexities of cross-jurisdictional estate planning can turn routine matters into legal minefields. This comprehensive seminar delivers the advanced strategies and cutting-edge techniques you need to confidently serve clients with significant ties to multiple states, covering critical topics including: 

  • Advising clients on changing residency
  • The importance of choosing a trust situs
  • Planning for moves between community property and separate property states
  • Quirks and nuances in 4 common snowbird destinations for Minnesota clients
  • Planning strategies for international clients
  • And more!

Welcome & Introduction  (5 MINUTES)
– Katherine A. Charipar, Course Chair

Where You Are, Where You Belong: Applying Residency and Domicile Concepts  (60 MINUTES)
This presentation will identify issues individuals should consider before attempting to change their residency and offer tips on how to best prepare for and survive a Minnesota residency audit. 
– Masha M. Yevzelman

Location, Location, Location: The Importance of Choosing a Trust Situs  (60 MINUTES)
Location is a key element of an irrevocable trust. Attorneys who assist clients in the creation or administration of trusts should be analyzing a trust’s situs to determine which jurisdiction offers maximum tax benefits, asset protections, and administrative flexibility. This session will address these factors and more when considering the situs of an irrevocable trust.
– Sarah F. Armstrong

Passport to Probate: Estate Planning Pointers for International Clients  (60 MINUTES)
US residents with international assets face complex tax obligations, reporting requirements, and cross-border planning challenges that can significantly impact their estate planning objectives. This session discusses some essential strategies, including foreign asset disclosure requirements, tax treaty benefits, cross-border trust structures, and the coordination of qualified professional advisors
– Kiley E. Petty Henry

Two States, One Marriage: Entrance and Exit Planning When Moving Between Separate Property and Community Property States  (60 MINUTES)
Understand the difference between community property and separate property and how this distinction affects assets such as a home or a business, learn about quasi-community property, and what happens if your client from a separate property state buys a vacation home in a community property state.
– Alison J. Midden

Common Hot Spots for Minnesota Snowbirds – The Top 5 Things to Know About Florida, Arizona, Texas and California Law  (60 MINUTES)
Four 15-minute talks highlighting estate planning fundamentals and nuances in four popular snowbird destinations.
– David B. Gollin, M. Travis Hayes, Amy A. Johns & Chris Parker

When Moving Is No Longer a Hypothetical: A Panel Discussion on Planning for Mobile Clients  (60 MINUTES)
Join our panel of experts in this scenario-based session as they discuss what strategies they would recommend for various circumstances. Learn more advanced estate planning tips and explore what strategies make the most sense.
– Andrew T. Howard, Amy A. Johns & Tessa R. Mielke
– Katherine A. Charipar (moderator)

$295

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Scholarships available!
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 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 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.

STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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