NYSBA

Introduction to Estate Planning (2011)

This recording provides a survey of many of the major aspects of estate planning. Presented on a basic level, the course aims to heighten awareness for the issues confronting an estate planning practitioner.

Program Topics

• Estate Planning Overview

• Estate Planning Devices

• Transfers on Death

• Ethical Issues

• Selected Aspects of Family Wealth Transfers

• Testamentary Gifts

• Intervivos Gifts and Gifts to Minors

• Charitable Planning

• Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts and ERISA Qualified Plans


Program Speakers

Deborah S. Kearns, Esq. (Chair and Speaker)
Albany Law School, Law Clinic & Justice Center
—Albany

Carl T. Baker, Esq.
FitzGerald Morris Baker Firth PC
—Glens Falls

Richard D. Cirincione, Esq.
McNamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams, P.C.
—Albany

Thomas J. Collura, Esq.
Tuczinski, Cavalier, Gilchrist & Collura, P.C.
—Albany

Hon. Cathryn M. Doyle 
Albany County Surrogate
—Albany

Tara A. Pleat, Esq. 
Wilcenski & Pleat, PLLC
—Clifton Park

Robert S. Reynolds, Esq. 
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
—Albany

Patricia J. Shevy, Esq.
The Shevy Law Firm, LLC
—Albany

Michael R. Suprunowicz, Esq.
Higgins, Roberts, Beyerl & Coan, P.C.
—Niskayuna

Total MCLE Credits 7.5
Ethics MCLE Credits 1.0

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Product Type Member Price Non Member Price
Introduction to Estate Planning (2011) (This product cannot be used to receive MCLE credit) (CLE CourseBooks) 1B88 $40.00 $60.00

+ Introduction to Estate Planning (2011) (MCLE credit only if you have access to the course's audio/video/CD recording. You cannot receive MCLE credit from a coursebook alone.) (CLE CourseBooks) 1B88M $85.00 $160.00

* Introduction to Estate Planning (2011) (MCLE Audio on CD) DB881 $175.00 $260.00

* Introduction to Estate Planning (2011) (CLE on DVD) FB881 $200.00 $290.00

Introduction to Estate Planning (2011) [Video] (On-Line Programs) VB881 $150.00 $235.00

Introduction to Estate Planning (2011) [Audio] (On-Line Programs) 80B88 $150.00 $235.00

+ Each additional person who uses the recorded media for MCLE credit must purchase a copy of this "MCLE coursebook"

* This recording already includes one copy of the MCLE course materials. Course materials provided electronically for all CLE Online Programs, and for CD/DVD Programs from 2010 and later. CD/DVD Programs prior to 2010 include a printed copy of the course materials.