Estate Planning Misfires of the Rich and Famous 2023

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Format: Webinar

Program Chair:

Jessica Galligan Goldsmith
Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP

  • Americans are generally fascinated by celebrities, whether alive or dead.  Highly publicized battles regarding the families and estates of celebrities cast a bright spotlight on the importance of proper estate planning. For the seventh year in a row, this highly entertaining and informative program will identify the common factors that cause such disputes, and aid attorneys in avoiding family fights for their clients.

    Program Fee:
    $199 for Members | $299 for Nonmembers
    Small Law Firm Members: $99

  • David Choyne
    Cole Schotz PC

    Kristen A. Curatolo
    Seward & Kissel

    Benjamin N. Millard
    Day Pitney LLP

    Clare Haugh
    Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP

    Marianna Polonio
    Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP

    Karen T. Schiele
    Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP

  • 2:00 pm – 2:05 pm
    Introduction & Program Overview
    Jessica Galligan Goldsmith

    2:05 pm – 2:30 pm
    Estate of Mark Rothko – Fiduciary (Ir)responsibility
    Karen T. Schiele

    2:30 pm – 2:55 pm
    Estate of Jerry Garcia – Overly Simplistic Wills
    Benjamin N. Millard

    2:55 pm – 3:20 pm
    Estate of Etta James – Advanced Directives
    David Choyne

    3:20 pm – 3:45 pm
    Estate of Roberto Cavalli – Unique and Hard-to-value Assets
    Kristen A. Curatolo

    3:45 pm – 4:00 pm
    Coffee Break

    4:00 pm – 4:25 pm
    Estate of Leona Helmsley – Pet Trust and Charitable Trust Planning
    Marianna Polonio

    4:25 pm – 4:50 pm
    Estate of O.J. Simpson – Creditor Issues
    Clare Haugh

    4:50 pm – 5:00 pm
    Questions and Answers
    Panel

  • New York: 3.0 Professional Practice
    New Jersey: 3.2 General
    California: 3.0 General
    Pennsylvania: 2.5 General
    Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

  • Sponsoring Association Committees:
    Estate and Gift Taxation, Kevin Matz, Chair
    Trusts, Estates & Surrogates Courts, Angelo M. Grasso, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Yelena Balashchenko, Manager, Business Development & Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | ybalashchenko@nycbar.org