Estate Planning Misfires of the Rich and Famous 2022 (OnDemand)

Originally held on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm


Program Chair:
Jessica Galligan Goldsmith
Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP
Program Moderator:
Honerable Kenneth M. Karas 
District Judge, United States District Court, SDNY

  • 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 fifth 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.

    An expert faculty will discuss the estates planning misfires of:
    • Ray Charles – Post-Mortem Business Interests and Publicity Rights
    • Ric Ocasek – Death During a Divorce Proceeding and Elective Share
    • Jean-Michel Basquiat – Blockage Discounts for Unsold Artwork and other IRS Issues
    • Nicholas Zoullas – Second Marriages, Scorned Children and “Stolen Art”
    • James Brown – Liquidity Issues and Charitable Planning
    • Britney Spears – Guardianship

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

    Members who are Law Students, Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2019-2021), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, and attorney members who practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.

  • Kristen A. Curatolo
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Erica Howard-Potter
    Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLC

    John S. Kiely
    Brown Brothers Harriman

    David E. Stutzman
    Seward & Kissel LLP

    Samuel F. Thomas
    Seward & Kissel LLP

    Merrie Webel
    Webel Law, PLLC

     

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

    2:05pm – 2:30pm
    Estate of Ray Charles – Post-Mortem Business Interests and Publicity Rights
    Erica Howard-Potter

    2:30pm – 2:55pm
    Estate of Ric Ocasek – Death During a Divorce Proceeding and Elective Share
    John S. Kiely

    2:55pm – 3:20pm
    Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat – Blockage Discounts for Unsold Artwork and other IRS Issues
    Merrie J. Webel

    3:20pm – 3:45pm
    Estate of Nicholas Zoullas – Second Marriages, Scorned Children and “Stolen Art”
    Kristen A. Curatolo

    3:45pm – 4:00pm
    Coffee Break

    4:00pm – 4:25pm
    Estate of James Brown – Liquidity Issues and Charitable Planning
    Samuel Thomas

    4:25pm – 4:50pm
    Britney Spears – Guardianship
    David Stutzman

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

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

  • Sponsoring Association Committees:
    Estate and Gift Taxation, David E. Stutzman, Chair
    Trusts, Estates & Surrogate’s Courts, Andrew S. Auchincloss, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org

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