Originally held on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Program Chair:
Jessica Galligan Goldsmith
Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP
Honerable Kenneth M. Karas
District Judge, United States District Court, SDNY
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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 – GuardianshipProgram Fee:
$199 for Members | $299 for Nonmembers
Small Law Firm: $99 for MembersMembers 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.
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Kristen A. Curatolo
Kirkland & Ellis LLPErica Howard-Potter
Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLCJohn S. Kiely
Brown Brothers HarrimanDavid E. Stutzman
Seward & Kissel LLPSamuel F. Thomas
Seward & Kissel LLPMerrie Webel
Webel Law, PLLC -
2:00pm – 2:05pm
Introduction & Program Overview
Jessica Galligan Goldsmith2:05pm – 2:30pm
Estate of Ray Charles – Post-Mortem Business Interests and Publicity Rights
Erica Howard-Potter2:30pm – 2:55pm
Estate of Ric Ocasek – Death During a Divorce Proceeding and Elective Share
John S. Kiely2:55pm – 3:20pm
Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat – Blockage Discounts for Unsold Artwork and other IRS Issues
Merrie J. Webel3:20pm – 3:45pm
Estate of Nicholas Zoullas – Second Marriages, Scorned Children and “Stolen Art”
Kristen A. Curatolo3:45pm – 4:00pm
Coffee Break4:00pm – 4:25pm
Estate of James Brown – Liquidity Issues and Charitable Planning
Samuel Thomas4:25pm – 4:50pm
Britney Spears – Guardianship
David Stutzman4:50pm – 5:00pm
Questions and Answers
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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, ChairSponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org______________________________________________________________