Originally held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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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 fourth 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 Whitney Houston, Kirk Douglas, Robert Indiana, Aretha Franklin, Philip & Helen Wrigley, and Robin Williams.
Program Fee:
$69 for Members | $169 for NonmembersMembers who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2018-2020), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.
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Lauren G. Dell
Brown AdvisoryStacia C. Kroetz
Brown Brothers HarrimanJessica D. Soojian
Silberman Zaretsky PCDaniel J. Studin
Morrison Cohen LLPDavid E. Stutzman
Seward & Kissel LLPSamuel F. Thomas
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3:00pm – 3:05pm
Introduction & Program Overview
Jessica Galligan Goldsmith3:05pm – 3:30pm
Estate of Whitney Houston – The Perils of Short-Term Trusts
Jessica Soojian3:30pm – 3:55pm
Estate of Kirk Douglas – The Pros and Cons of Inter Vivos Transfers
Lauren G. Dell3:55pm – 4:20pm
Estate of Robert Indiana – Undue Influence and Financial Mismanagement
David E. Stutzman4:20pm – 4:45pm
Estate of Aretha Franklin – Possible Intestacy
Stacia C. Kroetz4:45pm – 5:00pm
Coffee Break5:00pm – 5:25pm
Estate of Philip & Helen Wrigley – Liquidity Issues
Daniel J. Studin5:25pm – 5:50pm
Estate of Robin Williams – Problems with Publicity Rights
Samuel F. Thomas5:50pm – 6:00pm
Questions and Answers
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CLE Credit
New York: 3.0 Professional Practice
New Jersey: 3.2 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______________________________________________________________