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How to Structure Revocable Living Trusts

  • Training

  • 3 Hours
  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE)
  • ID: 5944966
A revocable living trust is typically the central document of an estate plan, so being able to counsel clients as to the best structure for their specific circumstances is an important skill. Clients look to their attorney for guidance on how best to implement their wishes with respect to the disposition of their property without creating an administrative mess.

This program gives you the essential foundational knowledge and understanding that you need to effectively structure a revocable living trust for a variety of client scenarios. In addition to providing information on advising clients and drafting options, the expert panelists examine revocable living trusts from a trust administration standpoint to flag what works and what doesn’t work. Hone your craft with expert guidance!

Course Content

9:30 - 9:45 am - Overview of Massachusetts Estate Tax and Federal Estate, Gift, and GST Tax Laws

Pamela L. Halter,
Howland Capital Management, Inc, Boston

9:45 - 10:05 am - Overview of Basic Trust Terminology

James W. Murphy,
Northeast Investment Management, Inc, Boston

10:05 - 10:15 am - Provisions While Grantor Is Living

James W. Murphy,
Northeast Investment Management, Inc, Boston

10:15 - 10:35 am - Structure for Surviving Spouse - Credit Shelter Trust and Marital Trust

10:35 - 10:55 am - Structure for Children and More Remote Descendants - Creditor Protection Considerations

Dara Lynn S. Freytag, Esq.,
Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, PC, Boston

10:55 - 11:00 am - Break

11:00 - 11:15 am - Trustee Selection

James W. Murphy,
Northeast Investment Management, Inc, Boston

11:15 - 11:35 am - Trustee Guidance v. Distribution Limitations/Restrictions

James W. Murphy,
Northeast Investment Management, Inc, Boston

11:35 - 11:55 am - Retirement Benefit Provisions

Dara Lynn S. Freytag, Esq.,
Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, PC, Boston

11:55 - 12:10 pm - Miscellaneous Provisions Integral to Trust Administration

Pamela L. Halter,
Howland Capital Management, Inc, Boston

12:10 - 12:25 pm - Trust Funding

12:25 - 12:30 pm - 'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring the convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

Speaker(s)

Chair

Pamela L. Halter
Howland Capital Management, Inc, Boston

Faculty

Dara Lynn S. Freytag, Esq.
Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, PC, Boston

James W. Murphy
Northeast Investment Management, Inc, Boston