February 8, 2022 - 10th Annual Estate Planning Symposium

Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: NOW BEING HELD VIRTUALLY - previously University of Miami Watsco Center, 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables, Florida

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10th Annual Estate Planning Symposium

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Agenda per the below - Seven  (7) 50 minute sessions:

 

1. Common Mistakes and Tips for International Trust and Estate Tax Planning Clients

This session will explore some of the most common tax traps or mistakes when handling international private client matters and ways to mitigate or correct the problems after they arise. It will include topics ranging from typical planning situations, drafting issues, basis issues, trust administration items, property ownership, and reporting and compliance matters.

Presented by Jennifer Wioncek, Bilzin Sumberg & Paul d’Alessandro, Bilzin Sumberg

Presentation Link - Jennifer Wioncek & Paul D'Alessandro

 

2. US Tax Planning for Nonresident Entrepreneurial Families

This presentation will provide a summary of important US tax and estate planning considerations for nonresident entrepreneurs. The presentation will address planning opportunities and pitfalls that apply to (i) permanent nonresident entrepreneurs; and (ii) nonresidents who temporarily become US tax residents and later terminate their US tax residency.

Presented by Michael Bruno, MWE & Melissa Price, MWE

Presentation Link - Michael Bruno and Melissa Price MWE

 

3. Hot in Here: Inflation’s impact on the markets

A session will  include an analysis & discussion around the economy, the global pandemic, policy as a result of the recent election, the upcoming midterm elections & their implications for the financial markets in 2022. By the end of the session, attendees will understand the current macroeconomic environment, including market drivers, challenges & key issues affecting the economy today and throughout 2022.

Presented by Steve Chiavarone, Federated Hermes

Presentation Link - Steve Chiavarone

 

4. 2021 Case Law Update

Program will present the attendees with summaries of important Florida decisions related to probate, trust, and guardianship cases and pertinent applications from the cases.

Presented by Eric Virgil - The Virgil Law Firm

Eric Virgil_Handout_Recent Case Law Update (2021)

 

5. The Genesis Block: An introduction to blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, and more

The presentation will provide a brief overview of blockchain and distributed ledger technology, followed by a discussion of cryptocurrency, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies.  The final section will cover emerging areas such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and Decentralized Finance (DeFi).

Presented by Paul Bances, PayPal & Liam Digregorio, PayPal

Presentation Link - Paul Bances & Liam Digregorio 

 

6. The Life Insurance Goes Right Here!

Life insurance is a tool often touted as easy to use and effective in helping clients with estate and financial planning needs, but its complexities can confound clients and advisors alike. Eric Eklund, Esq. will present a whirl-wind tour designed to give you a solid grounding in the types and uses of life insurance. We will discuss simple case studies to help you identify exactly where and when and HOW to use life insurance. We will talk about what types of products are appropriate and maybe inappropriate for each situation. We will also touch on ways clients can pay for life insurance aiming to demystify “split-dollar” and “premium financing. Learn where the right place is to “put the life insurance” to help your clients and add even more value.

Presented by Eric Eklund, Jones Lowry

Presentation Link - Eric Eklund

Eric Eklund_Handout#1_Life Insurance Basics

Eric Eklund_Handout#2_Assessing Carrier Financial Strength

Eric Eklund_Handout#3_Proprietary Advantages Case Study

7. Estate Planning and Tax Update

 

​​This session will cover recent developments in the estate planning and related tax arena, including a federal and Florida legislative update, a discussion of the recent Smaldino Tax Court case, and overviews of the new Florida Community Property Trust Act and Corporate Transparency Act.

Presented by Mark Brown, Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun & Christopher Weeg, Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun

Presentation Link -   Mark Brown & Christopher Weeg 

 

Continuing Education Information

TBC (CLE/CFP/CTFA/CPE for CPA's/CLU, ChFC/CIMA,CPWA)

 

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