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Beckwith to Co-Chair ALI-ABA's "Sophisticated Estate Planning Techniques"

Washington, D.C., partner Edward Beckwith has been invited to co-chair the 24th Annual Advanced ALI-ABA (American Law Institute/American Bar Association) Course of Study, "Sophisticated Estate Planning Techniques," to be held September 10-11, 2009, at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston.

This annual advanced course of study, composed of over 13 hours of instruction, is designed for experienced estate planning practitioners. The course will begin with a discussion of recent developments and end with an up-to-the-minute examination of planning for same sex couples. If estate tax legislation has been enacted, the program will cover it, or Beckwith will provide an "inside-the-beltway view" of where Congress seems to be headed with this legislation.

Additionally, throughout the two-day session, Beckwith will present on "A Year for Change: Legislative Developments That Will Impact Private Wealth and Private Wealth Planning" and "Ten Charitable Techniques You Should Think About Using Every Day."

Presentations will also be made on aspects of planning which are newly important or different by reason of the current economic downturn, including alternate valuation, effective planning techniques in a low-interest rate environment, and dealing with the unanticipated consequences of structures put in place during an expanding economy. Other topics to be discussed include Special Needs Trusts, Conservation Easements, and Ethical Issues in Asset Protection.

The course can be attended live onsite or via live webcast. For more information please visit the "Sophisticated Estate Planning Techniques" website.