*CE Eligible: 2 CE credits are available to subscribers with these designations: CFP, CLU, ChFC and RICP. Special Note: This program is also approved for two CE credit hours for Investment Advisor Representatives.
This course is on the intergenerational transfer of property and will focus on what CPAs should know about trusts and estates. It will cover many topics ranging from fundamental legal principles of trusts and estates to how language in the trust instrument accomplishes a particular tax result.
We will also discuss the legal definitions and principles of estates and trusts, the basic principles regarding property ownership, and the types of trusts commonly used. We will also delve into trust accounting fundamentals and the specific clauses that are important to understand, including formula valuation clauses.
Learning Objectives:
Determine how to read and understand estate planning instruments
Identify basic fiduciary accounting principles
Recognize select planning opportunities and traps
Identify the requirements for a trust to be a qualified designated beneficiary of an IRA
Determine how to use IRD to fund charitable bequests
