Lawyers e-Journal
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008
Upcoming educational programming schedule
Join the MBA for a Casemaker training session and roundtable discussion
To register for the following programs, call MBA Member Services at (617) 338-0530, [e-mail membership] or visit the CLE Web site.
Roundtable
Tales and Tips of Effective Marketing Luncheon Roundtable (lunch provided)
Course #: LPB08
Introductory level
Monday, Feb. 25, 1–2:30 pm
Hampden Hall of Justice, 50 State St., Springfield
The Law Practice Management Section believes that the ability to effectively practice and manage a practice requires a solid, qualified client base. To achieve that base, attorneys must institute an effective marketing program which will differ from attorney to attorney and from practice type to practice type. An effective marketing program leads to a better income, a higher quality of client and less stress in your practice. And effective marketing does not require a huge investment. Participants will learn strategies for:
Attorneys establishing a practice and attorneys who want to improve marketing strategies should attend.
For more roundtable information, or to register, visit the MBA Calendar.
Seminar Series
How to Probate an Estate: Part II
Settling an estate is an essential element of a probate practice. These companion courses will help you to build your practice on a solid foundation. Part I focused on estate administration and Part II will focus on the taxation of estates.
How to Probate an Estate, Part II
Course #: PLC08
Introductory level
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 4–7:30 p.m.
MBA, 20 West St., Boston
For more information, click here.
Our panelists will focus on the nuts and bolts of the taxation of estates, including:
Collecting the information you need to decide whether the estate is subject to estate or income tax;
Placing a value on the estate;
Obtaining the release of the estate tax lien;
Preparing estate tax returns;
Meeting time limits for processing tax forms; and
Fiduciary income tax issues.
Attendance at both sessions is encouraged, but not required. Discounted rates for attending both Part I and II. Join us and start building your career as a trusts and estates practitioner.
Seminar Series
Business Basics for Divorce Lawyers:
Three Basic Programs for the Beginning Divorce Lawyer
Beginning divorce lawyers often assume that valuation and taxes only matter in complex cases. This series of programs will simplify the mysteries of tax and valuation at the most basic level. It will help you communicate with your expert and work confidently with your business owner client.
NOTE: Attendance at the three sessions is encouraged, but not required. Discounted rates for attending two or more sessions.
Part III: Reading and Using Tax Returns in Divorce Cases
Course #: FLL08
Introductory level
Monday, Feb. 11, 4–7 p.m.
MBA, 20 West St., Boston
For more information, click here.
Topics include:
- Discovery, the basic structure of returns, how to locate assets and calculate income;
- How to compare returns over a period of years;
- When to hire a forensic accountant, and more.
The course will also include basic review of divorce tax principles, such as alimony, child support, personal loans, capital gains and losses, earned income credit, dependency exemptions, and more.
Casemaker Training
MBA members have free, unlimited use of Casemaker, which was recently upgraded in January 2008. A Web-based legal research library, Casemaker allows users to search and browse historic and current state and federal case law, state statutes and regulations, ethics opinions, rules of professional conduct and more. Learn how to best utilize this free tool at one of our Casemaker training programs, held at central locations around the state.
Casemaker Training (Worcester)
Course #: CASEP08
Introductory level
Thursday, Feb. 28
2 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Trial Court Law Library, Worcester
For directions, click here or call (508) 756-1665 ext. 185.
*Although the MBA does charge a fee for trainings, the fee is charged only in order to cover costs associated with putting on trainings.
Because space at Casemaker trainings is limited, online enrollment is not available. To register for a training session, call Member Services at (617) 338-0530 or toll-free at (877) 676-6500.