Tuesday, November 14, 2006

PBI's 2006 "Estate Law Institute"


The 13th Annual "Estate Law Institute", sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, will be offered in Philadelphia on Wednesday, November 15, and Thursday, November 16, 2006, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, located at 12th & Arch Streets, from 8:30 to 4:45 pm each day.

The Institute is described by PBI as follows:


Every year, more than 400 of Pennsylvania’s finest estate lawyers attend the Estate Law Institute and think it is the best way to remain informed in the changing world of an estate practice. Join your colleagues at our "custom" program with sophisticated tracks discussing issues that arise with high-net-worth clients, as well as overviews of both planning and administration topics, perfect for those entering the field.

Take advantage of walking through our extensive exhibit area where you will find a variety of products and services that can enhance your estate practice.

A wide range of updates ensures that the general practitioner, as well as those specializing in estate practice, stays up-to-the-minute on all the latest issues and strategies.


The list of topics during the two-day Institute will include (but certainly not be limited to):

  • New Pennsylvania Uniform Trust Act
  • Act 43 & Deficit Reduction Act Issues
  • Changing Face of Estate Practice
  • Keeping the Business in the Family
  • Federal Estate & Gift Taxation
  • Orphans' Court Rules Update
  • Probate & Estate Distribution Issues
  • Asset Protection Planning
Registration begins at 7:45 am each day. Further information can be obtained online here.