This seminar is designed to educate both real estate practitioners as well as estate planning, probate and trust law practitioners about the use of land trusts. This seminar will be of assistance to lawyers practicing in the areas of business litigation and civil trial to the extent the matters involve land trusts. This seminar will not only educate its participants on the history of land trusts but will also provide them with current information regarding the Florida Land Trust Act. In order to appeal to a broad range of practitioners, the course will address the land trust issues to consider on topics such as financing considerations, title concerns, homestead issues, asset protection issues and tax considerations. The unique aspects of land trusts may also create certain ethical concerns which need to be taken into consideration when using land trusts. Participants will be educated on the overall selection of a land trust entity and how a land trust compares with other forms of ownership

8:00 a.m. – 8:25 a.m.

Late Registration

8:25 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Opening Remarks
S. Katherine Frazier, Tampa – Program Co-Chair

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
History and Uses of Land Trusts
Julius J. Zschau, Clearwater

9:00 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.
The “Illinois” Land Trust, the View from Illinois
Cliff Scott-Rudnick, Chicago

9:35 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
Florida Land Trust Act
S. Katherine Frazier, Tampa - Program Co - Chair
Wilhelmina F. Kightlinger, Tampa - Program Co - Chair

10:10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
Break

10:20 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Selection of Land Trust Entity; Comparison with Other Forms of Ownership
Andrew M. O’Malley, Tampa

10:50 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.
Financing Considerations for Land Trusts
Robert G. Stern, Tampa

11:25 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Tax and Estate Planning Considerations
S. Dresden Brunner, Naples

12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Ethical Considerations and Conflicts Among Interested Parties
Michael A. Bedke, Tampa

1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Asset Protection Using Land Trusts
Denis A. Kleinfeld, Fort Lauderdale

1:50 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Break

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion on the Practical Applications and Uses of Land Trusts
Mark Warda, Lake Wales
Joseph E. Seagle, Orlando
Wilhelmina F. Kightlinger, Tampa
Andrew M. O’Malley, Tampa
Michael A. Bedke, Tampa
Julius J. Zschau, Clearwater

To register for the live Webcast, please print and complete the registration form then send with payment by mail or fax. Call The Florida Bar Order Entry Department at (800) 342-8060 ext. 5831 with any questions.

WEBCAST - Registrants who participate in the live webcast will receive an email with a link and log-in credentials days prior to the seminar to include access to the course materials. If you do not have an e-mail address, contact Order Entry Department at 850-561-5831.
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