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WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Top Topics in Commercial (and Residential) Real Estate
Real Property Trust and Estate Law Track (Central Ballroom AB)
Learn from seasoned commercial real estate attorneys as they discuss the latest trends in the law involving retail, office, and industrial transactions, including sales, financing and insurance, with a look at the REAL Act and its future impact on both residential and commercial development and sales.
Moderator/Speaker:
Leah Sandbank Kaufman, Esq., McManimon Scotland & Baumann LLC
Speakers:
F. Bradford Batcha, Esq., Batcha & Batcha LLC
Stuart J. Lieberman, Esq., Lieberman & Blecher PC
Matthew J. Schiller, Esq., Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
3:45PM - 5:15PM
To Foreclose or Not to Foreclose: Challenges in Commercial Foreclosures
Real Property Trust and Estate Law Track (Central Meeting Room 4)
The seminar will explore current pressing challenges and strategies surrounding commercial foreclosure matters in New Jersey. Panelists will discuss, inter alia, the pros and cons of pursuing a judicial foreclosure versus a deed in lieu agreement and the impact of Tyler v. Hennepin County, The New Jersey Community Wealth Preservation Act and The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, on commercial foreclosures.
Moderator/Speaker:
Matthew J. Schiller, Esq., Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP
Speakers:
Holly Burke, Esq., Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP
Matthew A. Cohen, Esq., Two Rivers Title Company
THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM
Fiduciary Litigation Update
Real Property Trust and Estate Law Track (Central Meeting Room 4)
This segment will include a panel discussion of recent developments in the area of fiduciary litigation. Not only will the panel address recent cases, but also pending and proposed legislative changes that will impact the area.
Moderator/Speaker:
Christine Socha Czapek, Esq., Borteck & Czapek, PC.
Speakers:
Andrew J. DeMaio, Esq., of Counsel, Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.
Timothy M. Ferges, Esq., McCarter & English, LLP
Steven K. Mignogna, Esq., Archer & Greiner PC
THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM
The Intersection Between Real Estate and Landlord Tenant Law
Real Property Trust and Estate Law Track (Studio 3)
Topics we will cover are: 1. How to determine the status and rights of occupants in a property during and after a real estate transaction. 2. How to allow advise buyers if, when and how they would be able to take possession of the purchase for their own use. 3. How to tailor the real estate contract to account for the unique needs of an occupied unit. How to protect your clients from issues down the line by making sure the transfer of the tenancy is properly executed. 4. How to apply the laws surrounding tenants and squatters to achieve optimal results for your clients, whether they are buyers or sellers.
Moderator/Speaker:
Lawrence M. Centanni, Esq., Law Office of Lawrence M. Centanni, PC
Speaker:
Eileen Conaty, Esq., Law Office of Lawrence M. Centanni, PC
THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM
Residential Real Estate from A-Z
Real Property Trust and Estate Law Track (Central Ballroom AB)
Anyone who conducts residential real estate closings cannot afford to miss this informative basic course. Representing the purchaser of seller of residential real property in New Jersey demands a special set of skills and knowledge. Other Related Tracks: Young Lawyers
Moderator/Speaker:
Nicole Timpanaro, CEO, Fortune Title Agency
Speakers:
Janice L. Heinold, Esq., Raymond Coleman Heinold LLP
Christopher Imad Mdeway, Esq., Kaufman Dolowich
THURSDAY, MAY 15
1:15PM - 2:45PM
Estate Administration 101
Real Property Trust and Estate Law Track (Luna)
Join this introductory seminar for practitioners addressing basic estate administration procedures and common issues confronted by attorneys who assist clients with probating wills and administering estates. The seminar will include a thorough review of the newly released NJ-IT-R, inheritance tax return.
Moderator/Speaker:
Dana A. Bennett, Esq., Bennett Law LLC
Speakers:
Maria A. Cestone, Esq., Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP
Nicholas W. Keller, Esq., McCarter & English
Hubert Klein, Eisner Advisory Group LLC
THURSDAY, MAY 15
3:15PM - 4:45PM
A Deeper Dive Into New Jersey Estate Planning and Estate and Gift Tax Update
Real Property Trust and Estate Law Track (Luna)
During this seminar, the presenters will provide a deeper dive into New Jersey estate planning. The speakers will share sophisticated planning tools, offering practical insights to maximize the utility of standard estate planning instruments while exploring innovative approaches and drafting strategies for increased flexibility in an unpredictable environment. Learn planning opportunities to adeptly customize plans to address the unique situations and needs of clients. Key topics to be discussed: Practical insights to maximize the utility of standard estate planning instruments, including revocable trusts Sophisticated planning techniques – Innovative approaches and drafting strategies for increased flexibility in an unpredictable environment – ILITs, SLATs, GST trusts, GRATs, charitable trusts, intra-family loans, IDGTs Deeper understanding of controlling tax burdens – planning for NJ inheritance tax, DSUE Learn to customize plans to adeptly address the unique situations and needs of clients Description: The program will review recent developments in the estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax arena that could have a substantial impact on your clients’ estate plans. in addition to reviewing recent developments, the panelists will address planning considerations and strategies. Finally, the program will cover proposed and recent legislation including the Uniform Electronic Wills Act.?
Moderator/Speaker:
Glenn A. Henkel, Esq., LL.M., CPA, Kulzer & DiPadova PA
Speakers:
Allison Clayton, Esq., Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP
Susan K. Dromsky-Reed, Esq., Brach Eichler LLC
Adam M. Grenker, Esq., Fox Rothschild, LLP
Abbey Horwitz, Esq., Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP