The Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section is a leading national forum for lawyers, and currently has over 30,000 members. The Real Property Division focuses on legal aspects of property use, ownership, development, transfer, regulation, financing, taxation and disposal. The Trust and Estate Division focuses on all aspects of trusts, estate planning, employee benefits, insurance, and probate and trust litigation.
Upcoming RPTE Meetings and Announcements
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Joint Fall CLE Meeting
September 23-25, 2010, Toronto, ON
Two days of cutting edge trust and estate CLE
Upcoming eCLE Teleconferences/Webcasts
Pulling Back the Curtain: Dealing with Oft-overlooked State Death Taxes
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Green Building Codes and Ordinances: Challenges and Opportunities for Property Owners and Local Governments
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Ethical Issues in Estate Planning for Pet Owners
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Upcoming RPTE Group and Committee Conference Calls
September Group and Committee Conference Calls
These Group calls are a complimentary
benefit of Section membership and normally are limited to Section
members. However, prospective members are welcome to join a call
without charge to learn more about the Groups and how to become
involved upon joining the Section. Topics of upcoming Group calls are
summarized below. Click here for more RP
conference calls and more TE conference calls.
Thursday, September 16, 2010, 3:00-4:00 p.m. CT
Non-Tax Estate Planning Considerations Group (TE)
Dial In: 866-646-6488, International: +1 707-287-9583, Passcode: 5380700259
Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 1:00-2:00 p.m. CT
Commercial Real Estate Transactions Group (RP)
Dial In: 866-646-6488, International: +1 707-287-9583, Passcode: 5577419753
Foreseeing, Forewarning and Forestalling Foreclosure
Billions of dollars in commercial real estate loans are scheduled to become due over the next several months. Now is the time for commercial real estate lenders and borrowers to be prepared. Dean Alterman of Folawn Alterman & Richardson LLP in Portland, Oregon and Racole Henry of Gladstone Law Group, Boca Raton, Florida will lead a practical discussion on the various loss mitigation options available to lenders, borrowers and investors in anticipation of default circumstances, foreclosure and litigation, including workouts, receiverships and restructurings.
Recent Government Submissions and Reports
Trust and Estate
Charitable Planning and Organizations Group
Comments to IRS Notice 2010-19; Internal Revenue Code Section 2511(c)
Charitable Planning and Organizations Group, Charitable Planning Committee
Comments to IRS on Payout Requirements for Type III Supporting Organizations
Estate and Gift Tax Committee
REG-119532-08 (Graduated Retained Interests)
Individual & Fiduciary Income Tax Committee
IRS Proposed Regulation 26 CFR 1.67-4, REG-128224-06 Regarding Fees of Trusts and Estates
Non-Tax Estate Planning Considerations Group
Revocable Trust Accounts: 12 CFR Part 330, RIN 3064-AD33
Business Planning Group
Comments on Alternate Valuation Proposed Regulations under § 20.2032-1(f)(1)
Income & Transfer Tax Planning Group
Comments to Notice 2008-32
Estate and Gift Tax Committee
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Charitable Planning and Organizations
Comments in response to the Internal Revenue Services notice of proposed rulemaking concerning Internal Revenue Code Sections 509 and 4943.
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New! - ABA's Economic Recovery Resources Web Portal
During this economic downturn, RPTE and the ABA are working to provide you with assistance in weathering these tough times. The ABA Economic Recovery Resources Web Portal provides information from job searching, personal development and career transitions to practice management tips, advice for dealing with stress, and discounts on ABA offerings. The site also lists nearly 50 CLE Now! Sessions on a wide range of legal topics offered by the Center for CLE. These programs are free digital downloads that members can access whenever and wherever they want.
The federal government has, through the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and other legislation, created a series of stimulus bills, the thrust of much of which affects the development and financing of real estate property (both commercial and residential). These stimulus bills also provide for a variety of programs which may impact areas of practice critical to many of our section members. The RPTE Economic Recovery Resources Web Portal has been created for some of these bills and for related information. We hope you find this information useful.
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