19th Annual International Estate Planning Institute
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and STEP NY are pleased to present the 19th Annual International Estate Planning Institute on Thursday-Friday, March 14-15, 2024. This two-day Institute is a much-anticipated annual event at which trust and estate practitioners, bankers, and accountants from around the world gather to hear the leaders in their fields exchange ideas and discuss developments regarding cross-border planning with a U.S. component. There will be plenty of networking time, permitting you to pose questions to the faculty, compare notes with fellow practitioners in the legal, banking and accounting fields and visit with sponsors. A luncheon on the first day of the Institute and an evening cocktail reception will afford attendees opportunities for networking and enjoying the company of your peers.
REGISTRATION FEES
- NYSBA Section Member*: $1,750 (as of 1/1/24) $1,695 (Early Bird thru 12/31)
- NYSBA or STEP Member: $1,995 (as of 1/1/24) $1,795 (Early Bird thru 12/31)
- NYSBA or STEP Non-Member: $2,295 (as of 1/1/24) $2,095 (Early Bird thru 12/31)
* NYSBA Sections: Trusts and Estates Law / International
11.5 MCLE Credits / 10.5 CPE Credits
TO REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAM
- Call the NYSBA Member Resource Center at 1-800-582-2452 or 518-463-3724.
- To Register online, you must have a NYSBA account set up.
Please be advised that attendance for this program is in-person only. No recording will be available for purchase after the program.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- 100% refund for cancellations received before March 4, 2024.
- 50% refund for cancellations received March 4, 2024 – March 13, 2024.
- No refund for cancellations received after March 13, 2024.
Please be advised that the New York Hilton Midtown Room Block has been closed.
NYSBA and STEP NY are proud partners for this program!
Thank You to our Sponsors!
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Exhibitors
Speaker's Dinner Sponsor
- March 14, 2024
- March 15, 2024
- 8:30 AM
- 12:25 PM
- 10.5
- 1.0
- 11.5
- New York City
- New York Hilton Midtown
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Schedule
Day 1 – Thursday, March 14
(Lunch has been extended by 30 minutes – PM scheduled adjusted accordingly)
6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Exhibitor set-up (Grand Ballroom Foyer – Third Floor)
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Registration (Grand Ballroom Foyer – Third Floor)
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast (Grand Ballroom – Third Floor)
8:30 a.m. – 4:55 pm.
General Session (Grand Ballroom – Third Floor)
8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.
Welcome/Introductions/Announcements
8:40 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
1. New Developments
Get an update on the pressing issues affecting our practices today!
Speakers:
Megan R. Worrell, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, New York, NY
Ruth A. Mattson, Partner, Verrill Dana LLP, Boston, MA
1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice / 1.0 CPE Credit in Taxation
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
2. Foreign Trusts
Using Foreign Partnerships to Hold U.S. Situs Assets, Interplay with 663(b) and FAI Planning.
Speakers:
Sarah B. Jacobson, Partner, Day Pitney LLP, Miami, FL
Carl A. Merino, Partner, Day Pitney LLP, New York, NY
Dina Kapur Sanna, Partner, Day Pitney LLP, New York, NY
1.5 Credits in Areas of Professional Practice / 1.5 CPE Credits in Taxation
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Refreshment/Coffee Break
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
3. Income Tax Treaties
We will take a closer look at various U.S. Income Tax Treaties.
Speakers:
Canada
• Cheyenne Reese, Legacy Tax and Trust Lawyers, Vancouver, BC
France
• Stephanie Auferil, Partner, Arkwood SCP, Paris, France
Italy
• Nicola Saccardo, Partner, Charles Russell Speechlys, London, England
U.K.
• Patrick Harney, Partner, Mishcon de Ryea LLP, London, England
U.S.
• Andrew Haave, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs, New York, NY
1.5 Credits in Areas of Professional Practice / 1.5 CPE Credits in Taxation
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch
(Lunch has been extended by 30 minutes – PM scheduled adjusted accordingly)
2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
4. Family Office
Let’s discuss what a “family office” looks like; how to set them up; where they should be based; and what clients really need.
Speakers:
Elise McGee, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Chicago, IL
Elisa Shevlin Rizzo, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, New York, NY
1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice / 1.0 CPE Credit in Advisory Services-Business Law
2:50 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
5. Foreign Exchange Control
Learn the rules of the road when working with clients with assets in India and China.
Speakers:
Anshu Khanna, Nangia Andersen LLP, New York, NY
Kevin Lee, Stephenson Harwood, Hong Kong
1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice / 1.0 CPE Credit in Advisory Services-Business Law
3:40 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.
Refreshment/Coffee Break
4:10 p.m. – 5:25 p.m.
6. Golden Visa & Mobility Panel
Join us to learn about popular destinations our clients consider for additional residency and citizenship options; both how to move and what taxes you may have to pay!
Moderator:
Judi Galst, Managing Partner, Henley & Partners, New York, NY
Speakers:
Italy
• Alessandro Bavila, Partner, Maisto E Associati, Milan, Italy
Malta
• Rosanne Bonnici, Partner, Fenech & Fenech Advocates, Malta
Switzerland
• Alejandro Maniewicz Wins, Associate, Oberson Abels SA, Geneva, Switzerland
U.K.
• Chris Moorcroft, Partner, Harbottle & Lewis, London, England
U.S.
• Leigh-Alexandra Basha, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Washington, DC
1.5 Credits in Areas of Professional Practice / 1.5 CPE Credits in Taxation
5:25 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wrap Up – Followed by Cocktail Reception
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
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Day 2 – Friday, March 15
8:00 a.m.
Exhibitors (Grand Ballroom Foyer – Third Floor)
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Registration (Grand Ballroom Foyer – Third Floor)
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast (Grand Ballroom – Third Floor)
8:30 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
General Session (Grand Ballroom – Third Floor)
8:30 a.m. – 8:35 a.m.
Introductions/Announcements
8:35 a.m. – 9:25 a.m.
7. Private Placement Life Insurance
Take a deeper dive into how PPLI is used in foreign trusts and pre-immigration planning, including a discussion on investor control and the interaction with financial institutions.
Speakers:
Robert D. Colvin, Principal, Robert D. Colvin & Associate, Houston, TX
Perry A. Lerner, Co-Founder, Crown Global Insurance Group, LLC, New York, NY
1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice / 1.0 CPE Credit in Advisory Services-Finance
9:25 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
8. New Middle East Structures and Region Update
Join us for a regional update focusing on new succession structures for Middle East families and new tax regimes being implemented.
Speakers:
Hayel F. Hourani, Partner, Hourani & Partners, Dubai, UAE
Sunita Singh-Dalal, Partner, Hourani & Partners, Dubai, UAE
1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice / 1.0 CPE Credit in Taxation
10:15 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
Refreshment/Coffee Break
10:40 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
9. International Marriage & Divorce
This discussion will cover the use and enforceability of pre and post nuptial agreements, different marital regimes, domestic partnerships, and trusts, as part of the toolbox for planning for international couples.
Speakers:
Michelle B. Graham, Partner, Withersworldwide, San Diego, CA
Joshua S. Rubenstein, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, New York, NY
1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice / 1.0 CPE Credit in Specialized Knowledge
11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
10. Lawyers as Gatekeepers – Ethical Considerations
We will discuss the developments in ethical considerations affecting U.S. lawyers working with international families, especially with respect to amendments to the ABA’s Model Rules for Professional Conduct.
Speakers:
Glenn G. Fox, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP, New York, NY
Carolyn A. Reers, Partner, Wiggin & Dana LLP, Greenwich, CT and New York, NY
1.0 Credit in Ethics / No CPE Credit
12:20 p.m. – 12:25 p.m.
Wrap Up
- Stephanie Auferil, Arkwood SCP
- Leigh-Alexandra Basha, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
- Alessandro Bavila, Maisto E Associati
- Rosanne Bonnici, Fenech & Fenech Advocates
- Robert D. Colvin, Robert D. Colvin & Associate
- Glenn G. Fox, Baker & McKenzie LLP
- Judi Galst, Henley & Partners
- Michelle B. Graham, Withersworldwide
- Andrew Haave, Goldman Sachs
- Patrick Harney, Mishcon de Reya
- Hayel F. Hourani, Speaker, Hourani & Partners
- Sarah B. Jacobson, Day Pitney LLP
- Anshu Khanna, Nangia Andersen LLP
- Kevin Lee, Stephenson Harwood
- Perry A. Lerner, Crown Global Insurance Group, LLC
- Ruth A. Mattson, Verrill Dana LLP
- Elise J. McGee, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
- Carl A. Merino, Day Pitney LLP
- Chris Moorcroft, Harbottle & Lewis LLP
- Carolyn A. Reers, Wiggin and Dana LLP
- Cheyenne Reese, Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers
- Nicola Saccardo, Charles Russell Speechlys
- Joshua S. Rubenstein, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
- Dina Kapur Sanna, Day Pitney LLP
- Elisa Shevlin Rizzo, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
- Sunita Singh-Dalal, Hourani & Partners
- Alejandro Maniewicz Wins, Oberson Abels SA
- Megan R. Worrell, JPMorgan Private Bank
- In-Person
- 0NG91
- Trusts & Estates Law Section
- International Section
- Committee on Continuing Legal Education