Because every client possesses unique attributes and objectives, the need for customization, security, and the financial benefits to the client, as well as their survivors that proper planning creates, is essential This workshop provides an overview of different types of Estate Planning tools and how a Trust-based estate plan can provide a client with the advantage of customization in addition to privacy from probate courts.

Objectives:

• Understanding asset ownership
• Pitfalls of sole reliance upon beneficiary designations to transfer assets
• Pitfalls of sole reliance on a Last Will and Testament to transfer assets
• Solutions and benefits the creation of a Trust can provide

Presented by Brian Eagle, Eagle & Fein

ESOPs are qualified retirement plans which provide employees an ownership interest in the selling company. There are nearly 7,000 ESOPs in the United States and more than 14.2 million participants are currently employed or covered by an ESOP. The federal government has put many regulations in place which must be strictly adhered to in order to successfully establish and maintain an ESOP. This workshop is designed to provide an analysis of the creation of an ESOP allowing advisors to guide their clients who are looking to leave a lasting legacy with their employees and community.

Objectives:

• Understanding ESOPs and their structure
• Review of IRS Code § 1042
• Overview of the design & implementation of the ESOP and Trust

Presented by Brian Eagle, Eagle & Fein