This program will provide an overview of the traditional Jewish perspectives on end-of-life medical and related decisions. Ematai is an organization dedicated to disseminating this information to the public. The Ematai Advanced Health Directive and conversation guide will be reviewed and explained. The goal will be to help equip practitioners with the knowledge and materials,…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 20, 2025. Wikipedia explains this day as follows: “King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. The campaign for a federal holiday in King’s honor began soon after his assassination in 1968….
Many clients have strong religious beliefs, which should be reflected in their estate plans. Practitioners in all disciplines have a role in addressing this goal. Practitioners in every discipline may inquire as to whether a client has any important religious considerations that may affect their planning. But that question is often not enough, as even…
Speakers: Martin M. Shenkman, Esq. and Alan S. Gassman, Esq. A discussion on some facets of the human aspects of estate planning regarding Muslim clients and religion.
Trusts & Estate’s Magazine September 2021 As advisors, it’s important to be sensitive to our clients’ unique values and objectives. In many cases, a client’s planning considerations are motivated by their religious beliefs. In fact, there’s perhaps no area of law in which such beliefs are more relevant and applicable than estate planning, in which…
Speakers: Martin M. Shenkman, Esq. and Nancy Roberts, Esq. This video is an introduction to estate planning considerations for the Baha’i faith. Handout One Slide Per Page
Speakers: Martin M. Shenkman, Esq. and Nancy Roberts, Esq. This video discusses estate planning considerations for the Baha’i faith and planning for the Ḥuqúqu’lláh. Handout One Slide Per Page
Speakers: Martin M. Shenkman and Boaz Feinberg This video discusses estate planning considerations for individuals with assets in Israel, whom may live in Israel and have assets in other countries, and tax planning considerations.
Speakers: Martin M. Shenkman and Terry Lloyd This video discusses estate planning and considerations of tithing that the Mormon faith requires of its practitioners. Handout One Slide Per Page
Speakers: Terry Lloyd and Martin Shenkman