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50th Annual Trust and Estate Conference

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Registration information and the full program will be announced in Fall 2024.

Hybrid: Virtual & In-Person at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles

Join USC Gould for the 50th Annual Trust and Estate Conference. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with trust, estate planning, probate and elder law professionals and talk through practical and realistic solutions to the biggest questions in the field today. Our expert speakers will share valuable insight into the techniques instrumental to the success of their very own practices.

Why Attend TEC:

  • Get up-to-speed on recent developments in probate and trust.
  • Gain insights into the practical applications of the latest legislation and case law.
  • Discover how changes in federal regulations impact wills, trusts, and estate planning.
  • Learn from industry experts with a wealth of experience and knowledge.
  • Network with peers and build connections within the legal community.

Navigating the evolving and complex trust and estate landscape

About the Conference

For 50 years, USC Gould’s Trust and Estate Conference has been delivering practical and real-life solutions from speakers with a proven track record of addressing unexpected problems in estate planning, probate, and trust administration.

The conference typically attracts over 500 of your peers for unrivaled networking and learning opportunities from both the speakers and your professional colleagues.

Who Should Attend?

TEC is the ideal conference for trust and estate planning professionals including

  • Attorneys
  • Paralegals
  • Trust officers
  • Accountants
  • Financial institution executives
  • Fiduciary officers and private professional fiduciaries
  • Wealth management professionals
  • Underwriters and insurance advisors

Continuing education units are available for lawyers, accountants, financial planners, professional fiduciaries, trust and financial advisors. Legal specialization credits are available in Taxation Law and Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship includes ticketing, publicity and other benefits, depending on the level of sponsorship chosen.

Contact Wendy Wiley Willett at [email protected] for more information about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities.

Let us tailor your sponsorship to best serve your needs!

THANK YOU TO OUR

Sponsors

Get the Inside Scoop

Connect with trust, estate planning, probate, and elder law professionals and talk through practical and realistic solutions to the biggest questions in the field today. Our unmatched lineup of speakers will share valuable insight into the techniques instrumental to the success of their very own practices.

Location & Details

The Institute will be held at:

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
404 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Limited valet parking is available for $24 per day with validation or $35 per night for overnight guests at the Conference hotel. Nearby self-parking is also available at the City National Plaza Garage (located across the street from the hotel at 444 South Flower Street) for $40 per day. No validations are available for offsite parking lots.

What's included with registration? toggle arrow icon

Your registration fee includes all sessions, continental breakfast, luncheon, networking refreshment breaks, continuing education credit, the Conference Syllabus (in print and electronic download formats), and access to the Conference event platform. The Conference Syllabus highlights and expands upon the sessions and also includes a copy of our annual Resource Guide (a Trust and Estate Professional Directory covering Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties).  Videos On Demand will be available until February 19, 2025, for MCLE credit only.

Should I bring my own binder? toggle arrow icon

USC is committed to sustainability and eliminating single-use plastics. As a result, syllabus materials will not include a binder. The materials will be delivered as a packet of recyclable paper at Will Call. No print materials will be supplied for Virtual registrations.

 
Are video recordings of the Conference available? toggle arrow icon

Video recordings of all sessions are included with each ticket purchase. If you are unable to attend the Conference, purchase Videos On Demand and receive CLE credit for viewing the sessions until February 19, 2025. You cannot claim additional credit for viewing a recording of a session you also attended in person.

Where is the Conference held? Are there accommodations available? toggle arrow icon

The Trust and Estate Conference will be held at:
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
404 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Information: (213) 624-1000  

A limited number of discounted sleeping rooms will be available to Conference participants at the hotel and will be held until October 28, 2024. Room rates are as follows: $199 for a traditional room and $249 for a city view.

Please use the Reservations link below to book your room under our special group rate.

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1722530325439&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Where do I park? toggle arrow icon

Limited valet parking is available for $24 per day with validation or $35 per night for overnight guests at the Conference hotel. Nearby self-parking is also available at the City National Plaza Garage (located across the street from the hotel at 444 South Flower Street) for $40 per day.  No validations are available for offsite parking lots.

 
What are the accommodations for dietary restrictions and special access needs? toggle arrow icon

USC Gould School of Law welcomes the participation of individuals with special needs at our continuing legal education events. If you require special accommodations, a vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free/kosher meal, or have any other questions, please contact us at (213) 821-3580 or [email protected] for assistance.

 
Is there a dress code? toggle arrow icon

We recommend business casual attire and comfortable shoes for walking around the hotel.

 
How can I exhibit at, or sponsor, the event? toggle arrow icon

Tables for the 2024 Conference are sold out.  Please contact Wendy Wiley Willett at (213) 821-3579 or [email protected] with questions. Space is limited and we encourage you to reserve your space as soon as possible each year!

 
Can I cancel and get a refund? toggle arrow icon

All registrations and purchases are final and non-refundable.

 
How can I contact you? toggle arrow icon

Email [email protected] or call (213) 821-3580.

 
How can I subscribe to your mailing list? toggle arrow icon

Subscribe to our mailing list and keep up-to-date on our programs by filling out the form on this page titled "Subscribe for Updates."

Contact Us

Continuing Legal Education
USC Gould School of Law
699 Exposition Boulevard, Suite 326
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0071

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