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Trust and Estate Conference
USC Gould School of Law
- CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE)
- + INSTITUTE ON ENTERTAINMENT LAW AND BUSINESS
- + TRUST AND ESTATE CONFERENCE
- + INSTITUTE FOR CORPORATE COUNSEL
- + TAX INSTITUTE
- + REAL ESTATE LAW AND BUSINESS FORUM
- + INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INSTITUTE
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49th Annual Trust and Estate Conference
November 17, 2023
Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles
Hybrid Format (In-Person & Virtual)
Join USC Gould School of Law for the 49th Annual Trust and Estate Conference on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Full registration details and program coming soon. To browse last year's program, download the brochure.
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.
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.
About the Trust and Estate Conference:
For over 48 years, the USC Gould Trust and Estate Conference has provided high-quality continuing education customized for trust and estate planning professionals, including attorneys, paralegals, trust officers, accountants, financial institution executives, private professional fiduciaries, wealth management professionals, fiduciary officers, underwriters and insurance advisors.
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Visit the registration information page for more information on fees, CE credit details and FAQs.
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Sponsorship includes ticketing, publicity and other benefits, depending on the level of sponsorship chosen. Contact Wendy Wiley Willett at wwiley@law.usc.edu for more information about sponsorship opportunities. Let us tailor your sponsorship to best serve your needs!
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