Trusts & Estates Practice Group Meeting

October 13-14, 2022

Meritas and local host, Tydings & Rosenberg LLP, invite you  to join us in Baltimore, Maryland, USA in October.

The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor. Its convenient location makes it walkable to Tydings, area museums, historic landmarks, and attractions like the National Aquarium and Camden Yards.

Meritas lawyers across the globe who are interested in Trusts & Estates matters are welcome to join.

CLE accreditation for this program is pending.

About the Meeting

CLE accreditation for this program is pending.

RECONNECT... 

IN-PERSON

Take advantage of an array of exciting networking opportunities to engage with your Meritas colleagues, live and in-person! All Meritas members interested in the practice are welcome to join.

LISTEN & LEARN

Enjoy an expert session by Professor Christopher Hoyt on retirement accounts, hear an in-depth economic analysis from Dr. Anirban Basu, plus a Digital Assets session from CEO Lee Poskanzer on the intersection of technology, estates, and the law. 

SHARE BEST PRACTICES

The UnProgram is back! Engage in open sharing of best practices on key trusts & estates issues, practice tips, and business development strategies.

EXPLORE BALTIMORE

Member host, Tydings & Rosenberg LLP, welcomes you to the vibrant "Charm City" along the inner harbor. Enjoy a welcome Dinner Cruise under the stars on the Patapsco River and enjoy a Closing Dinner on the waterfront.

Online registration is now closed.

You can still register by contacting
Manda Herzing directly.




Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

Meritas has secured a group rate of $209 plus applicable taxes per night for a standard guest room. Please reserve by September 21; after that, requests for room will be subject to availability at the hotel's prevailing rate. Cancellation needs to be made 48 hours prior to arrival date, otherwise a 1 night's stay penalty is applied.





Agenda

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Thursday, October 13

5:00 - 6:15 pm
Welcome Reception
Tydings & Rosenberg LLP

One E Pratt Street
Suite 901
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

6:30 - 9:30 pm
Evening Dinner Cruise
Spirit of Baltimore

561 Light St
Baltimore, Maryland 21230

Friday, October 14 

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Trusts & Estates Practice Group Meeting
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

8:30 - 9:00 am
Breakfast

9:00 - 9:15 am
Welcome & Introductions
Norma Stanley, Lowndes (Orlando, Florida) & 
Sona Pancholy, President, Meritas

9:15 - 10:45 am 
Keynote - Retirement Accounts: Planning Optimal Outcomes
Professor Christopher Hoyt, University of Missouri (Kansas City) School of Law

11:00 - 12:00 
No Time to Buy
Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO, Sage Policy Group, Inc. Sponsored by Tydings & Rosenberg LLP

12:00 - 12:45 pm
Networking Lunch

  • InterActive Legal Presentation: The 15-Minute Estate Plan - Steven Palumbo

12:45 - 1:00 pm
Meritas Updates
Kimberly Gendron, US & Canada Regional Director, Meritas

1:00 - 2:00 pm
Digital Assets: The Intersection of Technology, Estates and the Law
Lee Poskanzer, CEO of Directives Communication Systems

2:00 - 2:45 pm
Firearms and Estate Administration: Avoiding the Big Bang for Executors/Trustees
Philip L. Burke, Woods, Oviatt, Gilman LLP 

3:00 - 3:45 pm
ABCs of Building an Elder Law and Special Needs Practice
Dana Perry, Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.; Bobbi Hines, Miller Johnson; Rick Marchese, Woods, Oviatt, Gilman

3:45 - 5:00 pm
The UnProgram

6:30 - 7:30 pm
Cocktails and Networking
Rusty Scupper Restaurant & Bar

7:30 pm
Closing Dinner
Rusty Scupper Restaurant & Bar

402 Key Hwy
Baltimore, Maryland 21230

Attendee List

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Attendees

Health & Safety

Meritas Policy

Please review the Meritas Health & Safety Measures at in-person meetings before registering for this event.

Current policies are subject to change with further state and federal guidance.

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Vaccine Required

Meritas requires that all attendees be fully vaccinated (i.e., two weeks or more have passed since the attendee has received a single-dose vaccine or the second dose in a two-dose series of a vaccine approved by the World Health Organization). 



      

Hotel Protocols

The Hyatt Regency adheres to enhanced cleaning protocols and training, including conducting regular sanitization of frequently touched surfaces and high-traffic guest areas, using hospital-grade disinfectants in guest rooms, gym, and spa, and removing many high-touch items.