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Tales from the Great Detective of Baker Street, Sherlock Holmes, serve as a launching point for exploring the Mental Health and Substance Abuse challenges that afflict lawyers more than any other profession or occupation.  Billy Newman's lecture includes a discussion of the unique ethics issues that arise when a lawyer's professional competence is compromised by substance abuse or other mental health issues -- as well as the ethical responsibilities of lawyers whose colleagues are struggling with these issues.

    Approved for "Substance Abuse/Mental Health" CLE credit in North Carolina.

    Approved for "Competence" CLE credit in California.

    Approved for "Ethics" CLE credit in most other states.

Billy Newman presents an intensely interesting look at several well-publicized cases of the past year or two that illustrate how trademarks and copyrights can impact your own clients. Billy uses the lessons of celebrity cases to demonstrate how your own non-celebrity clients can easily become entangled in expensive intellectual property disputes. Cases discussed and explained include:

• The copyright dispute between Pharrel Williams, Robin Thicke, and the Estate of Marvin Gaye
• The copyright controversy surrounding Katy Perry and the "Dancing Shark" at the Super Bowl half-time show
• The trademark controversy involving the Washington Redskins
• Much, much more!

Acclaimed trial lawyer, Steve Heninger describes and demonstrates the art of "storytelling" in the courtroom as a means of connecting effectively with jurors.

A recording of the 6-hour Live Webcast originally broadcast in September 2020.   A fast-paced look at very practical ways to improve your legal writing & research.  Includes real-world tips on: (1) Making sure you haven't "missed something" in your legal research; and (2) Simple fixes that make your briefs and other writings more "readable."

Satisfies the North Carolina State Bar Technology Training Requirement.

This online course is a recording of the Family Law segment of our annual "year-in-review" seminar, Recent Developments in Alabama Law.

It presents a fast-paced look at new case law, new statutes, and other new developments in 2021 affecting Alabama's law of domestic relations.

Note:  This brand new course will cover new case law through late 2021; and therefore the video will not be available for viewing until December 10, 2021.  (But you can go ahead and pre-purchase the course to lock in the savings!)

This online course is a recording of the first Torts, Insurance, Civil Procedure, & Workers' Compensation segment of our annual "year-in-review" seminar, Recent Developments in Alabama Law.

Featuring Birmingham litigator Erik Heninger, this course presents a fast-paced look at new Alabama case law from 2021, as well as new statutes and other news affecting trial practitioners in Alabama.

Note:  This brand new course will cover new case law through late 2021; and therefore the video will not be available for viewing until December 16 , 2021.  (But you can go ahead and pre-purchase the course to lock in the savings!)

This online course is a recording of the second Torts, Insurance, Civil Procedure, & Workers' Compensation segment of our annual "update" coursse, Recent Developments in Alabama Law.

In this video lecture, Erik Heninger continues his review of 2021 developments in trial practice for Alabama lawyers.

Note:  This brand new course will cover new case law through late 2021; and therefore the video will not be available for viewing until December 16, 2021.  (But you can go ahead and pre-purchase the course to lock in the savings!)

This online course is a recording of the Wills, Estates, Real Estate, & General Business Law segment of our annual "year-in-review" seminar, Recent Developments in Alabama Law.

This segment presents a fast-paced look at new case law, new statutes, and other new developments from 2021 in Alabama's law of probate, real property, and general business law.

Note:  This brand new course will cover new case law through late 2021; and therefore the video will not be available for viewing until December 10, 2021.  (But you can go ahead and pre-purchase the course to lock in the savings!)

A fundamental survey of bankruptcy law.  Designed with the novice in mind, this course is the first installment in a planned series of bankruptcy courses.  In this initial offering, Billy Newman provides an overview of the different types of bankruptcy protection, the basic notions of dischargeability and exempt property, and the most important features of the 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Act.

A recording of the 6-Hour Live Webcast seminar originally broadcast in September 2020.  This is an introductory level discussion of the practical nuts & bolts of drafting basic Wills and trust documents. An emphasis is placed on avoiding the most common mistakes made by lawyers in preparing even the simplest of Wills.  Includes complimentary 100 pages of Will and trust forms!

This practical one hour course is designed to acquaint lawyers of all backgrounds with the fundamental nuts and bolts of drafting a simple will for a client.

Topics covered include:

* Basic Drafting Considerations
* Finding and Using Forms
* Terminology
* Will Provisions Regarding Payment of Debts
* Separate Lists Disposing of Personal Property
* Adding Personal Touches to a Will 

PLEASE NOTE:  The content of this 1-hour On-Demand course is replicated in our 6-Hour On-Demand course with a similar title, "Basic Wills & Trusting Drafting: A 6-Hour On-Demand Seminar."

Basic Wills Drafting, Part II

A practical one hour course picking up where Part I left off in a discussion of basic wills drafting.

Topics covered include:

* Gift Provisions
* Digital Legacies
* Lapsed Gifts
* Simultaneous Death Provisions
* Designating Executors & Guardians
* Execution of the Will 

PLEASE NOTE:  The content of this 1-hour On-Demand course is replicated in our 6-Hour On-Demand course with a similar title, "Basic Wills & Trusting Drafting: A 6-Hour On-Demand Seminar."

Nationally-recognized attorney Bryan Moseley of Tennessee presents a wide-ranging overview of the nuts & bolts of civil rights claims involving law enforcement agencies, including claims involving use of force, false arrest, and malicious prosecution.   This could be a good introduction to the topic for rookies.

This is the inaugural installment in a planned series of courses that will offer a very practical, real-world discussion on preparing contracts that are designed to avoid ambiguities, hassles, and litigation.  This installment offers a fresh look at the parts of a contract that usually receive very little thought or attention from drafting attorneys - the standard "boilerplate" language.  Governing law and force majeure clauses receive particular attention.  

For eighteen years, attorneys across nation have attended Billy Newman's In-Person seminars on intellectual property law and have praised the way in which Billy provides an entertaining and fascinating introduction to a seemingly boring subject.  Now these lectures are finally available online!  Designed at a beginner level for non-specialists, this seminar explains the importance of copyright law in general law practice.

Topics discussed include:

• A practical explanation of how copyrights come into play in everyday law practice
• The alarming rate at which small "mom & pop" businesses are encountering expensive copyright problems
• The truth about some of the popular myths about copyright protection
• A brief explanation of how patent and trade secret law differs from copyright law

Also - check out the companion On-Demand course "Trademark Law Basics for General Practitioners."

Here's what recent attendees at the In-Person version of this seminar have had to say about it:

"Surprisingly fun and practical!"

"Great seminar - probably the best CLE I've ever been to."

"Mr. Newman is a great presenter with a fine command of the subject matter.  This seminar was MUCH better than I ever could have anticipated."

"This was a great seminar!  You gave a wonderful overview of all the main points that general practitioners should be aware of."

A practical review for both sides

    -  Laying the groundwork for qualifying the expert

    -  Doing your homework

    -  Digging into the basis of the expert opinion

An increasing percentage of the average estate consists of intangible digital assets, including electronic photos, music files, e-books, and valuable digital accounts and data.  This course explores how to deal with these assets when drafting a Will or when probating an estate.  Includes a discussion of the Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act.

Satisfies the North Carolina State Bar Technology Training Requirement.

An overview of established practices for the discovery of electronically-stored information, including a quick look at some new tools that greatly facilitate the process.  This is Part 1 of a planned 3-part series of courses on the ins and outs of e-discovery.

Satisfies the North Carolina State Bar Technology Training Requirement.

Direct-examination and cross-examination, at first glance, can seem like a simple, straightforward task for a litigator. However, any experienced lawyer can tell you that there truly is an art to eliciting evidence from witnesses in a way that will communicate effectively with the jury and judge.  This practical course offers a number of pointers on mastering that art.

An overview of the major employment discrimination that can result in litigation against business clients.

A look at wage & hour and other miscellaneous laws that can trip up the unwary business client.

Part 1 of a 3-part series on the basics of entertainment law, taught with the general practitioner in mind.   This installment covers the essentials of representing clients in the book publishing process (including traditional books and e-books).

Part 2 of a 3-part series on the basics of entertainment law, taught with the general practitioner in mind.  This installment focuses on the ins and outs of guiding clients through the legal complexities of film and TV projects.

Part 3 of a 3-part series on the basics of entertainment law, taught with the general practitioner in mind.  This final installment focuses on the basics of representing clients in the music industry (including recording contracts and the legal aspects of live performances).

Just when the law had figured out how to deal with new digital forms of evidence like e-mails and text messages... now a new twist has emerged.  Increasingly business and other potential parties and witnesses are communicating on platforms that are designed to fully and permanently delete the message soon after its transmission (think Snapchat and internal business messaging applications like Signal and Wickr).

This course examines the slowly developing case law that describes how the rules of discovery and evidence deal with these new challenges.

Satisfies the North Carolina State Bar Technology Training Requirement.

Bryan Moseley discusses the special ethics considerations when dealing with a personal injury client. 

This course presents a unique approach to the discussion of ethics and professionalism for lawyers.  

Billy Newman presents a look at the surprising array of ethics problems that can be triggered by routine estate planning tasks, including the preparation of a Will for a client.  

There is an increasing discussion in this country about the new generation gap that threatens to divide Millennials, Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and Traditionalists.  The modern law office typically is home to a wide range of age groups, and the threat of age bias within law firms has become a concern of the ABA and the drafters of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.  This course discusses the nature of potential age bias in various types of law offices, the emerging ethical rules addressing the issue, and practical tips for eliminating age bias in the workplace.

An examination of several common misconceptions held by lawyers about their duty of client confidentiality under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. 

Billy Newman moderates a 2-hour discussion with tech experts about the basics of what lawyers need to know about cybersecurity and its relationship to the ethical duties of confidentiality and competence.  Aimed at lawyers who are not extremely tech savvy, this ethics course emphasizes the easy-to-implement precautions you and your staff can take to protect the privacy and confidentiality of your digital information.

This new course will be available for viewing starting on December 11, 2021

A practical discussion of the "timeliness" aspect of Rule 1.3 of the Rules of Professional Conduct, including the rule and major case law.  Includes practical tips on how lawyers can improve their time management skills to ensure compliance with this rule.

The heyday of the phone book advertisement is behind us.  Increasingly, prospective clients are shopping for legal services online, and lawyers are using a variety of platforms on the internet to reach potential clients.  This course provides an overview of the different types of online marketing and discusses the potential ethical dilemmas associated with each.  Topics discussed include:

• Law firm websites
• Lawyer blogs
• Paid internet ads
• Law firm social media accounts
• Content marketing
• Much more!

Satisfies the North Carolina State Bar Technology Training requirement.

A majority of practicing lawyers, regardless of their primary areas of practice, occasionally are asked by existing clients to assist in the collection of a past due debt from customer.  Federal law can place harsh fines on lawyers and other "debt collectors" who employ improper methods in pursuing the debtor.  This course provides a succinct overview of the major "do's and don'ts" of debt collection cases.

A practical, nuts-and-bolts look at the ins and outs of helping your small busines clients find the financing they need for acquiring a new business or expanding and existing business.  With an eye toward the lawyer's role in the process, topics discussed include:

• The role of cash flow, credit ratings, and collateral in getting financing
• A look at "factoring" (the sale of receivables to obtain a loan)
• Small Business Administration loans: the secret to qualifying
• USDA loans to small businesses: an often overlooked source

A unique and fun -- but entirely practical -- way to earn your CLE hours!   In Part 1, Billy Newman looks at the historic trial of Sir Walter Raleigh and the Lindbergh kidnapping case and demonstrates what these cases can teach lawyers today.  (Be sure to sign up for Part 2 as well for a discussion of the trials of Socrates, Jesus of Nazareth, Charles I, and the Scopes Monkey Trial).

A comprehensive review of the various health-care-related documents that usually should be a part of a complete estate plan, right beside a Last Will & Testament.  Health care power of attorneys and "living wills" are discussed in detail, but the course also delves into some new additions to the lineup, including Physicians Orders for Sustaining Treatment (POST orders) and "Right to Try" laws.

A practical course discussing the nuts and bolts of representing a client who wishes to purchase an existing business.  Special emphasis is placed on small- and medium-sized businesses.

Topics covered include:

* Crucial Provisions in the Contract to Buy a Business
* Sale of Assets vs Sale of Stock
* Dealing with Transitional Issues During the Change of Ownership
* Special Consideration in Allocation of the Purchase Price 

A fast-paced review of some of the biggest trending topics in legal ethics, including the ethics of being the "fiduciary to a fiduciary."

A beginner's overview of the basic rules, concepts, and procedures in the law of immigration and naturalization.  

A very practical discussion of the often-overlooked laws that impose strict obligations on all employers to ensure the legal status of all new employees. 

A discussion of the growing problem of jurors who consult social media and other internet sources to "research" cases, parties, and witnesses while serving as jurors.  Includes an extensive look at different approaches (including specialized jury charges) that are being adopted by courts across the nation.

Satisfies the North Carolina State Bar Technology Training requirement.

Acclaimed trial attorney Steve Heninger offers practical pointers on one of the most crucial aspects of trial practice -- jury selection.

A discussion of the surprising ethics challenges that lawyers face when they and their clients face the major disruptions of a pandemic, hurricane, or other disaster.

A fast-paced discussion of simple steps you can take to improve your legal writing overnight!

This is the first installment in a new series of practical courses on essential and innovative skills for litigators.  This session is the first of two installments on becoming a better negotiator.  

This second installment in the practical "Litigator's Toolkit" series continues Billy Newman's pragmatic look at simple techniques that enable lawyers to improve their skills as negotiators.

A quick overview of "Do's and Don'ts" for effective cross-examination.

Tips and pointers for ensuring a more productive use of the mediation process.  Featuring noted divorce attorney, Larry Rice of Memphis, Tennessee.

A close look at an often valuable, but sometimes overlooked, litigation tool - the motion in limine.  Includes an overview of the law governing these motions and their relationship to the Rules of Evidence.  Strategic uses of these motions (for the purposes of both excluding AND ensuring the admissibility of evidence) are discussed.  

This course looks at a variety of practical gadgets, apps, and other technological developments that can truly improve your competence, organization, and efficiency as a lawyer.  Taught from the perspective of a non-technical lawyer, useful tools discussed include:

• Using dash cam evidence in ordinary civil cases
• E-mail organizers
• Virtual reality in the courtroom
• Programs for preserving and printing out text messages
• Much more!

Satisfies the North Carolina State Bar Technology Training requirement.

Many practitioners report an uptick in the number of businesses and other clients who are inquiring about non-competition and/or non-disclosure (NDA) agreements.  This course takes a practical look at the governing law and helpful drafting tips.

When a person or business is defamed on an online review site, a social media post, or elsewhere on the Internet, the frequent anonymity of the post (along with the worldwide and permanent reach of the Internet) poses major obstacles for the Plaintiff seeking to pursue an action for libel or slander.

This course examines the emerging case law and statutory law on the subject.

As clients increasingly demand cost-cutting efforts by their lawyers, paralegals are assuming an ever-expanding role in the law office.  This course looks at many of the current trends in the use of paralegals, including:

• Training programs for paralegals
• The different certifications available to paralegals
• The trend toward state certification of paralegals (and the possibility of paralegal licensure in the not-too-distant future)
• The ways in which paralegals are utilized in different types of law offices

Hotel magnate Leona Helmsley's estate plan made national headlines when it was revealed that Helmsley had left nearly $8 million to her beloved dog, Trouble.  The discussion that ensued highlighted the rapid rise of "pet law" as a legal specialty.  This one-hour course provides an overview of the major legal issues surrounding pet ownership.

Topics discussed include:

• Estate planning for pets:  Who will care for your pets when you die?
• Insurance issues
• The current law on dog bites
• Veterinary malpractice

Overview of causes of action in the field of premises liability

    -  Invitees vs. Licensees vs. Trespassers

    -  Leased Premises

    -  "Slip and fall" litigation

Nuts and bolts for Plaintiff and Defense counsel

    -  More on slip and fall cases

    -  False arrest and malicious prosecution claims

    -  Allocation of fault

Nuts and bolts for Plaintiff and Defense counsel

    -  Liability arising from third party assaults

    -  Inadequate security claims

    -  Trial considerations

A practical look at the do's and don'ts of crafting an effective prenuptial agreement in today's world.  The experiences of over a half-dozen current celebrities serve as a springboard for discussing common drafting errors.

Topics discussed include:

• The absolute requirement of full disclosure in a pre-nup
• The necessity of broaching the subject far in advance of the wedding
• Non-traditional uses of pre-nups
• Celebrities discussed include Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Paul McCartney, Steven Spielberg, and much more!

Keith Obert offers practical tips for preparing your client for an upcoming mediation session.  He also presents a checklist of basic do's and don'ts (for clients AND lawyers) to ensure a successful mediation. 

Nuts & Bolts pointers to ensure that your client is prepared for the frightening experience of being deposed.  Topics discussed include:

  - How to control the "too-talkative" client

  - Insuring your client understands the relative importance of the subject matter

  - Advising your client on how to correct their own errors in testimony

Billy Newman, a practicing lawyer for 30 years and a life-long student of the American Presidency, offers a fascinating glimpse into little-known aspects of the lives and careers of many of our former Presidents.  From these anecdotes he then gleans important and practical lessons in ethics and professionalism for modern-day lawyers.

Topics discussed include:

• The ethical duty of competence
• Dealing with difficult clients
• Mental health issues affecting lawyers
• Presidents profiled include George Washington, James Madison, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S Truman, and more

In this first installment of a two-part series of lectures, nationally-recognized litigator Bryan Moseley of Tennessee discusses the initial stages of a premises liability claim, including case intake and initial investigation. 

In Part 2 of this series, Bryan Moseley offers practical tips on proving your case when you bring a premises liability claim. Topics include discovery strategies, dealing with experts, and trial presentation techniques. 

Our annual look at major new law on the federal scene. 

This course is a follow-up to our popular seminar, "Ripped from the Headlines: Lessons in Copyright & Trademark Law from Recent High-Profile Cases."  Once again, Billy Newman gleans practical lessons for general practitioners from several recent news stories involving intellectual property.

A review of the fascinating case law that has grown out of the "takings" clause of the Fifth Amendment.  Specifically, this course examines the evolution of the case law that defines when a government's regulation of private property becomes so excessive, that it constitutes a "taking by over-regulation" that requires governmental compensation.

A basic introduction to trusts -- targeted at rookie lawyers.  Billy Newman explains the varied and exciting uses of this simple, yet neglected, tool.  Trusts contained within Wills (testamentary trusts) and more conventional trusts (inter vivos trusts) are discussed.  

Presented by James "Bus" Cook, an attorney for over 40 years and one of the premier sports agents in the nation.  Mr. Cook has been the sports agent for dozens of professional football, basketball, and baseball players, including NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre (the 3-time NFL MVP), Steven McNair, and Cam Newton.  

This course provides an overview of the issues involved in establishing and pursuing a practice in sports law.  Topics discussed include:

• Obtaining the necessary certification as a sports agent
• NCAA Rules
• NFL Players Association Rules
• Negotiating contracts of professional athletes
• Negotiating marketing contracts

Nationally recognized speaker Bryan Moseley of Tennessee presents a detailed overview of the various lien, subrogation, and reimbursement issues that often arise in personal injury practice.  This first part of a two-part series also delves deeply into Medicaid liens.  

In Part 2 of this 2-part series, Bryan Moseley delves more deeply into two particular lien, subrogation, and reimbursement issues that can arise in personal injury practice -- ERISA and Medicare.   

An examination of one of the most-talked-about new pieces of Mississippi legislation in recent years -- the new "Guard and Protect (GAP)" statute.   This course explains the major changes in the creation and administration of guardianship and conservatorship estates.

This online course is a recording of the Family Law segment of our annual "year-in-review" seminar, Recent Developments in Tennessee Law.

It presents a fast-paced look at new case law, new statutes, and other new developments in the domestic relations law of Tennessee.

Available for viewing starting December 6, 2021

This online course is a recording of the first Torts, Insurance, Civil Procedure, & Workers' Compensation segment of the 2021 edition of our annual "year-in-review" seminar, Recent Developments in Tennessee Law.

It presents a fast-paced look at new case law, new statutes, and other new developments in Tennessee trial practice. 

This online course is a recording of the second Torts, Insurance, Civil Procedure, & Workers' Compensation segment of our annual "update" course,  Recent Developments in Tennessee Law.

It presents a fast-paced look at new case law, new statutes, and other new developments in Tennessee trial practice. 

This online course is a recording of the Wills, Estates, Real Estate, & General Business Law segment of our annual "year-in-review"seminar, Recent Developments in Tennessee Law.

It presents a fast-paced look at new case law, new statutes, and other new developments in Tennessee's law of Wills, probate, real property, and general business law.

Available for viewing starting December 10, 2021.

Presented in much the same manner as his popular "Ripped from the Headlines" lectures, Billy Newman provides a fast-paced look at some of the biggest and most interesting developments in intellectual property law in 2020 and early 2021.  He then explains how these issues are important to general practitioners.  

New technologies have provided "Peeping Toms" and other snooping parties with multiple tools that permit them to spy on our clients with relative ease.  This course looks at the civil causes of action that might be available to the victims, with a discussion of some of the difficulties inherent in building a case against such Defendants.

Following on the popularity of our basic courses on copyright and trademark law, Billy Newman provides a fast-paced survey of the fascinating, but often complex, world of patents, trade secrets, and unfair competition law.  This is a basic course and is designed from the perspective of the novice and non-specialist.  Topics include:

• The fundamentals of patent protection
• Scams to which novice inventors often fall prey
• Trade secret protection for the small business client  (Should your client copyright their "secret recipe," or is there a better alternative?)
• The wide-ranging remedies of unfair competition law

For eighteen years, attorneys across nation have attended Billy Newman's In-Person seminars on intellectual property law and have praised the way in which Billy provides an entertaining and fascinating introduction to a seemingly boring subject.  Now these lectures are finally available online!  Designed at a beginner level for non-specialists, this seminar (the companion to the On-Demand course "Copyright Law Basics for General Practitioners) explains the importance of trademark law in general law practice.

Topics discussed include:

• A practical explanation of how trademarks come into play in everyday law practice
• The alarming rate at which small "mom & pop" businesses are encountering expensive copyright problems
• Simple guidelines for helping your client select company names, product names, and slogans that are legally defensible

Here's what recent attendees at the In-Person version of this seminar have had to say about it:

"Surprisingly fun and practical!"

"Great seminar - probably the best CLE I've ever been to."

"Mr. Newman is a great presenter with a fine command of the subject matter.  This seminar was MUCH better than I ever could have anticipated."

"This was a great seminar!  You gave a wonderful overview of all the main points that general practitioners should be aware of."

As the Millennial generation matures, it has become obvious that Americans (and our jurors, in particular) increasingly expect visual aids in communication.  This two-part series provides practical tips and examples of visual aids that lawyers can incorporate in their courtroom presentations to connect more persuasively with today's jurors.  Topics discussed include:

• An overview of the generational differences between Millennials, Baby Boomers, and Generation Xers.
• Using timelines in the courtroom
• Presenting financial data in a visual form
• Using motion in your graphics to keep the jury's attention
• Much more!

Satisfies the North Carolina State Bar Technology Training Requirement.

This second installment in the Trial Graphics series provides further tips and examples of graphics and other visual aids that lawyers can use to get (and keep) the attention of jurors in today's world of short attention spans.  Topics discussed in this second installment include:

• Using visual checklists in your opening statements and closing arguments
• Equipment, angles, and other considerations to improve your jury communication
• Much more!

Satisfies the North Carolina State Bar Technology Training Requirement.

This course is a sequel of sorts to our popular online seminar on "Preparing Your Client for Deposition."  In this installment, Keith Obert examines the crucial differences between deposition testimony and trial testimony, and he offers practical tips on preparing your witnesses for the daunting ordeal of testifying in open court.

No-nonsense, step-by-step discussion of investigating, preparing, and trying the car accident case

    -  The value of visiting the accident scene yourself

    -  Using expert witnesses

    -  Proving the injuries

    -  Much more!

An excellent primer for the rookie litigator (and good food for thought for more experienced lawyers!)

    -  Choosing your cases

    -  Preparation, preparation, preparation

    -  Jury selection

    -  Preparing (and attacking) witnesses

Billy Newman takes a practical look at the Wills of nearly a dozen famous people, including historical figures as well as more recent celebrities.  These fascinating documents provide a perfect platform for illustrating many do's and don'ts of drafting Wills -- all taught with the non-specialist in mind.

Topics discussed include:

• Precision in naming specific gifts
• Provisions regarding payment of debts
• The simple uses of testamentary trusts in Wills
• Illustrative Wills include those of Charles Dickens, George Washington, Paul Newman, Richard Nixon, Ben Franklin, and Joe DiMaggio