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Trusts and Estates in Real Estate: Key Strategies for Wealth Transfer and Asset Protection

2026-04-17 13:00:00

2026-04-17 13:00:00

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Master real estate estate planning — learn trust structures, entity strategies, and tax-efficient transfers to protect client assets and prevent costly planning failures.

2026-04-17 13:00:00

Master real estate estate planning — learn trust structures, entity strategies, and tax-efficient transfers to protect client assets and prevent costly planning failures.

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Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how to apply estate planning and asset protection strategies — including trusts, entities, and gifting tools — to real estate ownership for efficient wealth transfer.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical strategies to protect and transfer real estate assets, minimize tax exposure, and avoid costly structural mistakes in client plans.

Estate planning
Covers how core estate planning principles apply specifically to real property ownership.
Asset protection
Explores methods to shield real estate from creditors, litigation, and liability through strategic structuring.
Trust structures
Examines how revocable, irrevocable, and specialized trusts manage and transfer real estate assets.
Entity use
Highlights LLCs and similar entities to balance liability protection, control, and operational flexibility.
Tax efficiency
Focuses on minimizing estate, gift, and capital gains taxes through timing, valuation, and transfer strategies.
Pitfall avoidance
Identifies titling errors and structural mistakes that lead to disputes or financial loss.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how to apply estate planning and asset protection strategies — including trusts, entities, and gifting tools — to real estate ownership for efficient wealth transfer.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical strategies to protect and transfer real estate assets, minimize tax exposure, and avoid costly structural mistakes in client plans.

Agenda

Session 1

Estate Planning and Asset Protection for Real Estate

Session 2

Key Planning Tools for Wealth Transfer and Tax Reduction

Session 3

Using Trusts and Entities for Multigenerational Real Estate Planning

Session 4

Practical Considerations and Common Pitfalls

clock 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Estate Planning and Asset Protection for Real Estate

Matthew E. Rappaport

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Attorneys examine estate planning strategies for real estate assets, focusing on creditor protection, litigation risk, and liability exposure. Emphasizes aligning ownership structures with long-term goals, integrating property into comprehensive estate plans, and avoiding planning mistakes that leave valuable assets vulnerable.

Matthew E. Rappaport

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

clock 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Key Planning Tools for Wealth Transfer and Tax Reduction

Matthew E. Rappaport

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

This section covers core estate planning tools for transferring real estate efficiently. Attorneys learn how wills, trusts, and gifting strategies reduce taxes, preserve asset value, and ensure smooth succession, with emphasis on timing, valuation, and practical applications tailored to client needs.

Matthew E. Rappaport

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

clock 2:10 pm - 2:40 pm EST

Using Trusts and Entities for Multigenerational Real Estate Planning

Matthew E. Rappaport

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Attorneys explore strategic use of trusts and entities to manage and transfer real estate. Covers LLCs, family partnerships, and trust types for control, protection, continuity, reduced complexity, and generational planning, with case insights on structuring decisions impacting long-term asset preservation.

Matthew E. Rappaport

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

clock 2:40 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Practical Considerations and Common Pitfalls

Matthew E. Rappaport

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

This section examines challenges in implementing real estate plans, highlighting common errors improper titling, documents, and tax issues. It teaches attorneys to identify red flags, address compliance and evolving laws, and apply strategies to avoid mistakes and improve client outcomes.

Matthew E. Rappaport

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Matthew E. Rappaport

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Matthew E. Rappaport

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Matthew E. Rappaport, Esq., LL.M., is a Partner at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP and serves as Chair of the firm’s Taxation and Private Client Groups. His practice focuses on taxation matters related to real estate, closely held businesses, private equity funds, family offices, and trusts and estates. He advises clients on tax planning, structuring, and compliance across a wide spectrum of transactions, including commercial real estate projects, business life cycle planning, generational wealth transfer, family business succession, and executive compensation. Known for his work on complex, tax-sensitive transactions, he regularly handles matters involving Section 1031 exchanges, Qualified Opportunity Zones, freeze partnerships, private equity mergers and acquisitions, and Qualified Small Business Stock. He also collaborates closely with attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, bankers, and insurance professionals, and serves as a trusted advisor to real estate funds, multinational executives, venture capitalists, startup businesses, and ultra-high net worth individuals.

Education & Credentials

Matthew E. Rappaport earned both his Juris Doctor and Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. He is admitted to practice in the State of New York and before the United States Tax Court, reflecting his qualifications to handle sophisticated tax matters across jurisdictions.

Recognition & Leadership

Matthew holds a leadership position as Chair of the Taxation and Private Client Groups at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP, demonstrating his authority and experience in complex tax matters. He is widely recognized for his work on advanced tax-driven transactions, including Section 1031 exchanges, Qualified Opportunity Zones, freeze partnerships, private equity mergers and acquisitions, and Qualified Small Business Stock, and is regarded as a trusted advisor for high-level clients and sophisticated financial matters.

Professional Involvement

In his practice, Matthew frequently collaborates with a range of professionals, including attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, bankers, and insurance specialists, particularly when matters require advanced tax law expertise. His involvement in these multidisciplinary efforts underscores his role in facilitating complex transactions and delivering integrated tax guidance.

Experience

Matthew’s experience includes advising clients on tax planning, structuring, and compliance for commercial real estate projects, all stages of the business life cycle, generational wealth transfer, family business succession, and executive compensation. He has worked with prominent real estate funds, executives of multinational corporations, venture capitalists, startup businesses, and ultra-high net worth families, providing creative, tax-focused solutions to complex and challenging matters.

Matthew E. Rappaport

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Matthew E. Rappaport, Esq., LL.M., is a Partner at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP and serves as Chair of the firm’s Taxation and Private Client Groups. His practice focuses on taxation matters related to real estate, closely held businesses, private equity funds, family offices, and trusts and estates. He advises clients on tax planning, structuring, and compliance across a wide spectrum of transactions, including commercial real estate projects, business life cycle planning, generational wealth transfer, family business succession, and executive compensation. Known for his work on complex, tax-sensitive transactions, he regularly handles matters involving Section 1031 exchanges, Qualified Opportunity Zones, freeze partnerships, private equity mergers and acquisitions, and Qualified Small Business Stock. He also collaborates closely with attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, bankers, and insurance professionals, and serves as a trusted advisor to real estate funds, multinational executives, venture capitalists, startup businesses, and ultra-high net worth individuals.

Education & Credentials

Matthew E. Rappaport earned both his Juris Doctor and Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. He is admitted to practice in the State of New York and before the United States Tax Court, reflecting his qualifications to handle sophisticated tax matters across jurisdictions.

Recognition & Leadership

Matthew holds a leadership position as Chair of the Taxation and Private Client Groups at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP, demonstrating his authority and experience in complex tax matters. He is widely recognized for his work on advanced tax-driven transactions, including Section 1031 exchanges, Qualified Opportunity Zones, freeze partnerships, private equity mergers and acquisitions, and Qualified Small Business Stock, and is regarded as a trusted advisor for high-level clients and sophisticated financial matters.

Professional Involvement

In his practice, Matthew frequently collaborates with a range of professionals, including attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, bankers, and insurance specialists, particularly when matters require advanced tax law expertise. His involvement in these multidisciplinary efforts underscores his role in facilitating complex transactions and delivering integrated tax guidance.

Experience

Matthew’s experience includes advising clients on tax planning, structuring, and compliance for commercial real estate projects, all stages of the business life cycle, generational wealth transfer, family business succession, and executive compensation. He has worked with prominent real estate funds, executives of multinational corporations, venture capitalists, startup businesses, and ultra-high net worth families, providing creative, tax-focused solutions to complex and challenging matters.

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A thorough understanding of trusts and estate strategies in real estate is essential for attorneys to effectively structure asset transfers, minimize tax exposure, and prevent costly disputes or planning failures.
76%
of estate planning professionals report clients are revisiting plans specifically to improve tax efficiency and wealth preservation strategies tied to asset transfers.
86%
of advisors are actively recommending changes to trust and estate structures, including increased use of tax-efficient trusts and gifting strategies.
51%
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95%
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