Speaking Engagement
Sunrise, Sunset: East Coast and West Coast Perspectives on Premarital Agreements, Estate Planning, Divorce, and Death
Stefanie Lipson, Greenberg Glusker Private Client Services Co-Chair, is scheduled to speak on the panel "Sunrise, Sunset: East Coast and West Coast Perspectives on Premarital Agreements, Estate Planning, Divorce, and Death" for the New York City Bar Association on April 10, 2026.
Panel Description
This dynamic CLE program brings together seasoned practitioners from both coasts to explore the evolving legal landscape surrounding premarital agreements, estate planning, divorce, and death. Participants will gain a comparative understanding of how these issues are approached in key East Coast and West Coast jurisdictions, with a focus on practical strategies, jurisdictional nuances, and emerging trends.
Topics will include:
- Drafting and enforcing premarital agreements: coastal contrasts and common pitfalls
- Estate planning considerations for blended families and high-net-worth individuals
- Divorce and death: what happens when both occur in close succession
- Community property vs. equitable distribution: implications for asset division
- Cross-jurisdictional challenges and planning opportunities
Stefanie Lipson provides comprehensive counsel to domestic and international families, family offices, real estate and tech entrepreneurs, high-profile entertainment figures, private investors, and closely held business owners and founders in all aspects of personal wealth, tax, estate, and succession planning.
Stefanie is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), is a full member (TEP) of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, and is recognized in Chambers' High Net Worth Guide in the area of Private Wealth Law and featured in The Best Lawyers in America.®
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