Steven B. Gorin Is the Deryl F. Hamann Keynote Presenter for 2025
Steven B. Gorin, partner in the St. Louis law firm of Thompson Coburn LLP, will present two timely estate planning and business topics on Friday morning, December 5.
9:00 – 10:00: Tricks and Traps for Trusts Holding Pass-Through Entities
10:15 – 11:45: Transitioning Businesses to Key Employees (Including Children)
Steve Gorin is a nationally recognized practitioner in the areas of estate planning and the structuring of privately held businesses. Lawyers, accountants, and business owners regularly look to Steve for fresh, highly knowledgeable insights into the best possible tax and estate planning approaches to their transactions.
Mr. Gorin is a highly visible member of the ABA’s Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Section and the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel, which regularly directs its member to Steve’s quarterly newsletter. He has represented both groups in comments to the IRS, the U. S. Treasury, and tax lawmakers.
The Institute
The Great Plains Federal Tax Institute is a continuing education conference for attorneys, CPAs, life insurance and other tax professionals. Each year, the Institute assembles subject matter experts from the around nation.
2025 Institute
Dec. 4-5, 2025
Embassy Suites - Downtown/Old Market
555 South 10th Street
Omaha, Nebraska
2026 Institute
Dec. 3-4, 2026
Embassy Suites - Downtown/Old Market
555 South 10th Street
Omaha, Nebraska
Course Materials
To provide the very latest updates in the law, materials prepared by faculty members will be available online a few days in advance of the opening of the Institute. Instructions for accessing the online materials will be emailed to registrants. Options will be to print the materials or to simply access them online while attending the Institute. Free WiFi and power strips for electronic devices will be offered in the meeting space.
COVID-19 Precautions
COVID-19 precautions will be taken and will comply with any directed health measures (DHMs) that may be in place on the dates of the event.
2025 Registration Information
Registration Desk
Registration for the Institute is located in the first floor Ballroom area and begins at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 4. The registration desk will open at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, December 5.
Early Bird/Regular/First Time Fees
The Early Bird pre-registration fee paid by November 14 is $580. The Regular Fee, paid between November 15 and 19, is $650. The fee for First Time attendees is $450.
Last Call/Walk-in Fees – NEW THIS YEAR
At 9:00 a.m. (Central Time) on Wednesday, December 3, Last Call/Walk-in Registration will open online. The fee is $740.
For those who register by 5:00 p.m. on December 3, you will receive an electronic newsletter containing a link to the Institute materials and other helpful information.
For those who register after 5:00 p.m. on December 3, you will receive the materials access code upon check-in at the Institute.
Register online with your credit card via our secure server at https://www. greatplainstax.org. All registrations should be made via one’s personal electronic device.
Other Payment Options
If you wish to pay with a firm’s check, only for multiple registrants, contact the Program Manager, CindyLilleoien@gmail.com or (402) 483-4234.
Refunds
Registration fees are refunded, minus a $125 cancellation fee, if request is received in writing by Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
No refunds are made after this date. Access to electronic course materials will be provided.
Sponsored by Great Plains Federal Tax Institute, Inc. and in cooperation with Nebraska State Bar Association | Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants | University of Nebraska College of Law | University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Accountancy
2025 Exhibitors
