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CLE on The Probate Process From Start to Finish

By Gerry W. Beyer

0000000 CLEThe National Business Institute is holding a conference entitled, The Probate Process From Start to Finish, which will take place August 04, 2017, at the Holiday Inn Knoxville West at Cedar Bluff in Knoxville, TN. Provided below is a description of the event:

Program Description

Your Fundamental Guide to Probate

So your client wants you to handle a probate case – do you know where to start? Do you know the proper procedures to use, as well as the law? At this seminar, our experienced faculty will give you detailed, step-by-step information to confidently and ably navigate the system. Gain the confidence you need to reach a favorable outcome for your client when litigating in probate court. Enroll today!

  • Get a step-by-step walkthrough of a probate case complete with practice tips from seasoned practitioners.
  • Implement a complete estate timetable in order to know what needs to be done – and when.
  • Effectively guide the executor and the administrator through their various duties.
  • Avoid problems arising from creditors’ claims and insolvency with our powerful strategies.
  • Know the secrets to confidently handling a spouse’s elective share.
  • Forestall disagreements between beneficiaries: adhere to the guidelines of precedence in case of intestacy.
  • Get results for your client! Explore successful strategies for litigating in probate court.
  • Follow thorough closing procedures so accounting is complete before distribution takes place.

Who Should Attend

This basic level seminar will provide those who have limited probate experience with tips on successfully handling a probate case. This comprehensive seminar will benefit:

  • Attorneys
  • Paralegals
  • Accountants
  • Trust officers
  • Financial planners
  • Estate planners

Course Content

  1. Taking the First Step: Filing an Estate in Probate Court
  2. Understanding the Role of the Personal Representative in Probate
  3. Managing the Inventory
  4. Administering the Estate Effectively
  5. Maintaining an Ethical Balance in Probate Practice
  6. Determining if Spouse’s Elective Share is a Reasonable Option
  7. Uncovering the Laws of Intestacy and How They May Apply
  8. Litigating the Case in Probate Court
  9. Putting the Case to Rest: Closing the Estate

Continuing Education Credit

 

Continuing Legal Education – CLE: 6.67 *

Financial Planners – Financial Planners: 8.00

International Association for Continuing Education Training – IACET: 0.70

National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. – NALA: 6.50 *

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy – CPE for Accountants: 8.00 *

National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. – NFPA

Professional Achievement in Continuing Education – PACE: 8.00 *

* denotes specialty credits

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