Probate Law

The Probate Law Section concentrates on legal and practical issues in the areas of estate planning, elder law and probate administration and litigation. Section members are involved in Probate Court procedures, shaping legislation and practice methods toupdate and improve practice areas.

Calendar

Wednesday, Feb. 10
Same-sex Marriage: New Protections and New Planning Challenges
Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston, MA
Friday, Feb. 12
Reverse Mortgages
Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston, MA
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Probate Law Section Council Meeting
Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston, MA
Tuesday, Mar. 2
Probate/Property Series Part II: Petition to Partition - A Probate & Property Perspective
Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston, MA
Wednesday, Mar. 3
Basics of Developing an Estate Plan
Massachusetts School of Law, Andover, MA
Tuesday, Mar. 23
Elder Law Basics
Holiday Inn, Taunton, MA

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Section Blog

2009-04-27: Uniform Probate Code
Article Five of the UPC goes into effect on July 1. Courts will be much more involved with guardianships and conservatorships, and the forms and process are changing drastically. There will be seminars in June on the new rules, forms and procedures. Does anyone have ideas for blog/bulletin board for ongoing questions and discussion?...continue reading
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Probate Law Articles

Students across the state to state their cases
The Patriot-Ledger - Jan 28, 2010 [PDF]
Lawyer's referral may not be shady, but is gray
The Springfield Republican - Feb 3, 2010 [PDF]