Description
From case preparation and discovery to trial strategies learn how to handle and win a will contest with ease.Trusts and estate practitioners, including fiduciary litigators, commonly face will contests. This topic will assist you in prosecuting and defending against will contests, and will also provide a broad overview of alternative dispute resolution methods for resolving will contests, including party negotiations, mediation, and arbitration. This information is thus critical to litigations in the trusts and estate field.
Date: 2020-01-28 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Commencement of a Proceeding to Probate a Will
The Typical Grounds to Challenge a Will
• Lack of Due Execution
• Forgery
• Lack of Testamentary Capacity
• Undue Influence
• Duress
• Fraud
• Will Has Been Revoked/Superseded
Pre-Litigation Discovery
Pre-Answer Motions to Dismiss
Objections and Relevant Discovery
Summary Judgment Motions
Trial and Appeal
Alternative Methods for Resolving Disputes
• Party Negotiations
• Mediation
• Arbitration
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Steven H. Holinstat-Proskauer Rose LLP
