Issues in Estate Administration: Protecting beneficiary’s rights, Real Estate, Personal Representatives, and prosecuting estate administration claims [Part 1] (2024 Edition)

Louis A. Silverman
Louis A. Silverman | Praesidium Law, PLLC

Louis A. Silverman, known to most as Lou, has been practicing law in Arizona since 1981. In 2005, he changed the focus of his civil litigation practice to estate planning, trust and estate administration, and probate law.

On-Demand: July 11, 2024

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Program Summary

This webinar will address essential aspects of estate administration, encompassing common challenges encountered in numerous estates. The complexities of estate administration can vary greatly based on the assets involved and the approach taken by the Personal Representative overseeing the estate.

The discussion will extend to strategies for safeguarding the rights of beneficiaries, unique considerations related to real estate, issues arising from actions of the Personal Representative, and pursuing claims related to estate administration.

Attorneys attending can anticipate gaining insights into the timing, potential legal actions and procedures for initiating and pursuing a Will contest. The seminar will delve into pre filing considerations for a Will contest, potential outcomes, and subsequent legal proceedings or petitions following resolution.

Part one of this series will address topics such as probate vs. Non-probate assets, Recalcitrant Personal Representative, Potential remedies for Personal Representative Fraud or Theft, Common issues in Estate Administration litigation and much more.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Probate vs. Non-probate assets – why are they both important
  • Recalcitrant Personal Representatives – what are the warning signs and what actions can be taken
  • Potential remedies for Personal Representative Fraud or Theft
  • Common issues in Estate Administration litigation
  • Potential Resolutions

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Louis A. Silverman_FedBarLouis A. Silverman | Praesidium Law, PLLC

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Louis A. Silverman, known to most as Lou, has been practicing law in Arizona since 1981. In 2005, he changed the focus of his civil litigation practice to estate planning, trust and estate administration, and probate law. In 2015, Lou became board-certified in estate and trust law by the State Bar of Arizona with the accreditation of “Certified Specialist in Estate and Trust Law.”

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Lou competed in his first triathlon in 2008 when he was 54 and has since completed eight triathlons. His favorite part is crossing the finish line! When he’s not helping clients with their estate and business planning needs, Lou devotes his time to tie dying! In fact, he has often been referred to as the Tie Dye Lawyer!

Agenda

I. Probate vs. Non-probate assets – why are they both important | 12:00pm – 12:20pm

II. Recalcitrant Personal Representatives – what are the warning signs and what actions can be taken | 12:20pm – 12:40pm

III. Potential remedies for Personal Representative Fraud or Theft | 12:40pm – 1:00pm

Break | 1:00pm – 1:10pm

IV. Common issues in Estate Administration litigation | 1:10pm – 1:40pm

V. Potential Resolutions | 1:40pm – 2:10pm

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