The enactment of the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (“MUPC”) will
substantially overhaul probate practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Bar Association stands committed to helping attorneys acquire
a working knowledge of the MUPC.
On Jan. 5, 2012, join an esteemed panel of experts as they provide probate
practitioners (and those that aspire to be) with a day-long comprehensive
overview of the MUPC. Attend this timely program and learn:
- Up-to-the-minute news and tips from the court regarding the implementation
process and procedures; including how pending pre-MUPC estates will proceed;
- The most important changes to make your estate planning documents state of
the art under the MUPC;
- How the MUPC impacts real estate closings and title issues;
- Up-to-date status on the newly proposed Uniform Trust code; and
- How to complete filings and instruments using sample court and MUPC
forms.
Faculty:John G. Dugan, Esq., program co-chair
Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan & Cannon PC, Franklin
Janice C. Nigro, Esq., program co-chair
Nigro, Pettepit & Lucas, LLP, Wakefield
Hon. Paula M. Carey
Chief Justice, Probate and Family Court
Hon. John D. Casey
Norfolk Probate & Family Court, Canton
Elizabeth J. Barton, Esq.
CATIC, Westborough
Thomas P. Jalkut, Esq.
Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, Boston
Evelyn J. Patsos, Esq.
Probate & Family Court Department, Boston
Lisa M. Rico, Esq.
Shea. Diamond & Rico LLP, Holliston