Ten Things Every Estate Planner Should Know About Estate Litigation

This seminar will break down ten key considerations that estate planners must consider when preparing documents, conducting estate administration, and engaging in contested estate litigation. Relevant estate litigation scenarios in Nebraska will be discussed.

This webinar will be available for purchase until March 9, 2025.

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Credit General:0.5

Tag(s) Estate Planning, Probate & Trust, Litigation & Appellate Practice, 30 Minute Programs

Description

Nebraska MCLE #246922, 0.5 CLE Hours. (OnDemand credit)

Did you know that estate administration is a form of estate litigation? This seminar will break down ten key considerations that estate planners must consider when preparing documents, conducting estate administration, and engaging in contested estate litigation. Relevant estate litigation scenarios in Nebraska will be discussed. At the heart of this session is ensuring your client’s estate intentions are properly administered and well-protected from potential contested disputes.

Brenda K. Smith, Dvorak Law Group, LLC

Brenda Smith is a Partner at Dvorak Law Group, a full-service business law firm in Omaha, NE. She brings 16 years of experience and leadership to her Firm, serving as Treasurer of the Executive Committee and Chair of the Litigation Practice Group. Brenda enjoys representing clients in a wide variety of commercial and litigation matters, as well as probate and trust proceedings. When she’s not assisting with breaches of contracts, negligence, fraud, and other disputes, you will find her volunteering on the Board of Directors for several local non-profits, including Lutheran Family Services and Memories for Kids, among others.

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