So You Think You Are Ready for a Will Contest in New York?

Through an entertaining and informative mock discussion between an attorney and potential client, you will become familiar with some key issues that often arise in a contested probate proceeding. These issues include:

1. The limitations on the discovery of prior wills;
2. The effect of Section CPLR 4503(b) on a contested probate and new changes to that statute;
3. How in terrorum clauses impact a probate proceeding; and
4. The disqualification of an attorney.

Join Farrell Fritz attorneys Ilene Cooper and Hillary Frommer for this enjoyable and enlightening discussion.

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain insight into important considerations in selecting an attorney when a will contest is expected
2. Recognize the relevant statutory provisions involved in a probate contest and the recent developments and changes to the statutes
3. Identify discovery issues that typically arise in a will contest