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Join us for one of our original, curated webcast series – the Probate A to Z Webcast Series. Designed to cover all the important steps in the probate process, this informative series provides value to both the experienced and the inexperienced practitioner alike. Our distinguished faculty will incorporate lessons learned from years of practical experience, while utilizing the Minnesota Estate Administration Deskbook with eFormbook to provide you with insights that can be immediately applied to your practice. Pick and choose the topics that are most relevant to you or maximize savings by purchasing the entire series. These webcasts deliver the Minnesota-specific guidance that you need – register today!
ADDED BENEFIT: All series purchasers will receive a free 1-year subscription to the LinkedLaw edition of Minnesota CLE’s Minnesota Estate Administration Deskbook with eFormbook.Times listed are Central Time.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Probate A to Z: Opening an Estate, Inventory, and Disclaimers
This is a replay of a webcast originally presented February 6, 2024.
Join Deskbook editor Susan Link and colleague Matthew Frerichs for an in-depth look at the important considerations that accompany the opening of an estate. Topics include:
– Susan J. Link; Maslon LLP
– Matthew J. Frerichs; Maslon LLP
Thursday, November 6, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Probate A to Z: Handling Creditor Claims Against the Estate
Learn what constitutes a "claim" in Minnesota, how to give proper notice of probate to potential creditors, how to handle payment of legitimate claims, and how to handle insolvent estates. You will also learn how to protect the estate from claims that are barred or improperly submitted.
– William R. Asp; Best & Flanagan, LLP
Monday, November 10, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Probate A to Z: Medicaid Estate Recovery Rules, Remedies, and Appeals
Join us for a breakdown of the complex area of Medicaid estate recovery in this essential installment of our Probate A to Z series. Topics include state and federal estate recovery, estate hearings and undue hardship waivers, exemptions, judicial review, and additional appeals.
– Martha J. Amdahl; Northwoods Law Group, P.A.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Probate A to Z: Navigating Real Estate Issues Unique to the Probate Estate
This presentation examines a number of issues and unique problems that the personal representative and his or her attorney must deal with when the estate owns interests in real property.
– J. Steve Nys; Fryberger, Buchanon, Smith & Frederick, P.A.
Monday, November 17, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Probate A to Z: How to Handle Tax Issues in Estate Administration
In this presentation, experienced practitioner Michael Sampson will walk you through the various taxation issues that may arise during the administration of an estate.
– Michael P. Sampson; Maslon LLP
Thursday, November 20, 2025
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Probate A to Z: Closing and Distribution
Learn the ins and outs of the closing process, including the timing and method for dividing and distributing estate assets, the preparation of a plan of division, how and when to close the estate with the court, and how to obtain a discharge for the personal representative.
– Laura E. Halferty; Stinson LLP
– Lauren W. Routhier; Stinson LLP
Monday, November 24, 2025
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Probate A to Z: Beginning the Probate Process
Get a clear, practical overview of the statutes and procedures that guide estate settlement and the probate process. Our expert faculty will provide essential tips and insights you need before your first client meeting, introduce you to the key players in a probate case, and walk you through the steps for identifying, locating, and managing both probate and non-probate assets.
– Daniel R. Donovan; Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
– Jayne E. Sykora; Sykora & Santini PLLC
– Jennifer S. Santini; Sykora & Santini PLLC
$365
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Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
This package provides 8.0 total CLE credits. Credits should be reported individually for each webcast attended, not the package as a whole.
Minnesota CLE has applied to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for the standard, ethics, elimination of bias, and mental health/substance use CLE credits as listed below. Application has been made to the Minnesota State Bar Association for any "specialist" credits and to the Supreme Court ADR Program for any continuing education in ADR credits.
Click titles for credit status and individual event codes.
Probate A to Z: Opening an Estate, Inventory, and Disclaimers
1.5 standard CLE credits
Probate A to Z: Handling Creditor Claims Against the Estate
1.0 standard CLE credit
Probate A to Z: Medicaid Estate Recovery Rules, Remedies, and Appeals
1.0 standard CLE credit
Probate A to Z: Navigating Real Estate Issues Unique to the Probate Estate
1.0 standard CLE credit
Probate A to Z: How to Handle Tax Issues in Estate Administration
1.0 standard CLE credit
Probate A to Z: Closing and Distribution
1.0 standard CLE credit
Probate A to Z: Beginning the Probate Process
1.5 standard CLE credits
