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To claim CLE credit, view by: April 21, 2028
Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
Originally presented: April 22, 2026 | Course length: 6.25 hours
Our faculty of experienced litigators and estate planners will discuss:
Welcome & Introduction (5 MINUTES)
– Kirstin E. Helmers & Denise S. Rahne
Challenging Terrain: Uncertain and Unsettled Areas of the Law (45 MINUTES)
A discussion of no-contest provisions, capacity, undue influence and other unsettled areas of the law.
– Carly J. Johnson & Taylor D. Sztainer
Where Are We on Electronic Wills, Other Electronic Estate Planning Documents, Harmless Error and Remote Notarization? (30 MINUTES)
A look at the legal landscape given the increasing digitalization of estate planning over the last five years.
– Cameron R. Kelly & John A. Wehrly
Betting the Farm! Trust and Estate Litigation Involving Family Farms (50 MINUTES)
Many farm families have found themselves engaged in bitter intra-family lawsuits as a result of joint ownership of land that is used (or perceived to be used) unequally by the owners.
– Berly D. Nelson
Artificial Inanity? Ethical Issues Arising from the Use of AI in Estate Planning (60 MINUTES)
1.0 ethics credit applied for
The use of AI in estate planning presents several significant ethical issues including data privacy and confidentiality, accuracy and reliability, inherent bias, and other issues.
– Karin K. Ciano & Nicole S. Frank
Getting the Goods – How to Approach Discovery and Motions in 2026 (45 MINUTES)
Learn how to use these tools to clarify issues, reveal case strengths/weaknesses and drive settlement.
– Amy E. Erickson & Casey D. Marshall
In the Arena – Quirks and Pitfalls of Probate and Trust Trials (45 MINUTES)
Probate and trust trials are fraught with pitfalls like emotional conflict, high costs, significant delays and public records, turning grieving families against each other. Learn to navigate these quirks and pitfalls of probate and trust trials to get the best results for your clients.
– Timothy W. Billion & Emily Valentine-Grimm
Injunctive Relief – How to Best Address Emergencies Quickly with the Court (45 MINUTES)
Learn how to avoid irreparable harm by taking immediate action.
– Daniel R. Hall & Anne M. Lockner
“Reasonable” Fees – Finding the “Reason” in “Reasonable” for Attorney, Fiduciary, and Other Professional Fees (60 MINUTES)
Reasonable fees aren’t a fixed number but are determined by many factors. Learn how courts use these factors, ensuring fees aren’t excessive or unearned.
– Judge Elizabeth V. Cutter & Kimberly A. Prchal
$295
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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.
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.25 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.25 credits.
Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
