8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 

9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
Welcome & Introduction
– Kirstin E. Helmers & Denise S. Rahne

9:05 – 9:50 a.m.
Challenging Terrain: Uncertain and Unsettled Areas of the Law
A discussion of no-contest provisions, capacity, undue influence and other unsettled areas of the law.
– Evan A. Nelson & Taylor D. Sztainer

9:50 – 10:20 a.m.
Where Are We on Electronic Wills, Other Electronic Estate Planning Documents, Harmless Error and Remote Notarization?
A look at the legal landscape given the increasing digitalization of estate planning over the last five years.
– Cameron R. Kelly & John A. Wehrly

10:20 – 10:30 a.m.
BREAK

10:30 – 11:20 a.m.
Betting the Farm! Trust and Estate Litigation Involving Family Farms
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

11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Artificial Inanity? Ethical Issues Arising from the Use of AI in Estate Planning
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

12:20 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Getting the Goods – How to Approach Discovery and Motions in 2026
Learn how to use these tools to clarify issues, reveal case strengths/weaknesses and drive settlement.
– Amy E. Erickson & Casey D. Marshall

1:45 – 2:30 p.m.
In the Arena – Quirks and Pitfalls of Probate and Trust Trials
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

2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
BREAK

2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
Injunctive Relief – How to Best Address Emergencies Quickly with the Court
Learn how to avoid irreparable harm by taking immediate action.
– Daniel R. Hall & Anne M. Lockner

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
“Reasonable” Fees – Finding the “Reason” in “Reasonable” for Attorney, Fiduciary, and Other Professional Fees
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

LIVE IN-PERSON
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAYS
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.

$295 MSBA members / $295 paralegals / $345 standard rate

Other discounts that may apply:

• Season Pass Discount
• New Lawyer Discount

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.