The Probate Process from A-Z

Tereina Stidd
Tereina Stidd | American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Tereina Stidd spent over fifteen years in private practice, working in AM Law Top 100 and 200 firms, mid-sized firms, and boutiques.

On-Demand: August 26, 2024

2 hour CLE

Tuition: $195.00
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Program Summary

Join Tereina Stidd, Director of Education for the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, as she works her way through a typical probate proceeding. Tereina will provide a detailed overview of the probate process beginning with the initial paperwork required to start the proceedings and ending with obtaining the order of discharge. She will supply foundational knowledge and practical guidance for the estate administration process. Attendees will leave this presentation with a step-by-step understanding of probate which will include tips on avoiding pitfalls, settling the assets and debts, dealing with challenges and disputes, understanding the role that attorneys and courts play, the laws regulating probate, and best practices for counsel.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Intestate versus Testate Proceedings
  • Dealing with Creditors
  • Distributions to Beneficiaries
  • Ancillary Issues

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Tereina Stidd_MyLawCLETereina Stidd | American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Tereina Stidd spent over fifteen years in private practice, working in AM Law Top 100 and 200 firms, mid-sized firms, and boutiques. When the opportunity to join the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (the “Academy”) presented itself, she jumped at it. Tereina knew that her broad range of practical experience would be invaluable in her role at the Academy. Tereina spends her days helping Member firms resolve issues ranging from how best to structure an estate plan to determining which sections of the Internal Revenue Code will apply to a particular transaction to administering estates and trusts efficiently. The range of issues she addresses keep Tereina knowledgeable in all areas relating to Trusts and Estates and provide opportunities for growth, development, and collaboration.

Agenda

I. Intestate versus Testate Proceedings | 2:00pm – 2:30pm

II. Dealing with Creditors | 2:30pm – 3:00pm

Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm

III. Distributions to Beneficiaries | 3:10pm – 3:40pm

IV. Ancillary Issues | 3:40pm – 4:10pm

Credits

Alaska

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Alaska's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Alabama

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Arkansas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Arkansas's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Arizona

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

California

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Colorado

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Connecticut

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

District of Columbia

No MCLE Required
2 General hours

Delaware

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Florida

Approved for CLE Credits
2.5 General

_________________________________________ Certification Credits: 2.5 Wills, Trusts and Estates To request these credits attorneys must contact us to issue a manual certificate. Phone: (877) 406-8636 Email: registration@mylawcle.com
Georgia

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Hawaii

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2 General

Iowa

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2 General

Idaho

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Illinois

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Indiana

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Kansas

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Kentucky

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Louisiana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Massachusetts

No MCLE Required
2 General

Maryland

No MCLE Required
2 General

Maine

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Michigan

No MCLE Required
2 General

Minnesota

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Missouri

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Mississippi

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Montana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Dakota

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through North Dakota’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity. Section 1, Policy 1.14
Nebraska

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2 General

myLawCLE reports attendance to Nebraska on each attorney's behalf for all programs. Please do not self-report.
New Hampshire

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

As of July 1, 2014, the NHMCLE Board no longer provides pre- or post-approval of courses. Attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance online at www.nhbar.org, based on qualification provisions of Rule 53.
New Jersey

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New Jersey's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity, except for the courses required under BCLE Reg. 201:2
New Mexico

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Nevada

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

New York

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Group “A”.
Ohio

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Oklahoma

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

Oregon

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Pennsylvania

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Rhode Island

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

South Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Tennessee

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Texas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Utah

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Virginia

Not Eligible
2 General

Virginia

Pending CLE Approval
2 General Credits

Vermont

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Washington

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 Law and Legal

Wisconsin

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

West Virginia

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Wyoming

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2 General

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