Estate & Trust Litigation EST 115 (2 cr.)

Professor Mark Bekerman

This course will review and discuss procedural and substantive aspects of trusts and estates litigation in New York. Strongly suggested for any student intending to pursue a career in trusts and estates, topics will generally include jurisdiction of the Surrogate’s Court, probate and administration proceedings, fiduciary litigation, accounting proceedings and miscellaneous proceedings.

Prerequisites: Wills, Trusts & Future Interests (EST 140) required. Estate Administration (EST 150) recommended, may be taken concurrently. With permission of the instructor, equivalent knowledge and experience may be substituted for EST 150.