Guardianship and Probate Matters
Tuition
1599
Conference fee
399
Days
to
Course Location
The National Judicial College
Reno, NV
Course Fees
Tuition
$1599
Conference fee
$399
A new addition to the 2026 NJC catalog, this course will help judges navigate foundational and emerging issues in managing probate, conservatorship and guardianship cases. Key hot topics involve the intersection of traditional estate law with modern challenges, including technological changes, evolving family structures and heightened litigation. Judges frequently encounter complex disputes that demand not only a deep knowledge of the law, but also a delicate hand in managing family dynamics.
Throughout the course, expert faculty will tackle:
Capacity
Undue influence
Standing
Conservatorships
Conservatorship accounting
Guardianships
Judicial ethics
End-of-life issues
Child protective proceedings
Trust litigation
Involuntary mental health treatment
Native American considerations in probate court
Settlement techniques
Managing media and public attention
Artificial intelligence
Course $1599
Conference fee $399
Scholarship assistance makes NJC courses more affordable for judges.
During this course, you will learn to:
- Analyze emerging legal issues in probate law arising from technological advancements (e.g., digital assets, electronic wills) and evolving family structures (e.g., blended families, non-traditional heirs), and apply appropriate legal principles in resolving related disputes.
- Develop strategies for managing high-conflict probate cases, including those involving contested wills, guardianships, and fiduciary misconduct, with an emphasis on preserving judicial neutrality and maintaining courtroom decorum.
- Enhance decision-making skills in emotionally charged probate matters by integrating legal reasoning with sensitivity to complex family dynamics, cultural considerations, and the psychological impact of loss.
This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.
A new addition to the 2026 NJC catalog, this course will help judges navigate foundational and emerging issues in managing probate, conservatorship and guardianship cases. Key hot topics involve the intersection of traditional estate law with modern challenges, including technological changes, evolving family structures and heightened litigation. Judges frequently encounter complex disputes that demand not only a deep knowledge of the law, but also a delicate hand in managing family dynamics.
Throughout the course, expert faculty will tackle:
Capacity
Undue influence
Standing
Conservatorships
Conservatorship accounting
Guardianships
Judicial ethics
End-of-life issues
Child protective proceedings
Trust litigation
Involuntary mental health treatment
Native American considerations in probate court
Settlement techniques
Managing media and public attention
Artificial intelligence