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Real Property, Probate & Trust Section

Real Property, Probate & Trust Section Executive Committee Elections

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Every year, the Real Property, Probate & Trust (RPPT) Section holds elections for open seats on its executive committee. On this page you will find information about the election process, how to run for an executive committee position, and other helpful info.

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Election Information

Section Executive Committee Elections

The Section is conducting elections for open positions on the executive committee.

Voting is schedule for May 1-17, 2024.

Candidate Information, Open Positions, and Terms
For more information about the Section and its executive committee, please review the Section's bylaws. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by position.

Probate & Trust Council Director: two-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Ryan Montgomery

Probate & Trust Council Member (two positions open): two-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate 1: Chadwick Proctor

Candidate 2: Liberty Upton

Real Property Council Member (two positions open): two-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate 1: Emily Kelly

Candidate 2: Michelle Mendoza

Questions? Contact sections@wsba.org.

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How to Apply

The deadline for submitting applications has passed. Stay tuned for instructions on how to make sure your email is ready to receive your ballot.

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Election Timeline

The election season for the FY 2025 term year has begun. This election will determine who will serve in executive committee positions opening as of Oct. 1, 2024 as well as some current vacancies. Please see the following timeline for important dates regarding your section's election timeline.

• March 11, 2024 — Application Portal opens on your myWSBA. See How to Apply for instructions.
• March 15, 2024, 9:30–10:30 a.m. — Section Leaders Interested Applicant Informational Drop-in - Session #1.
• April 4, 2024, Noon–1 p.m. — Section Leaders Interested Applicant Informational Drop-in - Session #2.
• April 19, 2024 — Application Portal closes.
• May 1, 2024 — Ballots will be sent out via email from SurveyMonkey. If you do not receive a ballot, email sections@wsba.org.
• May 15, 2024 — Voting closes.
• First week of June — Section nominating committees will reach out to the winners of the election.
• No later than the third week of June results will be posted in the Election Information section above.

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Executive Committee Roles

The RPPT Section's bylaws currently list the following required executive committee positions. Open positions are listed above in the Election Information section.

• Chair
• Secretary/Treasurer
  
• Probate and Trust Council
  • One (1) Probate and Trust Council Director
  • Four (4) Probate and Trust Council Members
• Real Property Council
  • One (1) Real Property Council Director
  • Four (4) Real Property Council Members

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