Real Property, Probate & Trust Section

The Real Property, Probate, and Trust Section assists members in achieving the highest standards of competence, professionalism, and ethics in their practices. The Section is composed of legal professionals whose practices span the areas of real property, trusts, and estates. The Section’s governance structure includes two separate councils: the Real Property Council and the Probate and Trust Council.

The Section provides benefits to members by annually sponsoring several CLEs in each discipline, as well as hosting an annual midyear meeting with both joint and concurrent presentations. The Section produces a number of newsletters each year with in-depth articles on recent developments, pending legislation, and case law updates. The Section hosts an active website and list serve for each discipline providing numerous resources and current information. The Section also assists the legislature in the enactment and improvement of the laws affecting real property, probate, trusts, and estates, and assists the judiciary in the just administration of those laws.

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The Real Property, Probate and Trust (RPPT) Section offers many resources and benefits for members. On this page you will find information about member benefits, their upcoming events and offerings, as well as info about RPPT's Executive Committee.

Upcoming Programs

NEW WEBCAST! 2023 Annual Fall Probate and Trust Seminar

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Presented in partnership with the WSBA Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

Join us online for an immersive and comprehensive program designed to equip Probate and Trust practitioners with the latest insights and strategies in the field. Delve into the intricacies of probate law, trust administration, and estate planning with topics such as: Cross-border Estate Planning, Committed Intimate Partners, AI, and Asset Protection Trusts. We close with the always popular Ethics session.

When: Dec. 12, 2023

Time: 8:55 a.m.–4:15 p.m. PST

Credits:
1.00 Ethics
5.00 Law & Legal Procedure

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NEW WEBCAST! 2023 Real Property - Fall Seminar

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Presented in partnership with the WSBA Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

This online CLE explores recent legal developments, case law, and practical strategies for navigating real life real property legal issues. Prepare yourself for the new CTA taking effect in 2024 and upcoming changes to RCW 18.86 and SB 5191. Learn about tree issues, excise taxes, commercial leasing, and ethics. This program will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively represent clients in real estate matters in light of the latest legal trends.

When: Dec. 13, 2023

Time: 8:25 a.m.–4 p.m. PST

Credits:
1.00 Ethics
5.00 Law & Legal Procedure

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Member Benefits

• Quarterly Newsletter*

• Meeting Minutes*

• Announcements

Find more information and member benefits on the RPPT website.

The Section's two list serves are administered by the Real Property, Probate and Trust Section. If you are a section member, you can subscribe by visiting the RPPT Section's website and clicking the "For Members" tab. Look for the list serve tab. Please enter your RPPT section login credentials to access this page and on the page you will see instructions for subscribing to the list serves.

* Please note that some member benefits are password protected. Please contact the section's webmaster to receive the password.

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Executive Committee

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Executive Committee Meetings

Please contact committee member for details on their upcoming meeting dates and locations.

For general Section questions, send your email address and Bar number to sections@wsba.org. For more information and to get involved with the Section, please contact Section Chair Anna Cashman.

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