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Real Property, Probate & Trust Section

Real Property, Probate and Trust Section Executive Committee Elections

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Each 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.

Election Information

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

Voting is scheduled for June 1–15, 2026.

Candidate Information, Open Positions, and Terms

For more information about the Section and its executive committee, please review the Section's bylaws. All terms begin Oct. 1, 2026, unless otherwise posted. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by position.

Probate and Trust Council Director: one-year term ending Sept. 30, 2028.

Candidate: Saul Tilden — Resume and Statement of Interest

Probate and Trust Council Member: (2 positions open) two-year term ending Sept. 30, 2028.

Candidate: Maria Gaydos — Resume and Statement of Interest

Candidate: Chadwick Proctor — Resume and Statement of Interest

Real Property Council Member: (2 positions open) two-year term ending Sept. 30, 2028.

Candidate: Zakary Baron — Resume and Statement of Interest

Candidate: Elena Thompson — Resume and Statement of Interest

Questions? Contact sections@wsba.org.

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How to Apply

The deadline for submitting applications has passed.

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Instructions to Ensure You Receive Your Ballot

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If you still do not receive a ballot, email sections@wsba.org. Paper ballots are available on request.

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Election Timeline

The election season for the FY 2027 term year has begun. This election will determine who will serve in executive committee positions opening as of Oct. 1, 2026 as well as current vacancies. Please see the following timeline for important dates regarding your section's election timeline.

• March 9 — Application Portal opens on your myWSBA. See How to Apply for instructions.
• March 24 — Noon–1 p.m. — Section Leaders Interested Applicant Informational Drop-in Session 1.
• April 9 — Noon–1 p.m. — Section Leaders Interested Applicant Informational Drop-in Session 2.
• May 4 — Application Portal closes.
• June 1 — Ballots will be sent out via email from SurveyMonkey. If you do not receive a ballot, email sections@wsba.org. (See Instructions for Receiving Ballot for more information.)
• June 15 — Voting closes.
• First week of July — Section nominating committees will reach out to the winners of the election.
• No later than the last week of July 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 will be listed above in the Election Information section at the beginning of election season.

• 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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