Real Property, Probate and 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 Section offers many resources and benefits for members. On this page you will find information about the section, their upcoming events and offerings, as well as information about the section's executive committee.
Upcoming Programs
Application Portal for Executive Committee Elections Open!
Election season is here! If you are interested in applying to serve on your section's executive committee, head over to the RPPT Section Election Page to see a list of open positions and how to apply.
If you have any questions, please email sections@wsba.org.
NEW Webcast! Real Property – Spring Refresh
Presented in partnership with the WSBA Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
Spring forward with a half-day real property refrest. Spend the morning with us online for updates on three of the core areas for real property practitioners: eminent domain, landlord/tenant law, and construction.
When: April 21, 2026
Time: 8:25 a.m.–Noon PDT
Credits: 3.00 Law & Legal Procedure
NEW In-Person and Virtual Seminar! 23rd Annual Trust and Estate Litigation Seminar
Register Now for In-person or Virtual
Presented in partnership with the WSBA Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
Join us in person or online for this year's Trust and Estate Litigation program. hear from practitioners colleagues presenting a case law update, ethics, an in-depth case study, case prep tips and serving as fiduciary. A luncheon will be provided for in-person attendees.
When: April 23, 2026
Time: 8:55 a.m.–3:30 p.m. PDT
Credits:
1.00 Ethics
4.00 Law & Legal Procedure
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New In-Person Seminar! The 2026 Real Property, Probate and Trust Section Midyear Meeting & Conference
Presented in partnership with the WSBA Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
Start your summer strong! Join us along the banks of the beautiful Columbia River for the RPPT Midyear in Vancouver, WA. This year, we'll gather at the Hilton Vancouver, June 5–7, 2026.
Practitioners, and other professionals from around the state will assemble to present on critical updates, success stories and challenges. Leave inspired with valuable information and tips on a variety of topics to improve your practice. We look forward to being together in person and hope you can be a part of it.
Lodging Information
There is a limited block of discounted rooms at The Hilton Vancouver held for attendees until May 4, 2026, based entirely on space availability. Once they are filled, room prices may increase. Room reservations made under the WSBA room block are intended for attendees of the Midyear Conference only. If a non-attendee would like to stay in the area, please find accommodations outside of the WSBA room block.
To Reserve Your Room
Navigate to Hilton Vancouver WSBA Room Block.
The WSBA room block is for Friday and Saturday nights, June 5 and 6, at the rate of $219 per night plus taxes and fees.
Scholarships
The section will be offering scholarships. Please watch this space for more information and we will provide updates as they materialize.
When: June 5–7, 2026
Where:
Hilton Vancouver Washington
301 W Sixth St.
Vancouver, WA 98660-3109
Credits:
1.00 Ethics
8.00 Law & Legal Procedure
1.00 Other
Member Benefits
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.
Executive Committee
Chair: Jessica Aurelia Carr (2025-2026) Immediate Past Chair: Nathan Smith (2025-2026) Secretary/Treasurer: Keaton Hille (2025-2026) New Member Liaison*: Melissa Sevier (2024-2026) Board of Governors Liaison*: Matthew Dresden (2025-2026) *Nonvoting member
| Ex-Officio Emeritus*: Stephanie Taylor Webpage Editor*: Kristy Hoad Newsletter Editor*: Hans Juhl Assistant Newsletter Editor*: David Rubenstein Fellows* (Probate and Trust): Fellows* (Real Property): |
Probate and Trust CouncilDirector: Council Members: | Real Property CouncilDirector: Council Members: |
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 the Section chair.
