2025 Advanced Issues in Probate, Trust Law and Estate Planning Litigation

Join us for a day of dynamic discussions covering the latest legal developments, ethical considerations, and cutting-edge insights in brain science that will benefit you regardless of the nature of your practice, whether estate planning, administration, GC, mental health or litigation. Start the morning with Jerome Elwell & Marlene Appel as they break down new case law updates, followed by a deep dive into post-mortem tax and estate planning with Ashley Case. Stay ahead of ethical pitfalls with Hillary Gagnon & Lynda Shely, who will guide you through essential billing ethics best practices. After lunch, gain critical knowledge from Dr. Michelle James on the latest in brain science, testing, treatment, medications, and trends. This will be followed by an engaging panel Q&A of Dr. Michelle James, with Marlene Appel, John Barron, TJ Ryan, and John Fitzpatrick. In the afternoon, hear directly from Judges Dean Fink & Jay Polk in Judges' Corner, where they’ll discuss the new Steering Committee on Mental Health & the Justice System and provide updates on state-wide statutes and rules. Wrap up the day with Mark House, who will share essential strategies for dealing with creditors in today’s legal landscape. 

Seminar Co-Chairs:
Marlene Appel, Marlene Appel, PLLC
John R. Fitzpatrick, Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold, LLP

Faculty:
Presiding Judge Dean Fink, Probate & Mental Health Division, Maricopa County Superior Court
Judge Jay Polk, Maricopa County Superior Court
John H. Barron, Barron & Associates PC, Of Counsel
Ashley Case, Tiffany & Bosco PA
Jerome K. Elwell, Warner Angle Hallam Jackson & Fromanek, PLC
Hillary Gagnon, Stacey L. Johnson, PLLC
Mark E. House, Becker & House, PLLC 
Michelle James, PsyD, Clinical Neuropsychologist with Behavioral Health Solutions, Supervising Neuropsychologist at Copa Health
Jeffrey G. Pollitt, Jeffrey G. Pollitt, P.C.
T.J. Ryan, Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold, LLP
Lynda C. Shely, Rosing Pott & Strohbehn