Probate Litigation Practicum: Trust & Estate Spring Update 2016 - LIVE ONLY!!
April 2016
Probate Litigation Practicum: Trust & Estate Spring Update 2016
LIVE ONLY!!
Co-sponsored by the Colorado Bar Association Trust & Estate Law Section
Program Highlights:
- Laying a Foundation: The Basics of Introducing Exhibits
- Admitting Exhibits/Medical Records
- Dead Man Statute
- Hearsay Exceptions Often Used in Probate Litigation
Program Description:
Don't miss the opportunity to practice the elements of courtroom evidence that are most important for probate practitioners to know.
First, as a larger group, you will learn the evidentiary technique. Then you'll break into small groups for role-playing and discussion. A judicial coach will lead your small group as you practice the technique and give you individual attention and feedback.
Whether it's learning the hearsay rules, how to lay a foundation, expert testimony or the Dead Man Statute, don't miss this chance for one-on-one learning from some of the most knowledgeable judges in the State of Colorado.
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Agenda:
8:30am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00am
Introduction and Welcome
Darla Daniel, Esq., and Kelly Dickson Cooper, Esq., Program Co-Chairs
9:15am
Laying a Foundation: The Basics of Introducing Exhibits
- Authenticity
- Introducing Your Exhibits
- Overcoming Challenges to Your Exhibits
- Is It Relevant?
- Admitting Medical Records
- Dealing with Common Objections
Presented by the Honorable David Prince
10:15am
Networking Break
10:30am
Practice Admitting Exhibits/Medical Records from Hypothetical with Your Coaches
11:15am
Expert Testimony
(15-minute Demonstration Followed by 45 Minutes of Practice with Your Coaches)
- Qualifying Your Expert
Drafting Attorney as Fact Witness
Capacity Issues
Led by Honorable C. Jean Stewart (ret.)
12:15pm
Lunch
1:30pm
Dead Man Statute
(15-minute Demonstration Followed by 45 Minutes of Practice with Your Coaches)
- Purpose
- Exceptions
- 2013 Revisions
Led by TBA
2:30pm
Hearsay Exceptions Often Used in Probate Litigation
(15-minute Demonstration Followed by 45 Minutes of Practice with Your Coaches)
- Statements Regarding Then-Existing Mental, Emotional or Physical Condition
- Reputation Concerning Personal or Family History
- Excited Utterance
- Statements Against Interest
Led by TBA
3:30pm
The Art of Probate Litigation: Ask the Coaches
A Panel Presentation and Interactive Discussion
4:00pm
Adjourn
Location Information
CBA-CLE Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non-Member | $309.00 |
| CBA Member | $299.00 |
| CBA Trust & Estate Law Section Member | $249.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Member | $149.50 |
| CLE ELITE Pass Holder (Limited Seating) | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 6.00
- Ethics Credits: 0.00
- EDI Credits:
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