Will Contests - In-Person
Whether you regularly litigate will contests or occasionally encounter contested estates in your practice, this program brings together many of Colorado's leading probate litigators, estate planners, and mediators to share the practical insights, litigation strategies, and ethical guidance they have developed through years of experience. If you want to strengthen your will contest practice, this is a program you won't want to miss.
A featured session explores Colorado's recently revised Jury Instructions for Will Contests and the practical impact they may have on your litigation strategy. Throughout the day, distinguished faculty will also examine emerging case law, important decisions you may have overlooked, evolving legal theories, evidentiary issues, mediation strategies, and other timely developments that every probate litigator and estate planner should understand.
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE HAS ITS PERKS
Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc. (CBA-CLE) values you and your participation in the Colorado legal community. The pandemic taught us that community building comes more naturally in person than it ever could via Zoom. Attending CBA-CLE events in person is a great way to network and meet new colleagues.
To encourage community building through in-person attendance, CBA-CLE will be holding a drawing at every live program held in the CLE Classroom, available only to in-person attendees. The winner will receive a CLE Elite Pass for 1 year (a value of $1,295 for members/$1,695 for non-members) simply by attending live.
CLE CREDITS: This program has been submitted for 8 General CLE Credits, including 1.5 Ethics/Professionalism Credits.
The program is accredited in Colorado. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee's responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.
Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.
CBA-CLE is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and employment. To request an accommodation please contact [email protected] at least 14 business days in advance.
8:30 – 9:00
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:10 am
Welcome and Introductions
Extended by Program Chairs Spencer J. Crona, Esq., Sigler & Nelson LLC; David R. Struthers, B.A., J.D., Vg.D., Evans Case LLP; Herbert (Herb) E. Tucker, IV, Esq., Evans Case LLP; and Jody Davis, Esq., CBA-CLE
9:10 – 10:10 am
Colorado Jury Instructions for Will Contests: New and Improved!
Presented by Spencer J. Crona, Esq., Sigler & Nelson LLC; Letitia (Letty) Maxfield, Esq., Wade Ash LLC; and David R. Struthers, B.A., J.D., Vg.D., Evans Case LLP
Submitted for .3 Ethics/Professionalism Credit
10:10 – 10:25 am
Morning Break
10:25 – 11:25 am
Child/Parent Representation and Ethical Rules Regarding Prenups and Postnups
Presented by Olivia B. Heffner, Esq., Willoughby & Associates, and Kimberly R. Willoughby, Esq., Willoughby & Associates
Submitted for 1.2 Ethics/Professionalism Credits
11:25 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch (included in your registration)
CBA-CLE will provide vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options if attendees note their dietary needs during registration
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Case Law Study and Reliance on Unpublished Cases
Presented by Carly A. Lowry, Esq., Wade Ash LLC
1:05 – 2:05 pm
The Missing Remedy: Why Colorado Courts Should Recognize Tortious Interference with Right to Inherit
Presented by Andrea N. Mahoney, Esq., Mahoney Law, LLC, and Kevin S. Mahoney, Esq., Mahoney Law, LLC
2:05 – 2:15 pm
Afternoon Break
2:15 – 3:15 pm
Resuscitation of Wills by Revival and Doctrine of Dependent Relative Revocation
Presented by Andrew W. Rogers, Esq., Evans Case LLP, and Herbert (Herb) E. Tucker, IV, Esq., Evans Case LLP
3:20 – 4:35 pm
Strategies For Mediation
Panelists include Amanda J. Bradley, Esq., Bradley Law; The Honorable Kim H. Goldberger (ret.), Senior Judge LLC; and Ann Gushurst, LLB, JAMS
4:35 – 4:40 pm
Drawing for CBA-CLE Elite Pass and Closing Remarks
4:40 - 5:30 pm
Adjourn and Reception
Networking, Conversations and Harmonies
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $529.00 |
| CBA Member | $399.00 |
| CBA Trust and Estate Law Section Member | $319.00 |
| CBA Elder Law Section Member | $319.00 |
| CBA ADR Section Member | $319.00 |
| Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $199.00 |
| PublicService/ActiveMilitary/Government/Non-Profit | $199.00 |
| NEW ATTORNEY/ELITE Pass Holder | $20.00 |
| Student Currently Enrolled in Law School | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 8.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.50
- EDI Credits:
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