Basic Wills, Health Care Proxies & Powers of Attorney in New York State and Standby Guardianship Proceedings in Surrogate's Court

Major topics addressed in this CLE include the following:

Basic Wills, Health Care Proxies & Powers of Attorney in New York State: intestacy in New York State; executor/guardian for children considerations; will format; will execution process; purpose, statutory basis, format, execution and modification/revocation of the health care proxy and power of attorney forms; choosing agents and attorneys-in-fact; Standby Guardianship Proceedings in Surrogate's Court:

Date of original presentation: 09/30/2011

Presented by: Adam H. Brunner, Esq., Nixon Peabody LLP; John L. Garrett, Esq., Nixon Peabody LLP; R. Thompson Gilman, Esq., Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP; Margaret J. Lavery, Esq., Court Attorney, Monroe County Surrogate's Court

Total viewing time: 1 hour 45 minutes

CLE credit: 2.0 Skills

Cost for viewing this training if CLE credit is requested: $60.00 for Not-for-Profit Agencies; $90.00 for Private Practice Attorneys. There is no charge for viewing this training unless CLE credit is requested. Attorneys located in or near Monroe County may receive CLE credit free of charge in exchange for a commitment to accept and complete one Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, Inc. pro bono case within one year. The fee will be refunded after the attorney completes a case and requests a refund.

Financial Hardship Policy: Available upon request. Contact Linda Kostin, Pro Bono Coordinator, Seventh Judicial District>

Newly admitted attorneys in New York State cannot receive CLE credit for online training.

If you are an attorney who is not licensed in New York State and want CLE credit, please check to see if your state allows New York State CLE credits to be applied to your state's CLE requirements.