Thursday, January 17, 2019: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, May 16, 2019: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, September 19, 2019: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.

Many people can't afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. When someone dies, the probate process for relatives can be intimidating and difficult, especially when disputes arise. In this class, learn the basics of probate court and the administration of estates and trusts, and where to go for further information and assistance. Learning important legal fundamentals about probate can make your legal journey easier and more successful.

Class covers:

• How probate court works, and how estates are administered in probate
• Appointment of administrators
• Basics of trusts, and when probate court can get involved in trust administration
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed with the support of My Legal Team, Inc.
NOTE: This class does not cover estate planning or how to draft estate documents, such as wills or trusts.

* A more extensive "Where You Begin" class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main Branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/where-you-begin.html

Location:
Self-Help Legal Access Center
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse
275 Magnolia Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802

No legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration Fees: FREE

Tuesday, December 18, 2018:  3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Join us for this free training on how to comply with the electronic filing mandate effective January 1, 2019 in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Learn how to quickly and easily maneuver the eFiling & eService Provider platform, plus discuss the revised filing rules and procedures, tips to avoid rejections, cost-savings for your clients in this new era, and more! Lawyers, paralegals, and self-represented litigants should all attend this training.

Class covers:

• The new electronic filing requirements in L.A. County Superior Court
• Procedures under the new rules, and how the new system works
• Tips to avoid rejections
• Cost-saving strategies for you and your clients

Earn 1 hour MCLE credit

Presented by Natalie Rasco and File & ServeXpress:

Natalie Rasco is the Client Engagement Director at File & ServeXpress, the nation's oldest eFiling and eService provider. Natalie has over 20 years of experience in guiding client-focused, complex objectives, including change and project management, organization development, and education outreach campaigns throughout the nation. She holds a Master of Science in Organization Development from the University of San Francisco.

Registration: FREE through the generous sponsorship of File & ServeXpress

Register soon to reserve your seat!
Reduced-rate parking options available during registration

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library. However, the Library does not endorse or recommend products, legal services or providers and does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers.

Tuesday, January 29, 2019  9:00 am – 10:30 am

This annual program reviews the most significant changes in California trusts and estates law. The panelists analyze key developments of the last year, including new legislation and court decisions, and how they may affect the trusts and estates practitioner.

Presented by: Carol A. Johnston and Marc L. Sallus

Earn 1.5 hours participatory MCLE credit

Registration Fee: $25

Tuesday, January 29, 2019  11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Our panel of real property practitioners discusses and summarizes the most significant changes in the law. The discussion will analyze the impact of these changes on real property practice, and identify important trends.

Presented by: Fredric W. Trester, Sheri L. Bonstelle and Lawrence H. Jacobson

Earn 1.5 hours participatory MCLE credit

Registration Fee: $25