Death of a Litigant: How to Pursue or Defend Against Claims When a Litigant Dies

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Death of a Litigant: How to Pursue or Defend Against Claims When a Litigant Dies
About the Program

People die. But the death of a litigant or debtor does not mean that the claim or debt dies with them. Join us for this program to learn all about initiating or continuing claims against a deceased party. We will discuss the applicable rules under both the Code of Civil Procedure and the Probate Code for bringing a claim or continuing litigation against a deceased party, and how to avoid miscalculating the period within which you must bring a claim against the decedent – or risk forfeiting it forever. We will also provide instructions on when and how to file a creditor’s claim against a decedent’s estate, and how to initiate a lawsuit against the decedent if your creditor’s claim gets rejected. This program will help plaintiffs and creditors navigate the creditors’ claims procedures, as well as fiduciaries and beneficiaries leverage those procedures to potentially limit liabilities.

This program is a must to understand and navigate the complicated rules governing claims against a decedent!

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Associate Holland & Knight LLP

Stacie L. Chau is an attorney in Holland & Knight’s Los Angeles office and a member of the firm’s Private Wealth Services Dispute Resolution Team. Ms. Chau’s practice focuses on complex trusts and estates litigation and administration. Ms. Chau aims to provide the most efficient resolution to disputes, always keeping in mind the best interests of her clients and the complex issues and emotions that probate litigations often involve. Whether through mediation, alternative dispute resolutions or trial, Ms. Chau is with her clients every step of the way to navigate through the dispute and achieve successful results.

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Partner, Holland & Knight LLP

Ms. Lockett is experienced in administering complex estates and trusts. She routinely advises clients on myriad issues, including ownership and governance of closely held corporations, family partnerships and limited liability companies (LLCs). She also advises on matters arising from fractional real estate interests and fiduciary duties between spouses.

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Accreditation
Credit Hours:
1.25
Specialty Area:
Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
Credit Type:
General
Original Air Date:
July 22, 2024
Accredited in:
California

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