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Webinar looks at work of CCJ/COSCA 2.0 Task Force


The National Center for State Courts will present a webinar on   “The Work of the CCJ/COSCA Fines, Fees, and Pretrial Practices 2.0 Task Force” Thursday, December 12, at from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

The 2.0 Task Force builds on the work of a previous Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA) Task Force, established in 2016. Throughout 2024, it produced resources discussing the current landscape of state reforms to legal financial obligations and pretrial practices, developed case studies to highlight innovative and successful approaches, and created educational materials for courts.

This webinar will highlight tools and resources developed by the 2.0 Task Force and feature a conversation between the 2.0 Task Force members and members of the original Task Force.

Speaking at the webinar will be:

• Chief Justice Nathan Hecht, Texas Supreme Court

• Chief Justice Matthew Fader, Maryland Supreme Court

• Gayle Lafferty, state court administrator, Delaware Judicial Branch

• Moderator Laurie Givens, vice-president, Court Consulting Services, National Center for State Courts

To register for the webinar, visit www. ncsc.org and click on “webinars.”


‘Michigan Probate Process: In 7 Simple Steps’ offered online


The National Business Institute will present a live video webinar looking at “Michigan Probate Process: In 7 Simple Steps” on Tuesday, December 17, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This step-by-step instruction offers knowledge of probate processes and best practices for handling each unique case effectively.  

The webinar will examine: Opening the estate; preparing the personal representatives for the job; managing the estate: Valuations, spousal share, and more; addressing creditor claims; post-mortem tax planning, distributions, and trust administration; handling estate cosing, final accounting, and tax returns; maintaining an ethical practice; resolving disputes and navigating probate litigation.

Speaking at the webinar will be James A Carolan of EWM Legal Services, Theresa K Cottrell of Phelps Law Office PLC, Brianna R Keller of Rhoades McKee, Morgan Maul of The Maul Law Group PLLC, and Jessica L Myers of Rehmann Robson & Co.

This basic level online seminar is designed for attorneys, accountants, tax professionals, trust officers, executors and other fiduciaries, and paralegals

Cost for the webinar, which includes course book, is $389. To register, call 1-800-930-6182 or visit www.nbi-sems.com.

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