Atlanta Bar Association Blog


Posted by: Linda Pacer on May 19, 2022

The Estate Planning & Probate Section is concluding the 2021- 2022 Bar year on a high note. At the April 13, 2022, webinar, Blake Melton (Synovus Family Office) gave an outstanding presentation on “Recent Developments in Fiduciary Law.” Melton’s analysis and explanation of the cases— not to mention his incredibly comprehensive written materials— were extremely helpful. On April 21, 2022, the Section hosted a complimentary special two-hour Probate Judges Panel webinar featuring Judge Christopher A. Ballar (Gwinnett County Probate Court), Judge Bedelia C. Hargrove (DeKalb County Probate Court), Judge Kenya M. Johnson (Fulton County Probate Court), Judge Christina J. Peterson (Douglas County Probate Court), and Judge Kelli L. Wolk (Cobb County Probate Court). The event, superbly moderated by F. Skip Sugarman (Sugarman Law LLP), was a tremendous success and the highlight of our year. The Judges answered members’ questions submitted in advance, discussed the new practices and guidelines they implemented during the pandemic, and gave insights on how best to comply with court procedures going forward and their individual preferences. The Judges’ insights, advice, and suggestions on dealing with various Probate Court matters was truly invaluable. EP&P looked forward to May 11, 2022, when the Section resumed breakfast meetings at the Buckhead Club and members were able to see each other and Section sponsors in-person. With the intriguing title “What Behavioral Economics Teaches Us About the Practice of Law,” Robert C. Port (Gaslowitz Frankel LLC) discussed important ethical considerations for estate planners. On June 9, 2022, this Section will host a celebratory dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Peachtree Club in Midtown to thank all the great speakers who have shared their expertise with Section members and express appreciation to the Section's esteemed sponsors who have supported the EP&P Section during the past few years. Due to the pandemic, the dinner was suspended, which has been a long-standing Section tradition, in 2020 and 2021, so mark your calendars for this very special event.

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