Section Probate and Estate Planning

The Probate and Estate Planning Section covers substantive and procedural law governing trustees, probate estates, guardianships, conservatorship and other matters affecting trusts and estates and administration. The section offers Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and works closely with the bench to improve the administration of justice in the Probate Court.

Section Chairs

Timothy Barteau
415 453 9433
tbarteau@rflawllp.com

Valerie Gerard Kushel
415 578 0382
valerie@vgklaw.com

Notices

Administrative Order 20-06

Updated April 1, 2020

Main County Superior Court Uniform Local Rules 2

Updated July 1, 2019

Update Emergency Orders to Administrative Orders 20-06

Updated April 6, 2020

Thu | Aug 06

12-1:30P

Probate and Estate Planning

Mentor Meeting

Probate and Estate Planning

Thu | Sep 03

12-1:30P

Probate and Estate Planning

Mentor Meeting

Probate and Estate Planning

Thu | Oct 01

12-1:30P

Probate and Estate Planning

Mentor Meeting

Probate and Estate Planning
COVID-19 Resources

Local News & Information Regarding COVID-19

Jun 30, 2020
By MCBA

Local News & Information Regarding COVID-19. Including Marin County Superior Court updates, Administrative orders, and Emergency orders.

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President's Message

Repairing Our World One Step at a Time

Jun 04, 2020
By Susan Feder

Our society and criminal justice system remain plagued by systemic racism and inequality. As much as we know injustice and inequality exist, it is easy to feel powerless in the face of such an overwhelming problem. Videos like the one of George Floyd's murder can reinforce that powerlessness. Or they can spur us to action.

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Marin Court Clerk's Offices Reopen June 1

Court posts documents for procedures

May 29, 2020
By MCBA

Effective June 1st - Marin County Superior Court's Clerk's Offices will reopen. Courtroom proceedings will be virtual through the use of remote video technologies until further notice. Posted are 3 resource documents.

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Marin Court Alert

Administrative Order 20-08 Issued May 26, 2020. Effective June 1

May 26, 2020
By Presiding Judge Andrew Sweet

This Administrative Order 20-08 supplements Administrative Orders 20-07, 20-06, 20-05, and 20-04. Except as specifically modified herein, Administrative Orders 20-07, 20-06, 20-05, and 20-4 remain in full force and effect. The Marin County Superior Court will remain closed for all non-essential matters until 11:59 p.m. on May 29, 2020

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WEBINAR RECAP

Marin Court Town Hall Forum: Court Encourages Flexibility, Deadlines Should Still Be Met

May 06, 2020
By Robert Rosborough

On May 6, MCBA sponsored a Town Hall Forum with Presiding Judge Andrew Sweet and Assistant Presiding Judge James Chou. MCBA President Susan Feder welcomed the (Zoom) capacity audience and acted as the moderator.

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Marin Court Alert

Administrative Order 20-07 Issued

Apr 28, 2020
By MCBA

Presiding Judge Andrew Sweet issued Administrative Order 20-07 on April 28., 2020

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