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Wills, Trusts & Estates: Current Developments

An introductory guide to Wills, Trusts and Estates law originally created by Grace Wagner for Brooklyn Law School students.

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Law.com (subscription) Legal News Topic: Trusts & Estates

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The link above allows BLS patrons to access What All Young Trust and Estate Litigators Should Know in HeinOnline > collection: Law Journal Library > publication: Probate and Property. 

Tip: American Bar Association (ABA) law student membership is free.  A law student could choose to join ABA's Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section to access many articles and other resources of this Section through the ABA's website. 

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Tip: See also most recent Heckerling Institute Report highlighting proceedings from the Jan. Heckerling Institute provided by the ABA Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section.  Date of 59th Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning: Jan. 13-17, 2025.  American Bar Association (ABA) law student membership is free.  A law student could choose to join ABA's Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section to access many articles and other resources of this Section through the ABA's website. 

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