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LOCATION:Ballroom 330, Hemmingson Center, Gonzaga University
UID:3017920261118T013000ZNew Probate Law
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DESCRIPTION:\nWhat Every Estate Planner Needs to Know: Unpacking Washington’s New Probate & Trust Laws with Diane Kiepe, JD, LLM\nEvent Overview\nWashington state’s probate, trust, and estate administration rules have undergone major statutory updates that directly change how we draft instruments, administer non-probate transfers, and advise fiduciaries.\nJoin the Spokane Estate Planning Council for our November Dinner Meeting as we welcome Diane Kiepe, JD, LLM, for a critical dive into Washington's newly enacted probate reforms and statutory revisions. Diane will walk through the procedural shifts, updated notice rules, and operational traps every local attorney, CPA, wealth advisor, and trust officer must navigate to protect their clients and practice.\nSpecific Focus & Key Discussion Points\n\nWashington Probate Statutory Revisions: Key changes in estate filing procedures, small estate affidavit thresholds, and updated fiduciary duties under Washington law.\nNon-Probate Assets & TEDRA Updates: Practical strategies for handling non-probate asset transfers and leveraging Nonjudicial Binding Estate Dispute Agreements under current statutory guidelines.\nImpact on Existing Estate Plans: How the updated laws affect previously executed wills, revocable trusts, and durable powers of attorney across Washington state.\nFiduciary Risk & Creditor Notice: New procedural nuances regarding creditor claims, beneficiary disclosures, and personal representative liability.\nQ&A & Case Studies: Interactive discussion addressing real-world administration challenges under the updated framework.\nAbout the Speaker\nDiane Kiepe, JD, LLM, is a prominent estate planning, probate, and tax attorney in Spokane and principal at Kiepe Law and immediate past president of SEPC. Holding an LL.M. in Taxation, Diane specializes in complex wealth transfer strategies, trust and probate administration, and state tax compliance. Her practice focuses heavily on guiding individuals, business owners, and fiduciaries through statutory changes and contentious estate matters, making her uniquely suited to guide SEPC members through Washington’s newest legal landscape.
SUMMARY:New Probate Law - Spokane Estate Planning Council 
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