Introduction to the Surrogate's Court: Estate Litigation
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Format: Webinar
Description:
This CLE program aims to provide an overview of New York Surrogate's Court litigation, covering topics such as obtaining jurisdiction over all necessary parties, the role of court attorney-referee mediation, discovery pre- and post-objections (e.g., SCPA 1404), hearings, drafting and filing motions, affirmations in support/opposition, cross-motions, types of motions, when to file an Order to Show Cause, submission of proposed orders and decrees, and notes of issue. The overall goal is to provide newly admitted attorneys, and attorneys inexperienced with Surrogate's Court, with a comprehensive understanding of practicing in this specialized court.
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CLE Credit:
New York: 3.0 Skills
New Jersey: 3.3 General
California: 3.0 General
Pennsylvania:2.5 General
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys
Program Fee:
$149 for Members | $249 for Nonmembers
Members who are Law Students, Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2024-2026), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, and attorneys who practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.
For New York Newly Admitted Attorneys: Skills credits completed after December 31, 2025, must be completed in the traditional live classroom setting or by fully interactive videoconference. City Bar Webinar programs are not considered a fully interactive videoconference. Please see the CLE Format Requirements for Newly Admitted Attorneys for additional information.
For New York Attorneys: This program is a non-transitional course.
Program Chair & Speaker:
Pinni Bohm, Bohm Law Firm, P.C.
Speakers:
John P. Graffeo, Novick, Graffeo & Choi, P.C.
Sponsoring Association Committee:
Trusts, Estates & Surrogates Courts Committee | Brian P. Corrigan, Chair
Information about our Financial Aid Policy and Application can be found here.