Trusts, Estates & Probate

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10 Real-World Lessons From Celebrity Probates

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 56 minutes
Thais Amaral Tellawi
Bennie Wall
Carla Sigler
Sarah Barnes
With Thais Amaral Tellawi from Amaral Tellawi Law + 3 others
Recorded February 06, 2026.
Product ID 101590

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Overview

From Graceland to Neverland: What Famous Legal Battles Teach Us About Practice

From Aretha Franklin to Prince, the tabloids may have covered the drama, but behind the headlines are real probate lessons every attorney needs to know. This fast-paced CLE uses high-profile estates as quick case studies in will contests, undue influence, intestacy, tax controversies, and more. Gain guidance to better counsel your clients, avoid costly mistakes, and anticipate disputes that can derail even the most carefully laid estate plans. Protect your clients from ending up in the kind of probate battle that makes the news - register today!

  • Spot red flags early: learn how to identify capacity issues before they end up in court.
  • Protect fiduciary clients: gain tactics to guide executors and trustees through complex administration issues.
  • Manage family dynamics: prepare to handle high-stakes conflicts that derail even modest estates.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Outdated Wills and Trusts: Philip Seymour Hoffman, James Brown
  2. Executor/Fiduciary Mismanagement: Heath Ledger
  3. Contested and Improperly Executed Wills: Aretha Franklin
  4. Disputes Over Asset Ownership and Valuation: Michael Jackson
  5. Unenforceable Verbal Promises: Marlon Brando
  6. Simultaneous Death Act: Gene Hackman
  7. IP and Right of Publicity: Robin Williams
  8. Undue Influence/Capacity: Brooke Astor, Gloria Vanderbilt
  9. Tax Battles: Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston
  10. Intestacy: Prince

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total

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Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 3: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 3: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Alabama CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Alabama CLE - 3: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 3.0 on-demand credit hours, including 0.0 ethics/professionalism credit.

Arkansas CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Arkansas CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Video Download - Arkansas CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Arizona CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

California CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 3.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 4 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 3.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Florida CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
  • 3.5 Wills, Trusts and Estates

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OnDemand - Florida CLE - 3.5: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 3.50 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certification: 3.5 - Wills, Trusts and Estates

Video Download - Florida CLE - 3.5: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 3.50 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certification: 3.5 - Wills, Trusts and Estates

Georgia CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Iowa CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Iowa CLE - 3: "10 Real-World Lessons From Celebrity Probates" is an accredited program under the regulations of the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education. It is planned that this program will provide a maximum of 3.0 hours of unmoderated activity credit toward the mandatory continuing legal education requirements under the Iowa rule, including 0.0 hour of legal ethics unmoderated activity credit.

Illinois CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Indiana CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Indiana CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions & Continuing Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive 3.0 hours of distance education, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics.

Kansas CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Kansas CLE - 3.5: Approved by Kansas CLE for 3.50 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Video Download - Kansas CLE - 3.5: Approved by Kansas CLE for 3.50 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Video Download - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Minnesota CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Montana CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

North Dakota CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 3: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 3.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 3: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 3.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Jersey CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Jersey CLE - 3.6: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.60 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - New Jersey CLE - 3.6: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.60 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
  • 3.5 Areas of Professional Practice

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OnDemand - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.50 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Video Download - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.50 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Ohio CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Ohio CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Video Download - Ohio CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 3.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 3.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

South Carolina CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - South Carolina CLE - 3: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 3.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 3.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Texas CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Estate Planning and Probate

Earn Until

OnDemand - Texas CLE - 3: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 3.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement. This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education requirements for attorneys and paralegals in the following specialty fields: 3.0 - Estate Planning and Probate Law

Video Download - Texas CLE - 3: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 3.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement. This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education requirements for attorneys and paralegals in the following specialty fields: 3.0 - Estate Planning and Probate Law

Utah CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Utah CLE - 3: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Utah CLE - 3: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Virginia CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Virginia CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 3.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Video Download - Virginia CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 3.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Vermont CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Washington CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 3.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 3.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program qualifies for 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program qualifies for 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Wyoming CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Wyoming CLE - 3: The Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education has granted 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Video Download - Wyoming CLE - 3: The Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education has granted 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Paralegal Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NFPA.

Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NFPA.

Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).

Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).

Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

NFPA Approved · 0 Total Credits

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OnDemand - NFPA - 0: NBI, Inc. is an NFPA-approved CLE provider. As such, members can claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. The course duration is 180 minutes, which includes 0 minutes of ethics.

Video Download - NFPA - 0: NBI, Inc. is an NFPA-approved CLE provider. As such, members can claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. The course duration is 180 minutes, which includes 0 minutes of ethics.

Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

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Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

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Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda

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  1. Outdated Wills and Trusts: Philip Seymour Hoffman, James Brown

  2. Executor/Fiduciary Mismanagement: Heath Ledger

  3. Contested and Improperly Executed Wills: Aretha Franklin

  4. Disputes Over Asset Ownership and Valuation: Michael Jackson

  5. Unenforceable Verbal Promises: Marlon Brando

  6. Simultaneous Death Act: Gene Hackman

  7. IP and Right of Publicity: Robin Williams

  8. Undue Influence/Capacity: Brooke Astor, Gloria Vanderbilt

  9. Tax Battles: Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston

  10. Intestacy: Prince

Who Should Attend

This legal course is designed for attorneys. Accountants, tax professionals, fiduciaries, and paralegals will also benefit.

Speakers

Thais Amaral Tellawi
Thais
Amaral Tellawi
Amaral Tellawi Law
Bennie A Wall
Bennie A.
Wall
Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC
Carla S Sigler
Carla S.
Sigler
Sigler Law, Inc.
Sarah J Barnes
Sarah J.
Barnes
Voya Financial
Speaker bio
Thais Amaral Tellawi

Thais Amaral Tellawi

Amaral Tellawi Law
Thais Amaral Tellawi

is a managing partner with the law firm of Amaral Tellawi Law, where she focuses her practice on estate planning, including wills, trusts, guardianship, and probate. Ms. Tellawi represents individuals, families and business owners. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Attorneys in Tax and Probate, and she is an Estate Planning instructor at Rice University. Ms. Tellawi earned her B.A. degree from the University of Houston and her J.D. degree from Texas Southern University.

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Bennie A Wall

Bennie A. Wall

Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC
Bennie Wall

is managing principal of Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC's Fredericksburg office. He is an accomplished estate planning and administration attorney, offering almost a decade of expertise in the field of trust and estate planning. Mr. Wall joined Carrell Blanton Ferris in 2017, after serving as an associate estate administration attorney and trust funding coordinator. He frequently speaks to local civic and professional organizations, discussing proper estate planning, as well as advanced topics like wealth transfer taxes and asset protection. Mr. Wall has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2019-2025) and awarded the CALI Award for Excellence in the Future of Estate Planning (2015). He is a member of the Trust and Estate Section of the Virginia State Bar, past president of the Richmond Chapter of Society of Financial Service Professionals, and serves on the Estate Planning Council of Richmond. Mr. Wall earned his J.D. degree at University of Richmond School of Law and is admitted to practice in Virginia.

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Carla S Sigler

Carla S. Sigler

Sigler Law, Inc.
Carla Sigler

is a solo practitioner at Sigler Law, Inc. She serves clients with integrity and skill in the areas of criminal defense, family law, business litigation, estate planning, successions, and represents government agencies and serves as the Vinton Magistrate Judge. As an experienced appellate advocate, Ms. Sigler won a murder case before the U.S. Supreme Court while serving as an assistant district attorney. She also is available for legal writing and research, and appellate advocacy work and consultation. Ms. Sigler earned her B.S. degree from McNeese State University and her J.D. degree from Paul M. Hebert LSU Law Center. She is a member of the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association and State Bar of Texas. Ms. Sigler is also a member of several federal bars, including the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and U.S. District Court Middle and Western districts of Louisiana. In her practice she represents a number of succession clients in issues involving real estate sales and fiduciary litigation. Ms. Sigler has been appointed by courts to serve as an administrator in succession cases and has been asked to provide expert testimony.

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Sarah J Barnes

Sarah J. Barnes

Voya Financial
Sarah Barnes

is an attorney and legal counsel with Voya Financial, where she handles all levels of trust and estate administration matters. She was previously in private practice for many years, where she practiced in the areas of estate planning and elder law. Ms. Barnes earned her B.A. degree from Edgewood College and her J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School. Her professional memberships include the State Bar of Wisconsin, Dane County Bar Association, Legal Association of Women, and the Madison Estate Planning Council. Ms. Barnes serves on a number of non-profit boards, is a frequent speaker at various continuing legal education seminars, and has served as adjunct faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Marquette University Law School. She is admitted to practice in the state of Wisconsin.

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