The New MUPC Is Here—MCLE Has It Covered!
Massachusetts finally has a new Uniform Probate Code (“MUPC”). After almost twenty years of debate, the MUPC was signed into law on January 15, 2009. This major legislation brings significant changes to the probate process and important reforms to probate procedure. Particular areas impacted include intestacy, administration of estates, and default rules to address gaps in planning.
The MUPC becomes effective on January 2, 2012, but the guardianship provisions took effect on July 1, 2009. MCLE has the resources to get you up to speed in three simple steps.
Get Started with the Law | Hear from the Experts | Update Your MCLE BooksSTEP 1: Get Started with the Law
Read the MUPC (web page)
Read a Quick Summary (PDF)
*NEWDrafting Estate Plans Under the New MUPC (Thursday, January 12, 2012)
*NEWThe New MUPC & Representing Fiduciaries (Friday, February 3, 2012)
*NEWThe New MUPC & Real Estate (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)
The New MUPC for Paralegals (Tuesday, September 27, 2011)
The New Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (September 23, October 7, 14, 21, 28, and November 9)
Drafting Estate Plans Under the New MUPC (July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2011)
New MUPC Guardianship & Conservatorship Update 2011 (May 26 & June 1, 2011)
How the New Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code Affects Your Family Law Practice
(November 30, 2010)
Changes to the New MUPC: Guardianship and Conservatorship (May 6, 2010)
Ethical Issues Under the New MUPC (February 4, 2010)
The New MUPC Guardianship and Conservatorship Rules (June 24, 2009)
The New Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (February 25, 2009)
STEP 3: Update Your MCLE Books
Available Now
A Practical Guide to Estate Planning in Massachusetts
Guardianship and Conservatorship Practice Under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code, 3rd Edition 2009 with 2011 supplement
Under Development
Drafting Wills and Trusts—New Edition Coming in Fall 2011
Massachusetts Probate Manual—New Edition Coming in December 2011
Massachusetts Probate Sourcebook—New Edition Coming in December 2011
Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code Curriculum Committee
David Aptaker, Esq., Law Offices of David Aptaker, Somerville
Richard C. Barry, Jr., Esq., Fletcher & Tilton, PC, Worcester
Linda G. Bauer, Esq., Office of the Bar Counsel, Boston
Brian D. Bixby, Esq., Burns & Levinson, LLP, Boston
Rebecca W. Brendel, M.D., Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Boston
Hon. Paula M. Carey, Chief Justice, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Julia Satti Consentino, Esq., Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, Boston
Tracy A. Craig, Esq., Mirick, O’Connell, DeMallie & Lougee LLP, Worcester
Elizabeth E. Crimmins, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
John H. Cross, Esq., Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hyman G. Darling, Esq., Bacon Wilson, PC, Springfield
John G. Dugan, Esq., Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan & Cannon, PC, Franklin
Robert G. Fleischner, Esq., Center for Public Representation, Northampton
Hon. Anne F. Geoffrion, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Wynn A. Gerhard, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
Hon. Dorothy M. Gibson, Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Stan Goldman, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services, Mental Health Litigation Unit, Somerville
Benjamin F. Harley, Esq., Plymouth Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Mark J. Hauser, M.D., Harvard Medical School, Newton
Eric P. Hayes, Esq., Wachovia Wealth Management/A Wells Fargo Company, Waltham
Thomas P. Jalkut, Esq., Nutter McClennen & Fish, Boston
Mark A. Leahy, Esq., Whittum & Leahy, Hingham
Kelly A. Leighton, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
Ruth A. Mattson, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey LLP, Worcester
Christopher G. Mehne, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey LLP, Worcester
Ilene Mitchell, Esq., Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hon. Elaine M. Moriarty, Suffolk Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hon. Anthony R. Nesi, Bristol Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Kathleen M. O'Connor, Esq., Eckel, Morgan & O'Connor, Acton
Harriet H. Onello, Esq., Law Office of Harriet Holzman Onello, Lexington
Ronda G. Parish, Esq., Robinson Donovan, PC, Springfield
Evelyn J. Patsos, Esq., Worcester Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hanson S. Reynolds, Esq., Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster, Boston
Hon. Susan D. Ricci, Worcester Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Jennifer M. Rivera-Ulwick, Esq., Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hon. Lisa A. Roberts, Plymouth Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Mary H. Schmidt, Esq., Schmidt & Federico, PC, Boston
James R. Wade, Esq., Wade Ash Woods Hill & Farley, P.C., Denver
Barry P. Wilensky, Esq., Friedler, William Law Office, Boston
Raymond H. Young, Esq., Young & Bayle, Boston