Section Estate Planning, Trust and Probate


The Estate Planning and Probate Section covers substantive and procedural law governing trustees, probate estates, guardianships, conservatorship and other matters affecting trusts and estates and administration. The section offers Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and works closely with the bench to improve the administration of justice in the Probate Court.

Section Chairs

Julia C. Butler
628 253 0770
jcb@jcbutlerlaw.com

Paul B. Gruwell
415 453 9433
pgruwell@rflawllp.com

Notices

eDelivery for Marin Superior Court

Updated April 13, 2022


List Serv Policy and Emails

Updated June 7, 2023


Law Student Scholarship
Jan 12, 2024

Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP—a litigation boutique in San Francisco—is now accepting applications for its 2024 Diversity Scholars program. The program offers scholarship money and mentorship to 1Ls whose background or experience would contribute to the diversity of the legal profession and have an interest in pursuing a litigation career in the Bay Area. This year, KVP will award up to $80,000 in scholarship grants, split among up to four deserving students.

MCLE Abroad
Dec 11, 2023

A Week in Legal London 2024. Join members of the California Lawyers Association for A Week in Legal London - April 7-13, 2024

New Judge
Dec 07, 2023

Welcome Judge Kevin Murphy! Judge Kevin Murphy has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Marin County Superior Court. He has served as a Judge at the Alameda County Superior Court since 2006. He served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office from 1985 to 2006 and as a Deputy Attorney General at the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General in 1994.

Mock Trial
Dec 04, 2023

It’s that time of year! And we don’t mean the holidays. IT IS MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION SEASON! This year’s MARIN COUNTY MOCK TRIAL, scheduled for Saturday, January 27 and Saturday, February 3, 2024, will be held at the Marin County Superior Court.

Inns of Court
Dec 01, 2023
By Marie Barnes

The Inns of Court actively seeks to foster excellence, professionalism, and civility in the legal profession.

New Horizons
Dec 01, 2023
By Mee Mee Wong

Dear MCBA Members, It feels like just yesterday that someone asked me, "How long have you served as the Marin County Bar Association Executive Director?" Yet, here I am, reflecting on an incredible and fulfilling journey spanning an amazing TEN years!