Evidence in Trust and Estate Litigation

Experienced trust and estate litigators will review the rules of evidence, evidence issues, and related challenges encountered in contested Surrogate’s Court proceedings. This program focuses on how to address those issues from initial retention through trial. 

Topics include:

• Overview of the Rules of Evidence
• Documents
• Fact Witnesses and Experts
• Authentication
• Evidentiary Objections
• Dead Man's Statute
• Common Interest Privilege
• Subpoena Process for Depositions and Trial & Service of Out-of-State Witness
• Managing your Client

Speakers

David A. Bamdad, Esq., Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP

Timothy M. Ferges, Esq., McCarter & English LLP

Ross S. Katz, Esq., Schlesinger Lazetera & Auchincloss LLP