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Mechanics of E-Filing in the Probate Court

  • Training

  • 1 Hour
  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE)
  • ID: 5944958

Tips to help you get your cases accepted for filing on the first try

Did you know that you have a secret weapon when it comes to probating estates? It is filing your probate cases, whether they be formal, informal, or voluntary, using the Probate Court’s e-filing process.

Learn why it makes sense to file your cases using the e-filing process. Get step-by-step instruction on what it takes to file an Informal Probate, a Formal Probate and a Voluntary Administration using the Probate Court’s e-filing system. Come away with the tips needed to have your cases accepted for filing on the first try.

Equipped with this knowledge, you can effortlessly file your probate cases from the comfort and convenience of your office, home, or anywhere you have secure access to the Internet at any hour of the day on any day of the week.

Course Content

12:00 - 12:05 pm
Benefits of E-Filing & Preparing the Documents to be Filed

Karen B. Johnson, Esq.,
Madge & Johnson, PC, Westford

Vincent Procopio,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

12:05 - 12:35 pm
Setting up Your E-Filing Account and Submitting a New Probate Case: Voluntary with a Will and Without; Informal with a Will and without; Formal with a Will and without

Karen B. Johnson, Esq.,
Madge & Johnson, PC, Westford

Vincent Procopio,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

12:35 - 12:40 pm
Adding a Filing to an Existing Case That Was E-Filed and What to Do if Your Filing is Rejected

Karen B. Johnson, Esq.,
Madge & Johnson, PC, Westford

Vincent Procopio,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

12:40 - 12:45 pm
Common Mistakes to Avoid

Karen B. Johnson, Esq.,
Madge & Johnson, PC, Westford

Vincent Procopio,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

12:45 - 12:50 pm
How to Check on a Case That Has Been E-Filed Using the Attorney Portal

Karen B. Johnson, Esq.,
Madge & Johnson, PC, Westford

Vincent Procopio,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

12:50 - 12:55 pm
Using the Probate Court Virtual Registry to Resolve Issues with an E-Filed Case

Karen B. Johnson, Esq.,
Madge & Johnson, PC, Westford

Vincent Procopio,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

12:55 - 1:00 pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

Karen B. Johnson, Esq.,
Madge & Johnson, PC, Westford

Vincent Procopio,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

Speaker(s)

Faculty

Karen B. Johnson, Esq.,
Madge & Johnson, PC, Westford

Vincent Procopio,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston