The Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act was drafted to address perceived abuse in partition actions leading to a loss of equity in inherited property, especially among lower-income parties. According to the Uniform Law Commission, the Act has been enacted by twenty-one states, including California.

Attend this presentation to connect with an estate planner and trust administrator, a Research Attorney at the Superior Court, and a malpractice attorney who are members of the California Lawyers Association Trusts and Estates Executive Committee or the California Lawyers Association Ethics Executive Committee. Ethical issues are tricky in that, while they are often obvious, other times they may be difficult to spot. By understanding the pitfalls, we can better see them and prevent a catastrophe that could impact our ability to represent clients without issue or jeopardize our license to practice law.