Mission
Section is actively involved in shaping and revising the Uniform Probate Code. It sponsors a CLE seminar at the Bar convention; monitors state and federal legislative developments; encourages members to become certified specialists; monitors unauthorized practice of law issues; and provides speakers for civic and community groups.
SECTION BYLAWS
2026-2027 SECTION COUNCIL
R. MARSHALL MINTON
CHAIR
W. JAKE REA
CHAIR ELECT
ANDREW E. RHEA
VICE CHAIR
J. AARON NELSON, JR.
SECRETARY
JONATHAN E. SPITZ
SECTION DELEGATE
ANDREW D. MERLINE
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
THOMAS G. GARDNER
COUNCIL MEMBER
S. LESLIE MCINTOSH
COUNCIL MEMBER
JORDAN S. GOEWEY
COUNCIL MEMBER
REBEKAH F. THOMPSON
COUNCIL MEMBER
CHARLES H. RUDNICK
COUNCIL MEMBER
MICHELLE KING
COUNCIL MEMBER
Legislative Committee
Monitors proposed legislation, regulations, and policy developments affecting probate, estate planning, trust, guardianship, fiduciary, and related areas of law. Reviews and analyzes legislative proposals, identifies issues of significance to Section members, develops recommendations or positions for consideration by Section leadership, and serves as a resource on legislative matters. The committee also works to promote communication between the Section, lawmakers, and other stakeholders regarding issues impacting probate, estate planning, and trust practice.
THOMAS J. ZAMADICS, JR.
CHAIR
Robert P. Wilkins Award Recipients
Recipients are acknowledged every other year at the Al Todd Workshop in July.
2015 Catherine H. Kennedy
2017 Albert L. Moses
2019 James C. Hardin, III
2021 Prof. S. Alan Medlin (The program was rescheduled in 2022 due to Covid.)
2025-26 Franchelle C. Millender (posthumous)
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming public events at this time.