Avoiding Present Errors for Future Situations

Thursday, November 13, 2025
4:30-6:30pm
Maritime Museum/Custom House, Newburyport

Practitioners in the Probate & Family Court frequently are required to draft language for issues that will take place - or have a significant effect in the future. Whether it is the division of a pension, the conveyance of property or taking on an obligation many years after the judgment, crafting language that will properly document what has to be done is essential. In this seminar, you will be provided with examples and strategies to utilize the correct language and what to
do in the event there is a need for corrective action for a previously drafted document.

Focusing on challenging drafting issues, with tips for how to improve your drafting, attend this program and learn:

How to handle expectancy when representing older couples

How to provide for a disabled child

How to draft real estate transfer language in separation agreements

What are the drafting issues in mortgages, titles, deeds and promissory notes

How to clean up creditor issues

What are the common mistakes in drafting QDROs and pension documents

Legal Experts

Margot G. Birke, ElderLaw, Newburyport

Megan E. Breaker, Kline, Gardner & O’Connor P.C., Gloucester

Donald L. Pitman III, The Pitman Law Offices, LLC, Newburyport

To Register: https://gnba.ticketbud.com/advanced-drafting-issues-in-family-law

The livestream will begin at 4:30pm ET on November 13, 2025