Attorney Howard H. Collens of Galloway and Collens, PLLC Speaks at Institute for Paralegal Education Training Seminar
Howard H. Collens spoke about topics related to the probate process at a training seminar put on by The Institute for Paralegal Education (IPE), a division of NBI, Inc.
July 19, 2011
Howard H. Collens, attorney at the probate and estate planning law firm of Galloway and Collens, PLLC, spoke at a professional training seminar on The Probate Process From Start to Finish for Paralegals, sponsored by the Institute for Paralegal Education (IPE).The seminar, which took place on June 7, 2011, aimed to increase the understanding and effectiveness of paralegals, legal assistants and legal secretaries during the legal process which may be required after a person dies. Howard H. Collens spoke about topics related to the probate process including the ethical perils in the probate process, dealing with a spouse's elective shares and understanding the laws of intestacy.
"The seminar provided essential training and information needed to navigate through the probate of estates. The goal was to take the confusion out of a complex process, said Collens. This caliber of training and education help attorneys and legal support staff better serve our clients."
Mr. Collens is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the State Bar's Probate and Estate Planning Section, Elder Law and Disability Rights Section and the Wayne County Probate Bar Association. He has obtained the Certificate of Completion from the Institute of Continuing Legal Education's Probate and Estate Planning Program and enjoys speaking to groups on various estate planning, probate and technology topics.
About IPE
The Institute for Paralegal Education (IPE), a division of NBI, Inc., provides legal education to paralegals, legal office staff, law students, new attorneys and legal professionals beginning work in a new area of practice. IPE provides a skill-based education intended to enhance the professional abilities of those responsible for the hands-on-work in law offices and businesses.
About Galloway and Collens, PLLC
For more than 15 years, attorneys at the probate and estate planning law firm of Galloway and Collens, PLLC have provided quality legal representation to clients throughout the metropolitan Detroit area and southeastern Michigan. The firm represents clients in legal matters related to real estate, estate planning, elder law and probate law. Visit their website at www.GallowayCollens.com or call 248-545-2500 locally or 888-545-2510 toll free to discuss your legal matter.