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    About Us

    The Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section is a leading national forum for lawyers, and currently over 15,000 members.

    Our Groups & Committees

    Our groups and committees are responsible for providing resources, services for legal professionals and firms, and providing education analysis to the entire legal industry. Additionally, our joint committees focus on multi-practice issues that enhance the effectiveness of lawyers in all legal practice areas.

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    Real Property

    The Real Property Division focuses on legal aspects of property use, ownership, development, transfer, regulation, financing, taxation and disposal.

    Trust and Estate

    The Trust and Estate Division focuses on all aspects of trusts, estate planning, employee benefits, insurance, and probate and trust litigation.

    Our Content

    The Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section produces a a variety of career-enhancing resources. Our articles, programs, and videos are developed by practice area experts and cover all real property, trust and estate practice practice areas

    Section Periodicals

    Section Periodicals

    Gain access to the Section’s collection of practice-enhancing content including, eReport, Probate & Property, and the RPTE Law Journal.

    Section Programs

    Section Programs

    Connect with leading RPTE attorneys and earn CLE credits at Section meetings and webinars throughout the year.

    Section Books

    Section Books

    Enhance your legal library with books from the RPTE Section. Save on Section books with exclusive member pricing.

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    Government Submissions & Policy

    The Real Property, Trust and Estate Law (RPTE) Section of the ABA submits comments to the government on policy matters affecting real property and estate planning legislation.

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