The Do's and Don’ts of Wayne County Probate Court
Presented by the Estate Planning and Probate Sections of the Detroit Bar
Monday, February 9, 2026
3:30-5 p.m.
UBS
1217 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48226
Join the Estate Planning and Probate Litigation Section of the Detroit Bar Association for an inside look at the intricacies of the Wayne County Probate Court (WCPC).
Learn practical “inside tips” on how to get on the court assignment list and obtain work from the judges. The program will cover the different types of court assignments, which cases most often go to trial in WCPC, and what practitioners can expect throughout the process.
Presenters will include Hon. Macie Tuiasosopo Gaines, along with experienced probate attorneys who routinely practice in Wayne County Probate Court.
Program:
1. What makes WCPC unique.
2. How to get on the assignment list, types of assignments and training.
3. Common Issues that go to trial in WCPC
4. Mental Health Docket
- Robbie J. Gaines, Gaines Law
5. Brief overview of serving as attorney, special fiduciary or GAL.
- Robbie J. Gaines, Gaines Law
- Bruce A. Rice, Rice Legal PLLC
- Brooke Lauren Archie, Law Office of Brooke Lauren Archie, PLLC
- Michael Caine, Michael Caine & Associates PLLC
We look forward to seeing you at the UBS location in Detroit on February 9th from 3:30-5 p.m. Drinks and appetizers will be available and are included with your registration. Please reach out to slawkillinger@detroitlawyer.org for any questions regarding registration.
$25 members
$35 non-members
The information provided in this programming does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available are for general informational purposes only.
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