Attorney Training - 2025

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The 2025 Attorney Training is being held on Thursday, October 9, 2025

Session for Attorneys New to Training Session for all Probate Attorneys
9:00 am - 12:30 pm 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Materials

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FAQ

What is the Attorney Training Program?

The Attorney Training Program was initiated by Wayne County Probate Court in early 1996 to promote and ensure the effectiveness of counsel assigned to represent parties in probate matters. Completion of one or both sessions of this seminar is mandatory for all attorneys desiring to qualify to receive future assignments from the Probate Court.

Do I have to attend both sessions?

Attorneys who attended any of the attorney training programs from 1996 - 2024 are only required to attend the October 9, 2025 afternoon program for recertification, although encouraged to attend both sessions. Attorneys who did not attend any of the seminars from 1996 - 2024 must attend both the morning and afternoon sessions.

Will the seminar be offered again this year?

No. We only offer the seminar once a year. See the information listed on this page if you cannot attend the training session.

I cannot attend the training, is there a makeup session?

Review the training materials, links to the forms, and additional supplemental information through the Attorney Training Materials link above. The training sessions were recorded. You may still complete the necessary training - check this website again after October 9, 2025 for further details.

How much is the Attorney Training Program?

The cost is $100.00 total, whether you attend/review one or both sessions.

How do I register?

The 2 steps to complete registration for this training are:

  1. Register in advance for this webinar
  2. Make payment for the fee. (Online via Case Access is preferred.)
    • Go to Case Access, click "I accept-click here", select the "Case Number" tab, search for case number 2025-111111-TP. Once the case opens, click on the green "Pay" button. Complete your information in the name and email sections and then be sure to change the payment amount to $100.00 (see below) before completing with payment. Be aware that there is a service charge for the ePayment transaction.
    • Note: A message may pop-up indicating that it is a duplicate payment – this message simply indicates that another payment has already been made in this case number – disregard this message unless you believe you have already made a payment for your fee.
    • If you prefer to pay via check, make the check payable to: “Wayne County Probate Court”, note your name and “attorney training” on the memo line, and deliver the check to the cashier at the court or mail it to: WCPC-Budget Dept., 1305 CAYMC, 2 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48226. The cashier is also able to accept payments in cash.

To use the ePayment option, perform the following steps:

  1. Go to Case Access.
  2. Accept the disclaimer language on the initial page.
  3. Select Case Number and enter "2025-111111-TP".
    step 3
  4. Click Search

  5. Click Pay

  6. Add your Name and Email.

  7. Change the Payment Amount to "$100.00" and press the Tab key.

  8. Confirm that the fee amount is correct. Note there is a $3.50 convenience fee for the ePayment Transaction.
  9. Click Pay Now
  10. Follow on screen instructions to complete payment.

How do I become eligible for assignments?

To become eligible to receive assignments from the Wayne County Probate Court, an attorney will be required to:

  • Attend the afternoon Attorney Training session offered by Wayne County Probate Court on October 9, 2025 from 1:30 to 4:00 P.M.

  • Also attend the morning Attorney Training Session from 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. if you did not attend any of the Attorney Training Programs from 1996 - 2024. *Or watch and review the training recordings if unable to attend the October 9, 2025 training sessions (am and pm sessions as applicable).*

  • Submit by November 26, 2025* a complete “Attorney Profile Sheet” (provided by the Court in seminar materials), and a current malpractice insurance “face sheet,” showing aggregate coverage of at least $250,000. (*If the Attorney Profile Sheet is submitted after November 26, 2025, there will be a delay in qualifying you as an attorney eligible for assignments with the court.)

Note: Attorneys who do not provide proof of malpractice insurance will be eligible to receive guardian ad litem assignments only.