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Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section

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

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The ABA Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section (RPTE) is a diverse community of more than 15,000 U.S. and international lawyers, paralegals, real estate and financial services professionals, law students, and legal educators. We provide leadership and subject matter expertise on current regulatory and legal issues, trends, and best practices with the singular goal of empowering our members to better serve their clients.

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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.

Trusts and Estates

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

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