Western State College of Law seeks an experienced estates/probate attorney for an adjunct professor position overseeing the Probate Clinic. This four-credit course consists of a weekly seminar in addition to weekly field work in Orange County Probate Court. The class is capped at 8 students. The stipend for the semester is $6,000. Matters include:

  • Trust matters, including validity of trusts and trust amendments, as well as allegations of breach of fiduciary duties, undue influence, and financial elder abuse.
  • Decedent Estate matters, such as the validity or invalidity of wills and intestate successions.
  • Guardianship of minors.
  • Conservatorship matters, both general and limited.
  • Requests for temporary restraining orders relating to allegations of elder abuse.

If you are interested, please contact the Dean of Western State, Marisa Cianciarulo, at