Oct 1st, 2025
The National College of Probate Judges is pleased to announce the launch of a new website. The new website is easier to navigate and has been revised to provide additional useful information to judges who participate in "probate" jurisprudence and persons desiring information about "probate" jurisprudence. The website address is: http://www.ncpj.org.
The College, organized in 1968, is the only national organization exclusively dedicated to improving probate law and courts exercising probate jurisprudence. "Probate jurisprudence" varies from state to state. However, generally, all "probate" courts handle cases involving the estates of deceased persons,adult guardianship and protective proceedings, mental health and addictive disease treatment, and matters concerning developmentally disabled persons. In some states, probate courts handle adoptions, certain juvenile matters, and/or guardianship and conservatorship of minors.
The major purposes of the College are: (1) to promote efficient, fair, and just judicial administration in courts exercising probate jurisprudence, and (2) to provide opportunities for continuing education for judges, lawyers, and related personnel who are engaged in probate jurisprudence. These twin purposes are accomplished through several national and regional programs and projects, including conferences, publications, and other materials, and the College's Internet website.
Judge Amy W. McCulloch of Columbia, South Carolina, current president of the College, remarked: "The National College of Probate Judges is dedicated to providing our members and the public with the most accurate and accessible resources possible. The launch of our new website marks a significant step forward in that mission. This enhanced platform offers a more intuitive experience for judges seeking educational materials and professional resources, while also providing the public with a clearer understanding of our work. We believe this new site will empower our members and ultimately better serve our communities as we navigate the evolving complexities of probate law."
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Ms. Katie Luth, Administrator
National College of Probate Judges
c/o National Center for State Courts
ncpj@ncsc.org
300 Newport Avenue
Williamsburg, VA 231