An Empirical Analysis of Wealth Transfer Law UC Davis Law Review Symposium, Volume 53 Friday October 11, 2019 Panel 3: NONPROBATE TRANSFERS, ESTATE PLANNING, AND INTESTACY Moderated by Professor Horton Panel with: Professor Hofri with comments by Professor Elmendorf, Professor Hirsch, Professor Spitko, Professor Poppe with comments by Professor Patel, and Professor Wright The UC Davis Law Review is proud to host several members of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) for a Symposium entitled “An Empirical Analysis of Wealth Transfer Law.” ACTEC is a nationally renowned organization and its members, or “fellows,” strive to inform the public about the complicated world of trust and estate law. The Symposium will include panel discussions covering topics such as marriage within wealth transfer law, how research is conducted using probate records, as well as the results and repercussions of non-probate transfers and intestacy within estate planning. To dive into the reasons why certain individuals utilize estate planning and others do not, and to evaluate other fascinating dichotomies within wealth transfer law, join us on October 11, 2019 at the University of California, Davis, School of Law (King Hall).