Protecting Fiduciaries, Heirs, and the Public Trust
Ethical conduct is not optional in probate and estate auctions—it is the cornerstone of lawful practice. Estate auctioneers operate within a heightened fiduciary environment where transparency, informed consent, and strict avoidance of conflicts of interest are mandatory. Undisclosed self-dealing, misleading contract language, or actions taken without the Personal Representative’s knowledge or authority can expose the auctioneer to disciplinary action, civil liability, and loss of public trust.
This two-hour Continuing Education course examines the ethical foundations of auctioneering as they specifically apply to probate, estates, trusts, and court-supervised transactions. Students will explore where ethical duties originate, how they intersect with fiduciary law, and how modern estate practice demands higher standards of disclosure, documentation, and accountability.
Important Class Information
Probate & Estates – Almost Everything You Need For Probate Auction Academy — Matthew Price
Welcome to the Probate & Estate – Almost Everything you Need For Probate course offered by Auction Academy. This program is designed to strengthen ethical decision-making for auctioneers working with estates, Personal Representatives, attorneys, heirs, and courts. The course emphasizes fiduciary responsibility, consumer protection, conflicts of interest, estate authority, and the ethical obligations owed when handling property that does not belong to a single living seller.
Upon successful completion, this course meets NCALB-approved Continuing Education requirements. Please review the following information before beginning.
Course Navigation
The course is divided into structured modules that include video instruction, reading materials, estate-based case studies, and real-world probate scenarios. Each video segment must be viewed to a minimum of 65% completion before progression is allowed. Once this requirement is met, a navigation button will appear in the upper-right corner of your screen, allowing you to advance.
Supplementary Materials
A downloadable Student Manual accompanies this course. It expands on fiduciary concepts, ethical standards, statutory references, and practical examples specific to probate and estate auctions. Students are encouraged to use this manual as a reference during the course and in their professional practice.
Technical Support
If you encounter technical difficulties at any point, assistance is available. Email:admin@auctionacademync.com
Completion Timeline
Students have 30 days from the date of purchase, or until the applicable Continuing Education deadline—whichever occurs first—to complete the course. Please plan accordingly to ensure timely completion.
NCALB Requirement
The North Carolina Auctioneer Licensing Board (NCALB) requires completion of at least 90% of the approved course content to receive Continuing Education credit. Failure to meet this threshold may result in denial of CE credit.
Managing Instructor
Instructor: Matthew Price Contact:admin@auctionacademync.com NCALB-Approved Instructor | Auctioneer | Real Estate Broker | Adult Educator
