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Multiple wills are an established estate planning strategy. Useful for a number of objectives, they often appeal to business owners, owners of foreign real estate, and individuals seeking additional privacy. While multiple wills may seem like a simple solution to some testamentary issues, there are important factors involved in weighing whether multiple wills are the right solution for individual clients. In addition, lawyers who prepare these documents must carefully draft them, with proper consideration of local laws, to avoid unintended and serious consequences. This program is designed to help you decide when to recommend multiple wills to a client...Read More
Estate administration involves multiple stakeholders, including beneficiaries, parents of minor beneficiaries, family members and creditors, all of whom bring their own interests and goals to the table. Balancing these competing expectations, especially where you or your client is the executor, requires special skills. Even where the technical aspects of the process are going well, it is often the people and their perceptions that drive administration challenges. This webinar with experienced estates lawyer Lynne Butler will focus on practical strategies to help you navigate these complex dynamics and reduce misunderstandings. Lynne will address...Read More
Knowing the steps to administer an estate is critical for a successful wills and estates practice. Whether you are advising an executor or acting as executor yourself, fiduciaries must meet specific legal requirements. This highly practical presentation with experienced estates practitioner Krista Clendenning will address key tasks, dates and documents in the administration process, from notifying relevant parties to closing the estate. You will learn about important tax matters, executor compensation, assessing potential claims, and pitfalls that may lead to fiduciary liability. Topics include...Read More
Wills and estates practitioners – as well as other professionals involved in the estate planning process – can take many different steps throughout the planning process to limit the likelihood of a successful challenge to an estate plan and/or a testamentary document. While litigation cannot be completely avoided, the risks inherent in estate planning transactions can be significantly reduced by taking some relatively simple steps at the front end. In this webinar, experienced estates litigator David Hunter will discuss three of the most litigated issues in estate litigation - testamentary capacity, undue influence, and gifts by right of survivorship. Drawing on recent cases and examples from his own practice...Read More
No time for a full day trusts and estates conference? No problem! Get up to speed on the newest principles shaping estate planning, administration and litigation with our 2024 trusts and estates litigation update. Designed specifically for busy lawyers looking for a condensed analysis of the most significant cases of the last year, this 90-minute presentation will provide up to date knowledge and practical insights to help you succeed in today's fast-evolving legal landscape. Experienced estates litigator Kim Gale will review key cases from multiple provinces relating to...Read More
Trust and estate disputes present unique challenges, often involving emotionally charged issues and complex family dynamics. Unlike corporate or contractual matters, these disputes can deeply affect relationships, making mediation a powerful tool for resolving conflicts early while preserving family ties and avoiding costly, public litigation. This highly practical webinar with David Paul Stark will offer a mediator’s perspective on how counsel can prepare for and make the best use of mediation to increase the chances of a successful outcome in estate and trust disputes. Among the topics David will address are...Read More
Join us for a practical 90-minute webinar designed to elevate your skills in drafting Powers of Attorney for Property. Experienced trusts and estates lawyer Lynne Butler will provide valuable insights for creating clear, precise, and truly effective documents that accurately capture your client’s wishes and minimize the risk of abuse and litigation. You’ll learn specific drafting techniques, including how to tailor “standard” language to meet your client’s unique circumstances, key clauses to include for various situations, and common pitfalls to avoid. In addition, Lynne will address “unexpected” issues often overlooked in Powers of Attorney for Property, such as...Read More
Facebook, X, Instagram, and Google capture our words, images, location and more. With so much of our lives stored online, social media has introduced powerful new sources of evidence that lawyers must be prepared to identify, collect, and use in litigation. This highly practical presentation with experienced litigator Sarah Stothart will explore the evolving social media evidence landscape, along with the unique opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations it presents. Drawing on recent treatment of social media evidence in a wide range of cases, Sarah will share important guidance for how to effectively find, authenticate, present and challenge social media evidence in your cases. Topics include...Read More
Having a basic knowledge of financial statements is crucial for every well-rounded lawyer. The more you understand about financial statements, the better you’ll be able to counsel clients with confidence and use your financial understanding to your client’s advantage during negotiations or litigation. Attend this newly updated program with Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant, Andrew Mackenzie. Drawing on his experiences working with and teaching lawyers, Andrew will show you how to understand the basic structure of a financial statement and identify its key components. You’ll work through sample balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, including examples for a small law firm...Read More
