Resources

The interdisciplinary nature of wills and estates is an appealing aspect of the practice.

At times, we are faced with situations where a testamentary trust contains a drafting error not discovered until after the death of the testator or with a trust where unexpected circumstances are about to lead to unintended results.

Expert faculty will clarify issues arising for lawyers and executors as a result of the new framework set out under the regulations to the Estate Administration Tax Act.

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to help your older clients and their family members prepare for future personal care issues.

Improve your conflict resolution skills. You will learn how to facilitate more effective communication, help to eliminate defensiveness, calm heated disputes and set the framework for meaningful advice and counsel. Gain insightful strategies and practical tools.

Did the changes to summary judgment rules impact estates litigation? What is going on with costs decisions? Listen to an overview of hot topics and new cases for litigators.

Our speakers review income tax case law, legislative changes and CRA administrative developments from the past year which could (or will) have a significant impact on estate planning and estate administration...

In Carrigan v. Carrigan Estate, the Ontario Court of Appeal rendered a decision on the mandatory spousal death benefit provisions under the Pension Benefits Act (Ontario) that surprised lawyers in the area of pensions, family law and estates law.

Dealing with unique assets can be a challenge, whether at the planning or administration stage. Our experienced panel will provide tips on administration and drafting along with a few of their own “war stories.”

A practical overview of practice management issues and useful insights into building the estates practice you want.