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Family Law Business Issues: Tax (On-Demand)
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Family property divisions involving one or more shareholders of a Canadian-controlled private corporation can present both the opportunity for a tax-efficient property division and significant tax risks for both the transferor and transferee of property. The focus of this on-demand program is on the tax risks, with the intention of allowing family lawyers to identify potential issues and protect their clients by seeking expert advice where warranted.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in November, 2021.
The total running time is approximately 1 hour, 6 minutes.
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Amanda Baretta, Latitude Family Law Group
Presenter
Darryl Antel, Felesky Flynn LLP
04/2023
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Family Law Business Issues: Shareholder Oppression and Other Remedies (On-Demand)
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When a closely held corporation is run by a couple who are ending their personal relationship, the corporation, as a ‘legal person’ becomes a third individual that must be accounted for in settlement proceedings. This on-demand program looks at defining roles within corporate governance, including the rights and responsibilities of shareholders, directors, and officers. It also reviews equitable remedies, focusing on oppression remedies and piercing the corporate veil to provide practical relief for parties whose wealth is caught up in corporate structures.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in November 2021.
The total running time is approximately 56 minutes.
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Amanda Baretta, Latitude Family Law Group
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Michelle Bailey, Moe Hannah LLP
04/2023
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Family Law Business Issues: Valuations (On-Demand)
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This on-demand program provides an overview of business valuations for family law practitioners.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in November 2021.
The total running time is approximately 1 hour, 6 minutes.
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Amanda Baretta, Latitude Family Law Group
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Brittany Dela Rosa, MNP LLP
Bailey Rivard, MNP LLP
04/2023
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Personal Benefits and Undistributed Pre-Tax Corporate Income (On-Demand)
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This on-demand program examines tax and other issues relating to personal benefits in the family law context. The presentation also provides tax information for family law practitioners relating to pre-tax corporate income generally, distributions, and allocation of undistributed pre-tax corporate income
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in November 2021.
The total running time is approximately 1 hour, 37 minutes.
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Amanda Baretta, Latitude Family Law
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Cameron Brinkman, Pisko Brinkman LLP
04/2023
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Overview of Financial Statements for Family Lawyers (On-Demand)
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This on-demand program provides an overview of financial statements that most commonly arise in a family law practice.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in November 2021.
The total running time is approximately 38 minutes.
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Amanda Baretta, Latitude Family Law
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Brittany Dela Rosa, MNP LLP
Bailey Rivard, MNP LLP
04/2023
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Family Law Business Issues: Disclosure (On-Demand)
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The “how” of determining the amount of child support owed by parents continues to stymie parents, lawyers, and judges alike. Some of the issues include how the income of the payor parent is determined, what types of documents are needed to confirm the amount of income, who is responsible for requesting or obtaining the supporting documentation, and so on. This on-demand program provides insight into and information about the type of financial disclosure that is required to determine the “how” of child support.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in November 2021.
The total running time is approximately 38 minutes.
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Amanda Baretta, Latitude Family Law
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Michelle Mackay, Bruyer & Mackay LLP
04/2023
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The New Trustee Act: Variation and Termination (On-Demand)
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The new Trustee Act updates and alters Alberta’s legislated approach to the variation and termination of trusts. This presentation explores the new trust variation and termination provisions and discusses some of the key changes.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on March 7, 2023.
The total running time is approximately 54 minutes.
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Anna-May Choles, Rackel Belzil LLP
Sandra Petersson KC, Alberta Law Reform Institute
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Shannon James, Carscallen LLP
04/2023
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The New Trustee Act: Best Practices for Lawyers and Trustees (On-Demand)
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The new Trustee Act provides significant direction on modern trust issues, establishes trustee’s powers and duties, describes the court’s authority, and is drafted to ensure that trusts function appropriately. This presentation assists both the lawyer and the trustee in adherence to best practices under the new legislation relating to the standard of care, conflicts, reporting, and compensation.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on March 7, 2023.
The total running time is approximately 56 minutes.
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Anna-May Choles, Rackel Belzil LLP
Sandra Petersson KC, Alberta Law Reform Institute
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Shelley E. Waite, McLeod Law LLP
04/2023
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The New Trustee Act: Settlor’s Intentions and Temporary Trustees (On-Demand)
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The new Trustee Act allows practitioners to bring in extrinsic evidence when interpreting and determining trust provisions in accordance with a settlor’s intentions. This presentation explores the kind of extrinsic evidence that can be used when doing so. It further discusses the ability to appoint temporary trustees under the new legislation, including:
The reasons for appointing a temporary trustee
The practical applications of appointing a temporary trustee
The new Trustee Act provisions relating to temporary trustees
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted at LESA’s The New Trustee Act webinar on March 7, 2023
The total running time is approximately 47 minutes.
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Anna-May Choles, Rackel Belzil LLP
Sandra Petersson KC, Alberta Law Reform Institute
Presenter
Victoria Jones, de Villars Jones
04/2023
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Family Property Statements (On-Demand)
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Legal support staff’s assistance in the preparation of Family Property Statements can be invaluable to a lawyer – if done properly. This on-demand program provides information on how to prepare Family Property Statementst to provide the information needed to settle the division of family property.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on April 22, 2021.
The total running time is approximately 1 hour, 10 minutes.
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Sean Shaefer, Demas Schaefer LLP
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Danielle Collins, Latitude Family Law LLP
04/2023
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Family Law for Legal Support Staff: Avoiding Filing Rejections (On-Demand)
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This on-demand program discusses common mistakes on applications, affidavits, and orders that lead to filing rejections for divorces.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on April 22, 2021.
The total running time is approximately 31 minutes.
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Sean Shaefer, Demas Schaefer LLP
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Bob Donaldson, Callioux Law
04/2023
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A Guide to the Family Property Act (On-Demand)
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This on-demand program examines key provisions of the Family Property Act and explains important concepts. Topics canvassed include the application of the act to common law couples, date of separation, limitation periods, valuation date, exemptions, exclusive possession of the family home, pensions, existing and future agreements, and Court forms.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on April 22, 2021.
The total running time is approximately 46 minutes.
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Sean Shaefer, Demas Schaefer LLP
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Sasha Joshi, Foster LLP
04/2023
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