Drafting solicitors often have the daunting task of preparing estate plans for their clients that will hold up against scrutiny. Understanding complex or nebulous family dynamics and property arrangements and then drafting a will that accommodates clients’ testamentary intentions can be challenging. Explore key topics related to negligence claims against drafting lawyers and drafting lawyers acting as witnesses in estate litigation. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled The Next Level: Elevating Your Practice in Estate Litigation on April 25, 2024.  Total running time is 48 minutes.

In this panel discussion, the use of alternative dispute resolution processes in estate matters will be discussed. Topics include the mechanics of mediation, arbitration, and med-arb as estate dispute resolution tools. This presentation concludes with a general question and answer period. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled The Next Level: Elevating Your Practice in Estate Litigation on April 25, 2024.  Total running time is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

This paper explores a variety of topics including negligence claims against drafting solicitors, limitations periods, practical advice for drafting solicitors who are sued, applicable legislation and rules, solicitor client privilege, and obtaining and using evidence of the drafting solicitor. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s The Next Level: Elevating Your Practice in Estate Litigation program in Edmonton on April 25, 2024.