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32123-CLearn how the Civil Enforcement Act works with other legislation for the enforcement of distraint for rents, personal property seizures under security agreements, Notices to enforce security, and possession under Court Orders. Learn how distributions are determined and where priorities are given so you can provide proper advice to your clients about the costs/benefits of Civil Enforcement. Explore post-judgment enforcement and how to maximize your client’s return. Date: January 29, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, 1000 Glenmore Court SE Regular Price: $265 + GST
NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format.
This program is also offered in Edmonton.
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32123-ELearn how the Civil Enforcement Act works with other legislation for the enforcement of distraint for rents, personal property seizures under security agreements, Notices to enforce security, and possession under Court Orders. Learn how distributions are determined and where priorities are given so you can provide proper advice to your clients about the costs/benefits of Civil Enforcement. Explore post-judgment enforcement and how to maximize your client’s return. Date: January 22, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre, 11727 Kingsway NW Regular Price: $265 + GSTNOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format.
This program is also offered in Calgary.
View the brochure for program details.
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OC-62063This program provides tips for legal support staff working in the area of wills and estates. Explore applications for probate and estate administration in standard and complex matters, and discusses strategies to effectively manage estate administration files. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November 2017. Total running time is 4 hours, 2 minutes.
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62063.02This paper provides an overview of the role of the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee in estate administration matters, including for represented adults or minor children, family maintenance and support claims, court appointed trustees of minor’s property, bonds, missing or unknown beneficiaries, missing persons, and more. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Wills and Estates program in Edmonton on November 15, 2017 and in Calgary on November 22, 2017.
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62063.01This paper provides an overview of grants of probate and grants of administration. The first part of the paper discusses grants that are limited to part of the deceased’s property, including grants of administration of unadministered property, grants of re-sealed probate/administration with respect to Alberta property, grants of administration limited to specific property, and ancillary grants. The second part of the paper addresses applying for a grant with a power of attorney, applying for expedited grants, validating non-compliant wills or gifts, and using caveats. The paper includes a number of samples and precedents related to grant applications. These include an application for a grant of probate, an application for a grant of administration, an application for a grant of re-sealed probate, a surrogate checklist, protocols for expedited applications in Edmonton and Calgary, and a list of common errors and problems when applying for grants. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Wills and Estates program in Edmonton on November 15, 2017 and in Calgary on November 22, 2017.
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OC-62056Receive tips for managing self-represented litigants and emotional clients, analyze the document production process in a litigation file, learn where to find and properly store shared documents, and more. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2017. Total running time is 4 hours, 3 minutes.
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62056.04This paper explores ideas for creating co-operation and continuity in a legal office to strengthen operations and workplace satisfaction. Topics discussed include sharing information, managing files efficiently, and interacting with clients and self-represented litigants. A number of precedent forms are included with the paper as additional resources, including a sample retainer letter, client intake sheet, client guide to questioning, triage cold call sheet, trial checklist, sample emails, and many others. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Family Law program in Calgary on October 3, 2017 and in Edmonton on October 12, 2017.
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62056.01This paper discusses how to develop good work habits to become a more efficient and effective legal assistant. It provides strategies to excel as a legal assistant relating to attention to detail, file review, and other considerations. It also provides tips for diarizing and filing, managing emails, entering time, and handling disclosure. Additionally, it suggests best practices for retainers, billing, and collecting money from clients. The paper includes sample documents relating to email inbox organization, financial disclosure, matrimonial property statements, special chambers booking, client bills, and accounting letters to clients. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Family Law program in Calgary on October 3, 2017 and in Edmonton on October 12, 2017.
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OC-62052Familiarize yourself with the role of legal support staff in managing civil litigation matters. Engage in an overview of civil litigation actions, including pleadings, applications, questioning, costs, and trial preparation. Analyze relevant sections of the Rules of Court, and learn how they affect litigation matters. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in September 2017. Total running time is 3 hours, 15 minutes.
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62052.03This paper provides an overview of the basic procedure and process for making an originating application. It discusses what an originating application is, why it is used, where and when it is filed and served, and how it proceeds in court. The second part of the paper reviews the procedure and specific requirements for judicial review, including why it is used and who it involves. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Civil Litigation seminar in Calgary on September 12, 2017 and in Edmonton on September 19, 2017.
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62052.06This paper addresses two topics: costs and case management. The first part of the paper provides an overview of costs in civil litigation, including a review of the terminology related to costs, factors considered by the court in awarding costs, and assessment of costs. The second part of the paper provides an overview of case management, including the steps to have a case management judge appointed and removing cases from case management. A sample Bill of Costs and Request Form for Case Management are included. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Civil Litigation program in Calgary on September 12, 2017 and in Edmonton on September 19, 2017.
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62052.05This paper provides a comprehensive review of the discovery of documents and questioning processes in civil litigation to aid legal support staff in the management of civil files. It includes detailed references to the Rules of Court and case law, as well as practical tips. Some of the topics discussed include: deadlines for affidavits of records, privilege, obtaining records from others, and transcripts and undertakings. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Civil Litigation seminar in Calgary on September 12, 2017 and in Edmonton on September 19, 2017.
