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62107.02This paper explores the legal assistant’s role in screening, coordinating appointments, collecting information, and preparing applications for non-contentious estate matters. It discusses frequently used NC Forms and related considerations, including notices to be served, service of documents, and submitting documents to court. This paper provides information and tips to assist with completing NC Forms, including a sample information collection form and sample NC Forms with additional precedent information and instructions noted in coloured text. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Estate Administration program in Edmonton on May 22, 2019 and in Calgary on May 29, 2019.
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62107.01This paper covers three main topics. First, it reviews formal proof of will processes, including considerations for filing caveats, notices of objection, and applications. Second, it discusses issuing notices and claims under the Matrimonial Property Act and Wills and Succession Act as well as related procedural requirements. Third, it considers court applications for advice and direction. Practical discussion of materials preparation and file management occurs throughout, providing tips for effective information gathering procedures. This paper also includes precedents for documents commonly filed in applications for family maintenance and support, proving formal validity of a will, and seeking advice and directions. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Estate Administration program in Edmonton on May 22, 2019 and in Calgary on May 29, 2019.
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OC-62101Learn about effective legal support for corporate and commercial law. Topics discussed include corporate reorganizations; dividends, other distributions, and share redemptions; share purchases; asset purchases; and other commercial transactions. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in April 2019. Total running time is 3 hours, 35 minutes.
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62112.04This paper discusses some of the top tips for legal support staff when dealing with matrimonial property matters on family law files. Tips relate to reading financial disclosure, dealing with adjournments, working with undertakings, and more. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Matrimonial Property program in Edmonton on March 5, 2019 and in Calgary on March 12, 2019.
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62112.03This paper highlights some commonly encountered matrimonial questions or problems and discusses tips or tricks that lawyers can employ to address them. It also includes a number of precedents, such as a certificate of lis pendens, writ of enforcement, garnishee summons, and more. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Matrimonial Property program in Edmonton on March 5, 2019 and in Calgary on March 12, 2019.
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62112.02This paper provides an introduction to property considerations in matrimonial matters for lawyers new to family law or their legal support staff. It reviews common types of property, including real property, vehicles, bank accounts and investment accounts, business assets, pensions, personal possessions, and debts. It also reviews some more unusual forms of property that may be encountered in matrimonial proceedings, and discusses exempted property. Tips for eliciting property-related information from clients are integrated throughout. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Matrimonial Property program in Edmonton on March 5, 2019 and in Calgary on March 12, 2019.
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62112.01This paper provides an introduction to property considerations in matrimonial matters for lawyers new to family law or their legal support staff. It reviews common types of property, including real property, vehicles, bank accounts and investment accounts, business assets, pensions, personal possessions, and debts. It also reviews some more unusual forms of property that may be encountered in matrimonial proceedings, and discusses exempted property. Tips for eliciting property-related information from clients are integrated throughout. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Matrimonial Property program in Edmonton on March 5, 2019 and in Calgary on March 12, 2019.
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62102.01This paper provides practical information related to share purchases. It discusses corporate minute book reviews and provides examples of resolutions to dispense with auditors, pre-closing documents, closing documents, common issues and traps, and more. Sample clauses and precedent documents, including a sample share sale/purchase agreement, are integrated throughout the paper. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Corporate Law & Commercial Law programs in Edmonton on April 23, 2019 and in Calgary on April 30, 2019.
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32115-C
Are you a 2018/2019 LESA volunteer? If so, contact us for complimentary registration in this program.
Many of us are required to interact with behaviour from others that we may find particularly challenging. Identify your own behavioural style and evaluate the implications of your approach to difficult situations. Explore and develop the ability to understand and deal with the behavioural styles of others. Learn how to control your own emotions and apply constructive strategies that solve, rather than, escalate problems.
Date: April 12, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | *LESA Volunteers 9:00 AM–1:30 PM (lunch is included)*
Location: Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, 1000 Glenmore Court SE
Early Bird Price: $265 + GST (Register on or before March 5, 2019)
Regular Price: $295 + GST
NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format.
This program is also offered in Edmonton.
View the brochure for program details. -
32115-E
Are you a 2018/2019 LESA volunteer? If so, contact us for complimentary registration in this program.
Many of us are required to interact with behaviour from others that we may find particularly challenging. Identify your own behavioural style and evaluate the implications of your approach to difficult situations. Explore and develop the ability to understand and deal with the behavioural styles of others. Learn how to control your own emotions and apply constructive strategies that solve, rather than, escalate problems.
Date: April 11, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | *LESA Volunteers 9:00 AM–1:30 PM (lunch is included)*
Location: Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre, 11727 Kingsway NW
Early Bird Price: $265 + GST (Register on or before March 5, 2019)
Regular Price: $295 + GST
NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format.
This program is also offered in Calgary.
View the brochure for program details. -
32109-E
Intellectual property law can be complex. Yet, lawyers need to be aware of issues even if they do not regularly practice in the area. Examine common IP concepts and develop strategies to effectively advise your clients.
Date: February 5, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre, 11727 Kingsway NW
Regular Price: $445 + GST
NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format.
This program is also available in Calgary.
View the brochure for program details. -
32109-CIntellectual property law can be complex. Yet, lawyers need to be aware of issues even if they do not regularly practice in the area. Examine common IP concepts and develop strategies to effectively advise your clients.
Date: February 12, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, 1000 Glenmore Court SE
Regular Price: $445 + GST
NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format.
This program is also available in Edmonton.
View the brochure for program details.
