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OC-62410-4Understanding the kinds of applications that can proceed as adult guardianship and trusteeship “desk applications” is paramount for lawyers and their clients. This on-demand program considers the mechanisms for initial applications for guardianship and trusteeship, review applications, and examination and approval of trusteeship accounts. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Adult Guardianships and Trusteeships on May 28, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 23 minutes.
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OC-62410-3It is important for lawyers to understand the difference between hearings and desk applications and when to proceed to court. Explore key aspects of AGT applications by hearing, including a review of a sample notice of hearing, affidavit of service, and order, and consideration of sample paragraphs for AGTA applications. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Adult Guardianships and Trusteeships on May 28, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 21 minutes.
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OC-62410-2Canada’s population is aging, and issues of concern to older adults will have growing implications for medical and legal practice. Explore topics such as the demographics of aging in Canada, the spectrum of cognitive changes in older adults from normal aging through to advanced dementia, how multi-morbidity, polypharmacy, and frailty interact with cognition, and possible implications for legal practice. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Adult Guardianships and Trusteeships on May 28, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour.
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OC-62410-1Explore two important aspects of adult guardianship and trusteeship matters: urgent applications and accounting. In terms of urgent applications, it explores who can make such an application, how to do so, and provides considerations and practice tips. When it comes to accounting in AGTA matters, this presentation provides a broad overview of the who, what, when, where, and whys. It also discusses how to make an application for accounting. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Adult Guardianships and Trusteeships on May 28, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 28 minutes.
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OC-62409-5Explore costs in estate litigation, with topics including McAllister v City of Calgary, aftermath of McAllister, costs in estate litigation, costs against lawyers, costs strategies, recent history with party-party costs, and costs generally. 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 9 minutes.
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OC-62409-4In 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.
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OC-62409-3Drafting 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.
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OC-62409-2This on-demand program surveys primary case law and trends that estate lawyers should keep in mind when considering whether to engage an expert. It also explores awards for costs of experts. 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 56 minutes.
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OC-62409-1Estate lawyers need to know the various relationships in the life of a deceased and which may give rise to obligations on the estate. In addition, in giving advice to survivors, estate lawyers need to know the basics of family law, particularly property division under the Family Property Act, so that the surviving spouse or adult interdependent partner does not miss out on a potential claim. This on-demand program discusses the interplay between family law and wills and estates law. 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 56 minutes.
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OC-62408Using scenarios crafted by a palliative care physician, clinical ethicists, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) subject matter experts and senior wills & estates lawyers, examine factors that influence implementation and interpretation of PDs and explore practices to better align legal practice to clinical reality. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on April 18, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 36 minutes.
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OC-62395On February 1, 2023, a new version of Alberta’s Trustee Act came into force. This presentation discusses the amendments to the Trustee Act, recent amendments to the Estate Administration Act and the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Regulation, and judicial involvement. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on March 12, 2024. Total running time is 43 minutes.
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OC-62391-6Certain issues regularly come up when dealing with powers of attorney. This on-demand program addresses the following issues with advice or comments on each and references to resources for further consideration: ‘no contest’ clauses in wills; dealing with insolvent estates; whether you can act for an attorney who turns into a beneficiary upon the donor’s death; dealing with memos left by a testator on a probate application; increasing fees for wills while maintaining happy clients. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 14, 2024 as part of Wills & EPAs – Commonly Occurring Issues. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
