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OC-62192-03This presentation explores estate litigation issues including power of attorney transactions and accounting, inter-vivos transfers (incapacity and proving a gift), testamentary capacity challenges and undue influence challenges. mental capacity and accounting challenges. Mitigation strategies such as family discussions of plans and people, detailed interview questions and notes, questions and early problem resolution are also discussed. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in December 2020.
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OC-62192-02This presentation considers some of the issues that arise in the context of drafting wills. While not exhaustive, it is intended to provide a starting point for lawyers who may be new to estate planning or who do not regularly practice in this area. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in December 2020.
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OC-62192-01This presentation looks at the intake process from the pre-meeting communication and logistics, to the initial assessments of capacity, to the discussion of detailed substantive information needed to move on to the drafting of estate planning documents. It provides worthwhile reminders and practical takeaways. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in December 2020.
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OC-62204-04This presentation provides an overview of fundamental changes and voluntary liquidations and dissolutions. It highlights the practical considerations that practitioners should be aware of when advising clients. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in October 2020.
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OC-62204-03This presentation provides a general overview of corporate law and corporate law structures. It also highlights some of the issues that clients and their lawyers should consider when incorporating in Alberta. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in October 2020.
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OC-62204-02Part 1 focuses on public and private companies’ financing including: regulatory framework, general considerations, private placements, prospectus offerings and additional considerations. Part 2 focuses on secured credit financing including guarantees, independent legal advice and opinions. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in October 2020.
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OC-62204-01This presentation provides a general overview on guarantees provided by individuals, independent legal advice, and the scope of opinions for borrower and lender counsel in commercial lending transactions. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in October 2020.
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OC-62123-03This presentation discusses post judgment steps in an action. Topics discussed include judgment limitation, writs of enforcement, registrations with the Personal Property Registry and Land Titles Registry, demand letters, garnishment, seizure, and more. Legislation excerpts and form precedents are included as appendices. A bonus video is included. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January 2019.
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OC-62123-02This presentation examines creditor remedies that are available prior to obtaining judgment against a debtor. It reviews attachment orders and distress seizures, including a landlord’s right of distress, seizure under security agreements, and statutory distress. It also discusses the distribution of proceeds. A bonus video is included. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January 2019.
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OC-62123-01This presentation provides tips for dealing with civil enforcement agencies. It discusses types of enforcement and what bailiffs need before they can act. It includes letter of instruction precedents and summaries of various enforcement steps. A bonus video is included. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January 2019.
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OC-62111-06This presentation provides information on dispute resolution in adult guardianship and trusteeship including using interest-based negotiation and mediation in a way that respects the wishes, values, and beliefs of the represented adult. It also provides considerations to make when drafting resolution documents. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2019.
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OC-62111-05This presentation provides a clinical process to assessing decision-making capacity as well as a discussion of the capacity continuum. The materials include a capacity assessment worksheet and a worksheet to use when conducting a capacity assessment. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2019.
