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OC-62066-04In this presentation, Jason Stephan identifies issues with estate planning in complex family situations by analyzing demographic trends affecting estate plans, using the Wills and Succession Act, outlining strategies for reducing wills challenges, using mutual will agreements, and placing interests in family trusts. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November 2017.
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OC-62066-03In this presentation, Sylvia A. Carruthers identifies the importance of risk management in estate planning including a lawyer's duty of competence, taking instructions and advising, drafting and executing documents, following up, and minimizing potential errors. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November 2017.
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OC-62066-02In this presentation, Michael Klaray discusses beneficiary designations such as life insurance, irrevocable beneficiary designations, RRSPs and RRIFs. Drafting tips, common mistakes, and tax benefits of common trusts are also considered. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November 2017.
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OC-62066-01In this presentation, Shelley E. Waite presents the process of estate planning for dependent children from the interview process, Family Maintenance and Support Provisions, planning structures such as trusts, and other considerations such as government benefits, exempt assets, and court appointments. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November 2017.
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OC-62058-06In this presentation, Thomas Gusa provides a checklist of concepts and steps to be considered when acting for a creditor of an insolvent debtor. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2017.
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OC-62058-05In this presentation, Walker Macleod compares debtor in possession restructuring in Canad and the United States. Specifically, he explores the differences in legislation as well as differences in principle, namely, critical lenders and debtor releases. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2017.
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OC-62058-04In this presentation, Stephanie Wanke gives an overview of debtor-in-possession restructuring under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement and proposals under Division I of the Bankruptcy Insolvency Act. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2017.
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OC-62058-03In this presentation, Alexander Mosaico provides practical tips for lawyers with minimal bankruptcy experience. The presentation gives an introduction to the law and procedure around claims that survive bankruptcy under s 178(1) of the Bankruptcy Insolvency Act (BIA), opposition to a bankrupt’s discharge under ss 172.1, 173 of the BIA, and the stay of proceedings under s 69.3 of the BIA.This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2017.
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OC-62058-02In this presentation, Glenn Steiner provides an overview of insolvency basics, including: what constitutes insolvency and a licensed insolvency trustee, who a trustee represents, why a licensed insolvency trustee is important, and how the code of ethics informs considerations in this context. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2017.
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OC-62058-01In this presentation, Brian Summers discusses relevant case law and legislation, as well as practical and ethical considerations for protecting an insolvent client's income and assets. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2017.
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OC-62044-06In this presentation, Denise Hendrix discusses the various foreclosure actions and remedies available for the recovery of money secured by a mortgage based upon the type of mortgage granted, the type of borrower, and the remedies available to the lender. She also considers the ability of a borrower to redeem a mortgage.This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in May 2017.
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OC-62044-05In this presentation, Douglas Gahn QC discusses various issues that arise in the context of foreclosure, including: redmeption/relief against forfeiture, due on sale clauses, death, non-resident defendants, written and implied consents for information, single family fire insurance, notification of lapse or termination of insurance, and condominium insurance. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in May 2017.
