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62457.02Recent government initiatives have made estate planning in British Columbia more complicated and challenging than what may be the case in Alberta. It behooves Alberta lawyers advising clients who have wealth in BC, or who reside in BC, to ensure that planning undertaken does not result in unexpected taxes and fees arising under BC’s statutory regime. This paper explores the legislative framework in British Columbia and discusses how BC lawyers address the challenges posed. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 2025 Refresher: Wills and Estates in Victoria, BC on April 10-12, 2025.
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62457.01This paper takes a comprehensive look at treatment of the issues across Canada and some of the common circumstances which lead to disputes. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 2025 Refresher: Wills and Estates in Victoria, BC on April 10-12, 2025.
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62491.01This paper highlights the critical considerations that lawyers should keep in mind when advising clients in rural property transactions in Alberta. It explores the unique regulatory framework, practical drafting concerns, due diligence requirements, and transactional processes relevant to these properties. This paper was presented at LESA’s Buying and Selling Rural Property: What Lawyers Should Know webinar on March 19, 2025.
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62487.01The rise of digital assets in recent years has created novel challenges in family law matters. This paper explores topics on tax considerations for transferring digital assets, solutions to prevent dissipation of digital assets, the equalization of assets through reapportionment of Canadian assets, the reality of crypto asset division in family law, and compelling disclosure of digital assets. This paper was presented at LESA’s Crypto and Conflict: A Family Lawyer’s Guide to Digital Assets webinar on March 12, 2025.
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092.001.00Whether you practice in commercial or residential real estate, this manual is for you. The Alberta Real Estate Practice Manual provides a comprehensive overview of real estate transactions in Alberta. Written by real estate practitioners from across the province, this publication follows the real estate deal from start to finish.
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OC-62502Explore topics including how the various valuation methods apply in family law disputes, why traditional valuation approaches may not fully capture value in a matrimonial setting, the impact of the chosen valuation date on business value, and how changes in business performance between separation and trial can affect outcomes. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on April 28, 2025. Total running time is 50 minutes.
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OC-PF-ECThis course will focus on the principles of effective communication and how to implement them to enhance your communication skills, your client and colleague relationships, and your performance. It will take approximately two hours to complete.
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OC-62498Unpack the impact of personality disorders to strengthen your understanding of the nuances related to mental health. Consider criminal matters where a party to a proceeding has a personality disorder and explore topics including what ‘fitness to stand trial’ means and community treatment plans. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on April 15, 2025. Total running time is 55 minutes.
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OC-62493Learn how to select and integrate various legal technology effectively, so you can optimize your day-to-day practice. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on April 8, 2025. Total running time is 41 minutes.
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OC-62494Explore common types of corporate reorganizations, including amalgamations and share exchanges, and it will examine strategies for drafting and reviewing documents specific to reorganizations. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on March 26, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
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62462.04This handy reference guide provides a quick summary of key evidence considerations including relevance, materiality, authentication of documents, the best evidence rule, exclusionary rules, privilege, hearsay, prior consistent statement, prior inconsistent statement, exceptions to hearsay, the opinion evidence rule, similar fact evidence, the collateral fact rule, character evidence, the rule in Browne v Dunn, general exclusionary discretion, and judicial notice. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Litigation Institute program in Calgary on March 6–7, 2025.
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62462.02For clients, success in chambers applications may enhance their chances of success at trial or even eliminate the need to go to trial. For lawyers, success in chambers requires meticulous preparation and adaptability. This paper provides tips to help practitioners understand the art and skill of chambers advocacy. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Litigation Institute program in Calgary on March 6–7, 2025.
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