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Browse our resources, including the Alberta Wills and Estates Practice Manual, Alberta Surrogate Forms, papers, and on-demand programs on topics such as estate administration, drafting, surrogate forms, estate accounting, trusts, tax issues, and more.
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Summer Sale: Wills and Estates On-Demand Programs
Access the recording (as well as materials) from past in-person, webinar, and livestream presentations with LESA’s on-demand programs. Available online, 24/7 through the Classroom, LESA’s on-demand programs allow you to stay up to date in your area of practice, from wherever this summer takes you. All you need is an ...
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New Program Alert! Financial Statements: Learning to Swim
Put on your water wings and finally learn to read financial statements! Explore concepts and terminology foundational to understanding a business’s financial reports. No prior experience necessary. Program Details Date: October 4, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Location: Webinar (online) Price: $71.25 – $95.00 Faculty Kristin P. Gray CIRP, LIT, CPA, CA, ...
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Alberta Wills and Estates Legislation – 2024 Update
LESA is thrilled to announce the 2024 update of our Alberta Wills and Estates Legislation resource! Alberta Wills and Estates Legislation provides quick, easy reference to the essential legislation applicable to a wills and estates practice and includes the full-text of over 20 statutes and regulations. 2024 Update Details The ...
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New Wills and Estates Programs and Resources
If you are an Alberta lawyer or support staff working on Wills and Estates matters, be sure to check out LESA’s newly available on-demand programs. Plus, mark your calendars with our upcoming programs! We are pleased to offer a wide variety of topics, program formats, and learning levels (with some ...
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New Program Alert | Family Maintenance and Support Claims: Testamentary Intentions vs. Moral Obligations (Webinar)
It is important for lawyers to understand the nuances of family maintenance and support (FMS) claims to effectively advise their clients on how to structure their affairs, and to ensure they are providing comprehensive and accurate advice to protect the interests of their clients. This webinar will explore some of ...
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New Program Alert | Alberta Litigation Institute (Calgary)
Whether you work on civil, commercial, criminal, family, or estate litigation matters, all litigators have common skills they need to develop throughout their careers. Join us at the BMO Centre at Stampede Park in Calgary for a two-day learning and networking event focused on these essential skills. Additional information will ...
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2024 Articling Student Survey
The Law Societies of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society are seeking feedback via survey on the training and mentorship that articling students are receiving. The survey will seek feedback on issues related to discrimination and/or harassment, and how to best prepare articling students for ...
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New Program Alert | LESA’s Refresher 2025: Wills and Estates (Victoria)
Join us at the Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria, BC for a multi-day networking and learning event for wills and estates practitioners. Additional information, including topics and faculty, will be added when available. Program Details Date: April 10-12, 2025 Location: Victoria Conference Centre (Victoria, BC) Early Bird Price: $1,495.00 Early ...
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