Whether you work with wills, trusts, or estate administration, you help to give your clients peace of mind. You deserve the same. Let us help you strive for excellence in your practice with our innovative, future-focused continuing legal education.
Programs
Our continuing legal education is second to none, ensuring you are able to stay ahead of the curve. Browse our upcoming programs designed to enhance your wills and estates practice.
LESA Library
Did you know that the LESA Library contains the electronic version of the Alberta Wills and Estates Practice Manual as well as hundreds of papers from past programs? Click below for details and subscription options.
Resources
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.
LESA Blog
Keep up with the latest news and LESA updates
Faculty Feature | The Winds of Change: Developments in Pension Law
We are looking forward to exploring pension law in Alberta, including recent legislative changes, on January 12, 2022 at our upcoming webinar, “The Winds of Change: Developments in Pension Law“. Read on for details about our faculty for this informative program. Chair: Rita M. Richardson, Richardson Law Few people in Alberta have …
How to Navigate the LESA Library
Learn to navigate the LESA Library with ease. If you are new to the LESA Library, or if you are a seasoned subscriber and wish to learn a little more about how you can effectively search and find materials on the LESA Library, this post is for you. Scroll below …
LESA Holiday Office Closure
Please note: the LESA office will be closed from noon on December 24, 2021 until January 2, 2022. We will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022 and look forward to a new year of supporting you in your continued pursuit of legal …
Presenter Profile: Douglas H. Peterson | Advanced Legal Writing
With having practiced law for more than 20 years, Douglas H. Peterson now primarily works in corporate commercial law. Focusing on corporate structuring (both domestic and international) and international business transactions, Douglas works with his fair share of contracts. He has represented companies in all phases of the business lifecycle …
Registration is now open! Save your spot at LESA’s Refresher 2022: Wills and Estates
Registration is now open for LESA’s Refresher 2022: Wills and Estates. Join us from April 30–May 2, 2022 in Banff, Alberta for an in-depth exploration of wills, estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation issues. Topics will include: • Initial considerations on estate litigation …
LESA Library Feature: Interactive PDF Viewer
As a LESA Library subscriber, our bet is you are one happy camper right about now! The LESA team spent countless hours reimagining the site map and structure for the LESA Library to create a platform that offers intuitive navigation, enhanced searchability, and subscription options tailored more specifically to your …
2021-2022 Wills and Estates Programming
If you practice in the area of wills and estates, be sure to take a read through this post as we have some quality continuing legal education content coming your way in our upcoming program year. First off, be sure to save the dates for LESA’s Refresher 2022: Wills and …
Register Now for Advanced Legal Writing
Communication is integral to the practice of law. Having the skill set and knowledge base to produce well-written legal documents, such as contracts or litigation documents, greatly benefits your practice. Join us this October for a 2-part series to hone your legal writing skills. Attendees will walk away from this …
