Practice Tips for Wills and Estates Lawyers (2024)

Posted February 6, 2024 by LAWPRO

This program brings together leading practitioners, including LAWPRO senior claims counsel, to provide key tips and explore some of the leading cause of claims in the area of wills & estates.
Covering content of particular interest to wills & estates solicitors, the panel will discuss topics such as discovering assets and liabilities when will-drafting, avoiding conflict-of-interest hazards when working with joint retainers, flagging capacity concerns, and issues surrounding minors and defendants.

Speakers

Sandra Monardo, Principal, Monardo Estate Law
Tamar Silverbrook, Associate, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Kiran Arora, Lawyer, Arora Lunau LLP
Chris Stankiewicz, Senior Claims Counsel, LAWPRO

Moderator

Safiyya Vankalwala, Communications Counsel, LAWPRO

The program is eligible for 1.5 hours of professionalism, and for LAWPRO’s $50 Risk Management Credit.

Categories: CPD, Wills & Estates

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