by George Roy | Jan 9, 2020 | Journals, Wills and Estates
The latest edition of Estates Trusts & Pensions Journal has arrived and is now available for loan.
The current issue, Volume 39 Number 1, includes:
From the Law Reports
Hope and False Promises Invalidating Wills, by John E. S. Poyser and Krista Clendenning
Barford v. Street: Understanding and Applying the Rule to Collapse a Trust, by Charles Wagner and David Elmaleh
Gully v. Gully: A Cautionary Tale, by Aubrie U. Girou
Articles
Missing Participants: Various Approaches But No One Solution, by Andrea Boctor, Bas Dieleman, Kobus Hanekom, and Kevin L. Walsh
After the Will signing: “Alterations” to Valid Wills, by Alison Minard
If you would like a copy of any of these articles, please email library@lawsociety.mb.ca and we would be happy to provide them, subject to copyright regulations.
by Karen Sawatzky | Oct 23, 2019 | Capacity, Continuing Professional Development, Wills and Estates
Jointly presented by the Manitoba Bar Association, The University of Manitoba Faculty of Law & The Law Society of Manitoba
The 2019 Isaac Pitblado Lectures
Capacity to Decide: Planning for Death and Dying
November 8, 2019 │ 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fort Garry Place Conference Centre, Grand Ballroom
Registration closes on October 30th
Register Now
6 CPD hours, including 1.5 EPPM hours
Visit the Pitblado Lectures website for information about the diverse range of presenters who will provide thought provoking presentations as well as concrete guidance for practitioners on topics including:
– Testamentary Capacity
– Predatory Marriages
– Medical Perspective on Capacity
– Capacity Assessments
– Video Recording Will Instructions
– Assisted Dying – constitutional, philosophical and ethical issues
– How Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) works in Manitoba
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by Karen Sawatzky | Sep 13, 2019 | Continuing Professional Development, Law Society of Manitoba, Wills and Estates
The 2019 Isaac Pitblado Lectures
Capacity to Decide: Planning for Death and Dying
November 8, 2019 │ 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fort Garry Place Conference Centre, Grand Ballroom
3 Weeks Left to Take Advantage of Early Bird Pricing
6 CPD hours, including 1.5 EPPM hours
Jointly presented by the Manitoba Bar Association, The University of Manitoba Faculty of Law & The Law Society of Manitoba
This year’s Pitblado Lectures will provide thought provoking presentations as well as concrete guidance for practitioners on topics including:
- Testamentary Capacity
- Predatory Marriages
- Medical Perspective on Capacity
- Video Recording Will Instructions
- Capacity Assessments
- Assisted Dying – constitutional, philosophical and ethical issues
- How Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) works in Manitoba
Featured out of province speakers include Professor Albert H. Oosterhoff
(Oosterhoff on Wills, 8th ed. and Oosterhoff on Trusts: Text, Commentary and Materials, 9th ed.) and Kimberly A. Whaley, of the Toronto litigation firm Whaley Estate Litigation Partners.
Stay tuned for updated information and speaker announcements on the
Pitblado website: www.pitbladolectures.com
by Allyssa McFadyen | Jun 14, 2019 | Commentary, Journals, Wills and Estates
Vol. 38 No. 3 of the Estates Trusts & Pensions Journal has arrived in the library.
Contents
From the Law Reports
Henson Trusts: A Sham in Sheep’s Clothing? A Comment on S.A. v. Metro Vancouver Corp. – by Joel Nitikman
Seguin v. Pearson: Due Clarity on Undue Influence – by Lionel J. Tupman and Amanda Bettencourt
Articles
Beyond Great Expectations: Spes Successionis in 21st Century Canadian Law – by Calvin Hancock
Planning Considerations for Digital Assets – by Ian M. Hull, Suzana Popovic-Montag, and Nick Esterbauer
The Effectiveness of Exulpatory Clauses – by Carla Figliomeni
The Effect of Marriage Breakdown on Pension Rights in Ontario – by Melanie Yach and Andrea McEwan
If you are a member of the Law Society of Manitoba and would like to receive a copy of any of these articles, please contact us at library@lawsociety.mb.ca.
by Allyssa McFadyen | Apr 18, 2019 | Wills and Estates
Will Week is April 22-27
Having a valid, up-to-date Will, Health Care Directive and Power of Attorney ensures that your wishes will be met after your death. It also provides a great opportunity to make a charitable gift to a cause that’s important to you.
During the week of April 22-27 legal professionals volunteer their time to host free public presentations on the importance of wills and estate planning. These sessions are for information purposes only.
View the schedule of events here. Registration is required. New this year is online registration, or call (204) 948-3394. Sessions are first come, first serve and seating is limited.
Visit the Winnipeg Foundation for more information on Will Week 2019!
Here in the library we’ve put together a display showcasing our most relevant materials on Wills
Titles on Display:
If you’re looking to take out any of these books, please see a staff member.
by Allyssa McFadyen | Mar 28, 2019 | Commentary, Journals, Wills and Estates
Volume 38, No. 2 of the Estates, Trusts & Pensions Journal has arrived in the library.
Contents
From the Legislatures
- The Regulation of Ontario Retirement Homes: A Primer for Elder Law Advocates in Ontario by John Risk and Heather Hogan
- The Increasing Exposure of Retirement Savings to Derivative Instruments by Scott McEvoy
Articles
- Rights of Surviving Spouses on Death in Canada by Marni M.K. Whitaker
- Conjugal Succession Rights in British Columbia and the Yukon by Amy Francis
- Comparing Common Law and Marriage Succession Rights in Alberta by Nancy L. Golding
- Spousal Succession Rights Upon Death in Saskatchewan by Kimberly D. Visram
- Entitlements of a Surviving Spouse in Manitoba by Gwen Muirhead
- Rights of Married and Common Law Spouses in Ontario on Death by E. Llana Nakonechny and Zahra Taseer
If you are a member of the Law Society of Manitoba and would like to receive a copy of any of these articles, please contact us at library@lawsociety.mb.ca.
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